Attending college for the first time, there are new things to learn, a new place to live and most exciting of all-new men and women to date. However, when it comes to the foreign territory of college dating, playing it safe is the most important lesson. According to Katina Fletcher, senior African studies ...
It's Friday night and the dorm is a buzz with everyone discussing evening plans. You can't wait to get out except there's one problem-you're under 21. "It's like you can't wait to be 18 so that you can do what you want but then once you get to 18, you can't do anything," said Brandon Hunt, senior sports ...
As a freshman, there were probably many things that caught your eye once you arrived on campus- the huge classroom buildings, the diverse student body and definitely the sea of Greek paraphernalia being worn by just about everyone. Since 1947, the Greek community has been an integral part of campus ...
It was a beautiful June wedding. Almost 200 guests crowded the small Georgia church to see what was coined as the "event of the year." A honeymoon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and a new home in Cordova followed. Their first child is due in October. It seems as if everything has fallen into place except ...
Just like the never-ending construction and cramped parking, campus thefts have become routine for University of Memphis students. Unfortunately, many students remain uncertain about what to do when their property leaves without them. "I'm not really sure. I would probably call the police office somewhere ...
It seems that every month a new fad diet or miracle weight loss pill hits the market playing upon people's insecurities. As summer draws near and the urge to show more and wear less becomes stronger, it's the perfect time to take advantage of free programs offered by Student Health Services and Campus ...
Their date started off innocently. She was at a bar with a group of friends. Her companion is an acquaintance, someone she knows from class with or a friend of a friend. He uses alcohol or a date rape drug to incapacitate her. He frequently brings her drinks during the night. After finishing her drink ...
The University Center is closed and if you eat one more chicken sandwich from the Tiger Den-you're going to grow wings. What is a hungry college student to do? Try venturing off campus and into one of these student and cost friendly local sandwich shops. Juicy Jims- 546 S. Highland Jim really knows ...
Some not-so-nice neighbors are living near The University of Memphis -five miles or less to be exact. Currently, there are almost 50 registered sex offenders living around The U of M in the 38104, 38111, 38117 and 38122 zip codes. Their crimes range from prostitution and possession of child pornography ...
Recent House budget cuts may seem like a valid tool to help the economy but many University of Memphis students feel that it is a Catch 22. The Senate's new $12.7 billion student financial aid cuts, which were passed Wednesday, left U of M students with mixed emotions. The new legislation will increase ...
