Rachel Woodman

05 Oct 2012

Knowing where to find the perfect girl

My No. 1 rule of wisdom is conversation first, pick-up line second. Build a little rapport, girls love that.

27 Sep 2012

Distracted drivers endanger others on road

Why do people drive so badly? Have you been there? Driving along with some bozo moving at a snail’s pace where passing isn’t an option because there are people on either side of them, someone else is swinging into your lane with clearly no idea you’re there and then some other nincompoop is riding your back bumper?

20 Sep 2012

Learn to balance relationships, schoolwork through communication

What to do when you and your partner are faced with mounds of homework, projects and tests? Study together? Well, maybe not.

04 May 2012

Debunking college Greek life stereotypes

“Vivian Smith” asks: "What’s up with the Greek life here on campus? Why don’t they have a larger presence here? I feel like no one really knows about them." Good question. In the interest of transparency, I am in a Greek organization. However, I couldn’t answer this question without diving into some good old-fashioned research.

27 Apr 2012

Graduates ask for job advice

Just because jobs for marketing professionals are on the upswing doesn’t guarantee you a job once the diploma hits your hand. That’s why it’s important to be prepared. Professional gear is one of a few easy ways to give yourself a competitive advantage.

20 Apr 2012

Ghosts detected on campus

Out-of-towner Ryan Brenna asks: “Are there any haunted places on campus?” When shopping at the University Center on campus it’s unlikely you’ve felt the presence of anything paranormal. Unless you’re including that one time you dropped something just to catch […]

13 Apr 2012

Picking the right cell phone

Fatty the Blue Collar Lunchbox asks: “Which is a better purchase: Android or iPhone?” That’s an excellent question, one many people ask themselves and others when their cellphone contract nears its end. After two years with the same model phone […]

06 Apr 2012

Backpack weight proves unhealthy for students

Heavy backpacks may seem like just a necessary evil but those weighty cargo carry-ons can do some real damage. Carrying something heavy causes you to lean forward with your body and your head causing neck and back pain.

30 Mar 2012

Controversial beliefs affect students

Barnabus Flemming asks: “What do you do when someone spews their beliefs in your face?” Your day starts off on the right side of the bed, you’ve finally remembered to put your pants on one leg at a time, you […]

23 Mar 2012

Stress-induced students seek help

Managing time between class, homework, extracurricular activities, work and a social life is enough to drive anyone bonkers. So with the quizzes, exams, projects and presentations threatening to stress you into a frenzy, it’s reasonable that you would feel anxious.