Overtime, social media has grown immensely in the different types of platforms, the influencers who use it and how it’s being used in businesses and everyday life. If social media is used correctly, the benefits can be ground-breaking. Using social media to gr... More »
The start of spring season means Easter Sunday is approaching, but there is a holiday that isn’t so recognized that should also be acknowledged, Good Friday. Even though the holiday isn’t talked about as much, the history is just as relevant. Unlike Christmas ... More »
After months of dedication and hard work, your success or failure in a college course can be determined by one heavy weighted assignment—the final exam. More times than not, final exams are usually all in the same week. While the thought of this can be stressf... More »
Across the Maryville campus, students, faculty and staff celebrate Mother’s Day in many different ways. This year, Mother’s Day takes place Sunday, May 12. While holidays are celebrated differently across the board, Mother’s Day typically involves presenting m... More »
The spring season and allergies often come hand-in-hand. While the temperature rises, so can the pollen and mold count, resulting in unpleasant allergies with it. Once you start suffering from seasonal allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, stuffy nose and coug... More »
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, that honors the veterans who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2019 will occur on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day, it started in the years after the... More »
Creating spring break plans early saves money and less hassle than waiting to the last minute. This gives you plenty of time to decide whether to visit family or plan a trip with friends. The earlier you decide, the cheaper plan tickets, rental cars, and hotel... More »
When the semester is over and summer break is here what is there to do? Some suggest joining the workforce during these summer vacations. Having a job during college will help you build your resumé for future job endeavors, but it’s important to look for work ... More »
Every university has the potential to improve, but is there a pattern? Education experts create surveys and research on student life at universities everyday to find out. Some of the reasons that universities are having so many retentions are due to financial ... More »
Gaining valuable experience at an internship is important, but when do you start applying? Most of the time, you can apply as early as your freshman year of college for an internship. Most students will complete an internship during their junior or senior year... More »
College is a fast-paced period of learning and growth, but the pressures of a busy academic and social life can cause a great amount of stress for students. Emily Gorki, a fourth-year student, has many tactics when it comes to dealing with stress. “Always cal... More »