By Katherine Miller on August 22, 2017
college
Blogs, College Voices, U.S. News

Matthew Michalek, like most teenagers, is getting ready to start college, but he is a bit different in how he views the world. He was born with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He has hopes and dreams like everyone else and with a little extra time can accomplish his goals. While some of the top-rated schools do […]
By Jim Malone on January 15, 2015
Pomona College of Art
Blogs, College Voices

Every Thursday, The Pomona College of Art, hosts Art After Hours, which is a free event offered by the college and varies each week. Last Thursday, the college hosted its last Art After Hours event for the Fall, which consisted of a variety of informative lectures, an exploration of art, and of course, live music […]
By Jim Malone on December 21, 2014
Baseball
Blogs, College Voices

One could not help but to think that the sight of the new Liberty Baseball Stadium filled with fans of all ages was a dream of the late Dr. Jerry Falwell brought to life. Among a flurry of other projects, including academic and residential buildings, construction workers feverishly work on a new state-of-the-art baseball stadium, […]
By Jim Malone on November 27, 2014
Mike Brown
Blogs, College Voices

Nov 24, 2014 was a day of turmoil for America justice system and those effected by it once again. America has truly showed us numerous times that it’s ok for police officers to shoot and kill innocent people of color because of a badge and gun. Is it time for people of color to stop […]
By Jim Malone on November 24, 2014
Education
Blogs, College Voices

This article is aimed at recent graduates and all those who are looking to boost their employability post degree with further education. Things always come down to two main factors in this period, these things being: money and energy; the money required to further your education through standard post-graduate programmes, and the creative energy required […]
By Leigh Haugh on November 5, 2014
Higher Education
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh

A 2012 research study conducted by the National Student Clearing House, which is a non-profit organization that functions to collect and exchange comprehensive data pertaining to higher education enrollment, degrees, and certificate records for over 3,300 participating institutions of higher learning (representing 96 percent of all public and private United States institutions), found that over […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 31, 2014
American School System, Education
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh, Youth Voices

Results show that in the US 15% of the score variation is explained by socio-economic difference between students. Why is the number higher in the US than lets say Finland, Norway, Hong Kong or Japan? The school system in the United States have for long been admired and presumably been copied by developing countries as well […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 24, 2014
College Life, Free Education
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh, Youth Voices

If quality high education is offered to everyone with access to an Internet connection would the public respond strongly to this? The answer is relatively mixed, but for the most part, yes, but the main issue with that is the lack of knowledge about said resources. No, I am not talking about public school. There are […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 25, 2014
Unmotivated Students
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh

I was clearing my table ready to leave after a tediously busy eight-hour shift at the Reading and Writing Center when Ben*, a twenty-ish-year-old Liberal Arts major and a Program in Nursing hopeful, walked into the pretty much empty lab out of breath and out of own words; he desperately needed help with an essay […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 21, 2014
College Life
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh

College is an opportune time to establish your independence, broaden your social circle, and find a career path. It is also the perfect time to begin building healthy financial habits; starting with a budget. Students often overlook the importance of preparing for their financial futures, and this guide will help students understand the value of […]