Things DO get better!

by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15

As you may or may not remember, I started off my first semester of my sophomore year in a rocky place. I felt extremely angsty about the future and life in general, and that all took a bit of a toll on my friendships and my grades here in school. Fortunately, I’m here...

New Years Resolution

by Rodney Savannah, University of Southern California, '15

Last semester went pretty well, but there is always room for improvement. I have a few simple resolutions that should help me do even better this semester: 1. Not missing any classes. It is easy to miss a couple classes. Sometimes this makes it harder to study for...

Giving Thanks

by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14

Dear Mr. Stricker, As I look back on this holiday season my heart is overwhelmed with thanks. So I decided to say thank you in the best way I know how-writing. Thank you so much for taking the time from your busy schedule to write me a letter of recommendation for...

Let go.

by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15

Alex Montes (University of Rochester ’15) gives an important tip for those eager current high school seniors awaiting college life.

Minty Fresh at Michigan State

by Seanna Leath

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re meeting new people, and your cheeks ache from the incessant smiling and talking that you’ve had to do?  Add cold fingers and toes to the stiff cheeks and you’ve nearly summed up my current situation.  As I sit and type...