Spring Break
As students across campus gear up for finals, many will be asking themselves one question: how can I manage to learn all this stuff in time for the exam? For some, the answer might simply be a series of trips to Starbucks. But a study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University suggests that students are increasingly turning to controlled stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin to help them make it through exams. (7) comments
Sex is all right, you know? It's not bad. It's pretty good. But is it always good? Well, it's fairly clear that there are times when sex isn't really the thing you need. (6) comments
The day after Thanksgiving means long lines and bargain hunting for most, but for Rich and Anne Carlquist, it means the beginning of a daily commute to the North Pole. Every year beginning on Black Friday, the Carlquists drive 40 minutes from their home in Vernon to the Eastbrook Mall in Willimantic. (1) comment
While the weather outside might not be as frightful as some wish, it's still the holiday season and you know what that means: Holiday themed music from Thanksgiving until after New Year's! May the human race let out a collective groan. Now obviously I can't change the set lists for radio stations across America, but I hope to offer an alternative. (0) comments
he perfect snowman is one that can withstand the wind, makes its creator proud and makes its viewers smile. But there are some things that no snowman can do without. "When I think of a snowman, I think of the top hat, the carrot for a nose - Frosty, basically," said Christine Lutian, a 5th-semester French and German double major. (0) comments
Judging by the over-crowded malls, the never-ending lines, and sense of urgency filling the air, 'tis most certainly the season. The season, that is, for gift buying and giving, raising the ever-popular question of what to get. Yes, the holidays are a time of family and celebration, however, there is no doubt that a majority of the holiday stress stems from finding the perfect presents. (1) comment
Two Daily Campus writers take sides to determine what really is the better way to buy. (14) comments
With all the toy recalls, it can be hard for students to know what to give their younger siblings or relatives. Major companies like Hasbro have received fines after toys needed to be recalled. The toys had problems as serious as being tainted with lead paint and as minor as missing parts. (1) comment
It's not really a finals schedule that's posted online, it's more of a drinking schedule Things I will miss about UConn after I graduate in two weeks includes competing with my friend for how many times we can get in the Instant Daily. I'm currently losing, 17 to 3. (1) comment