College Jolt

Boosh Magazine- “Your Campus, Unfiltered”

I just found another fantastic blog that will keep you from that Partial Differential Equation’s homework.  Boosh Magazine truly is ‘your campus unfiltered.’  The writers are all students from universities across the country spilling their insightful thoughts on everything from pop culture and sex to to music and sports.  If you have a pulse, you’ll [...]

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‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving and Time to Get Drunk

We all know that one of the major components of any holiday is drinking. Some more than others. Some less than others. But it’s always there— whether you’re mixing up a special <insert holiday name here> concoction or just sippin’ on a good ol’ brewski. The question is… What is the biggest drinking holiday? Halloween? [...]

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Calories Kill: Popular College Foods

Have you ever actually checked how many calories are in the food you consume on a daily basis? What about for each meal? The average college student doesn’t really keep a tally. I’m impressed if you do! Usually, if they are feeling like they consumed a few too many calories - [...]

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10 Reasons Beer is Healthy

Drinking beer in moderation can actually benefit your health. Don’t believe me? In Egypt beer has been used as a remedy for over 100 illnesses (okay maybe that was in 1600 B.C., but nonetheless- fascinating!). Presently speaking, how can beer be good for you? Oh, let me count the ways:

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Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy in College

For many people, gaining weight is a given when you go to college.   Give me the LBs.  I mean, how is it possible NOT to gain when your only cheap options  (let’s be serious—college students will only buy food if it’s under $5) are at the dining hall or the McDonalds dollar menu? You know the menu: greasy [...]

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Top Five Halloween Costumes for Guys and Girls

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you’re struggling with what to be for Halloween. There are a ton of options out there, but sometimes you just want to know the best ones without spending hours online Googling “Halloween costumes.” I’ve  done my research and found the top five costumes for guys and the top five [...]

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Creepers Unite

I don’t know about you, but since freshman year I’ve been dreaming about living off campus. Ever since my 18-year-old self stepped into my first off-campus house party on my first weekend at college, I knew I wanted that life. Off-campus life seemed so independent, so cool. Not to mention you’re allowed to have parties, and you [...]

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Girls Get In Free

Damn you Y chromosome.  If you are a freshman or sophomore (and some juniors) that means you are not 21.  And if you’re not 21, that means you’re going to house parties to get drunk.  House parties do have their advantages…if you’ve been blessed with a set of knockers. Lets examine exactly why being a  girl [...]

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Not 21, No Problem

Lately I’ve been depressed. Well, not really depressed, that makes it sound like I’m going to slit my wrists or something. Just sad. And why am I sad? Because two years of my college experience are over (Yes, I know that was very glass half-empty) and I STILL cannot legally drink and I STILL [...]

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Most Embarassing Freshman No-No’s

Incoming college freshmen enter into an entirely new world when they hit campus for their first year.  While most freshmen love all of the new freedom and new people, sometimes they take things a little too far.  From my own observations and experiences, I’ve laid out the most embarrassing things freshmen tend to do as [...]

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