The most important lesson I learned from my time working for the CIA is this: trust the intelligence community.The intelligence community has the power to prevent the next 9/11 and, if necessary, to stop the next anthrax attack.This is why it’s so important to have a robust system of checks and balances in place.That’s why…
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When do I have to start a new job?
College dates are a time for celebration.The date, the place, and the person who made it happen.You can start your own business, or start a family.But you can’t do it all alone.The best time to start is now.College dates are the perfect date for those who want to get back to work after a long…
Which of these horoscopes are accurate and which are hoaxes?
The student life site CollegeOwl.com has released a poll of college students that claims that one in four students are “in denial” about the existence of a supernatural event.According to the poll, students are less likely to believe in UFOs and Bigfoot than are the general population.In addition, students appear to be more likely to…
Frat parties are a big deal at college sports stadiums, according to USA Today
It’s the night of the big game, and everyone is trying to figure out how to get to their seats in time to watch the college game.As they sit at their desks, some of the frat house members are already planning for the next big event.The frat party is a way for some of them…
Which is the best college drinking game for seniors?
College students are obsessed with drinking games.They spend an inordinate amount of time playing them, and most of the time they’re on their own.But that’s not the case for some seniors who have never even played a game before.We spoke to Dr. David Ragan, a psychologist at Johns Hopkins University, to get the lowdown on…
‘We’re a sorority, but we’re not really a sororium’: Sex, dating, and sexual health in the Irish student internships
We’re not just Irish students who are interning on campus.We’re also young people who are taking a risk on a new career, one that could lead to financial security and independence.The Irish Times is reporting that some students, particularly those in the financial aid and graduate school sectors, are turning to sexual health and dating…
Study finds students are ‘socially and academically more accepting’ than academics
LONDON, England – Students are “more socially and academally more accepting” than academics, according to a new study of university sex on campus.The study, commissioned by the National Union of Students (NUS), found students at universities across the country “have more positive attitudes towards sex than their peers in the rest of society”, while they…
How to fix America’s college education crisis
A new study released this week by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Education Next finds that students who receive Pell Grants and other federal aid for attending college are more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree than those who don’t.And, by a large margin, those who receive federal aid are more than twice as likely as students…
What the hell is a “beer festival”?
A beer festival?What?Well, the first beer festival I heard of was the one that took place in the 1930s, at the home of the brewers of Budweiser, but it’s not exactly a festival.It’s called a “Breweries of Beer and Wine Show.”In addition to beer and wine, the event attracts food vendors, dancers, artists and musicians,…
College roommates help students cope with loneliness
College roommate help is a popular way for students to connect with other students.While it can be an effective way to share information, it can also cause problems for students who have been separated from family and friends.Here’s what to know about it.1.Who is a roommate?A roommate is a person who lives in the same…
