Why are internships so important for students?
Internships can seem like an intimidating thing. Searching for one can be confusing. Applying for one can be competitive, and actually working in an office …
ETSU Promise Plus helpful but unfair
Earlier this month, the university announced a new scholarship program called ETSU Promise Plus. The program is designed to offer financial and academic support to …
Preparing for the 2020 election
It’s officially 2020, which means a new decade and a new presidential election. The current presidency has been rocky at best, so it is important …
‘Last Christmas’ less about Christmas, more about community
There are so many great classic holiday movies to watch this time of year and many bad, new holiday movies too. Recently, I went to …
Will podcasts replace radio?
Podcasts are becoming the new big thing in entertainment. A few years ago, YouTube was the site everyone watched because it was a convenient, easy …
Not everyone needs grad school
Nowadays, college seems to be pushed in American culture more than ever. So many people go to college before they’re ready because of societal or …
The challenges of online dating
Dating as a young adult can often be complicated, frustrating and uncomfortable. Then add the internet into it, and it can amplify all those feelings. …
Summer, winter courses unfair to students’ financial needs
If you’ve ever tried to enroll in summer classes, you know how astronomically expensive they are even though they’re shorter than fall and spring classes. …
ETSU needs more advisers per student ratio
If you’ve ever stepped foot into the ARC, or Adviser Resources Career Center, you know how hectic it can be. The last time I stepped …
Gen ed requirements are outdated
General education classes are something that it seems all college students dislike to some degree. Some people tolerate them while others despise them. Why are …