Archive for May, 2010

The Ugly Hangover of College Student Loans

Categorized Under: College Finance, College Life one Commented

More than 3 million college students will bask in the pride and relief of earning their diplomas this year. However, once the newly minted graduates peel off their caps and gowns and bid goodbye to the last of the party stragglers, the real life hangover begins in earnest.  Part of this hangover is the current [...]

College Dining Halls Evolve to Serve Healthy Minds and Bodies

Categorized Under: College Life, Dorm Living one Commented

They’re not your parents’ college cafeterias anymore, limited to globs of ambiguous meat and a smorgasbord of starch. Today’s dining halls have evolved to meet the demands of a more sophisticated student population who expect healthier and fresher options, including entrees for vegans, gluten-free alternatives, and organic selections. Ethnic cuisines, access to local farmers’ markets, [...]