Even in the rosiest of economies, it can be tough for some people to get a job. It seems that every employer wants someone with a college degree and a few years of relevant experience. The resume is the primary tool through which an employment candidate can distinguish himself or herself from others. ...
Staying up until 1 a.m. every night? Such has been the trend at most college campuses for years. But a new study released this week by the National Sleep Foundation suggests Americans in general are now sleeping less and suffering negative health consequences as a result. "Sleep is a health, safety ...
Instead of working on their resumes and interviewing for jobs, hundreds of graduating University of Memphis seniors are applying to various graduate schools. March and April are the height of the admissions season for students hoping to start their graduate studies in the fall. Hence, many seniors are ...
Reflections is a weekly spotlight on faith within the campus community through intimate student interviews. Over the last six weeks, I have been privileged to interview students of various faiths: a Baha'i, a Muslim, a Jew, a Roman Catholic, a Pagan and a Methodist. As I reflect back on these candid ...
The airline industry has been in the national spotlight over the past few months, with reports of rising prices and a lackluster customer service record compounded by record-breaking numbers of delayed and canceled flights. A number of recently announced consolidations -- United Airlines' plan to purchase ...
In recent weeks, the media has been bombarded with stories of massive layoffs at many of the nation's most prominent and largest firms. The numbers speak for themselves: Daimler Chrysler said it will cut 26,000 jobs; MCI Worldcom -- 11,500; Lucent Technologies -- 10,000; Boeing -- 8,000; Sara Lee -- ...
Were you shocked by the tab for your textbook purchases this semester? If so, you're one of several million students frustrated by sky-high prices and lack of availability of used books, a situation driving many students to seek alternatives or to brave taking classes without owning the required books. According ...
January 31 marked the last day for employers to send out W-2 forms, and so marks the beginning of the tax preparation season. Even though most single filers with income of less than $7,200 ($4,400 for filers who can be claimed as dependents on parents' returns) are not required to file a tax return, ...
An off-campus student facing a $500 winter heat bill? Just a few months ago such an idea seemed preposterous, but after a slew of record-high bills hit Memphis residents a few weeks ago, this scenario seems common. Indeed, many off-campus students are paying even more. "Usually, my energy bill during ...
Available blood supplies in the Mid-South have reached critically low levels recently, due to low donation levels and high usage. The current blood supply in the area is only 35% of what is needed to provide life-saving transfusions to all needy patients in area medical centers. Several hospitals, including ...
