Taking classes from home can be really convenient, and online learning makes it easy to fit school into a busy schedule. But the real question is, are you actually learning as much as you would in a classroom? I found out the hard way that just being in front of a screen does not always give you the full experience. I took a class, thinking it ... [Read More…]
COBA students outperform LSU, Florida, others to win national digital marketing title
The Dukes School of Finance and the College of Business Administration competed last month at the National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship in Nashville, Tennessee, and won COBA's second national case competition of the academic year. Students had two teams compete against more than 100 students from 20 different universities, including ... [Read More…]
Black History Month closes with AFRAM festival celebration
The Black Student Union will host the annual AFRAM Festival on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., outside the Campus Mall. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Power,” with the message, “Branches reach higher because my roots run deep, growing in purpose,” said Milan Hyman, vice president of BSU. AFRAM celebrates the end of Black History Month and ... [Read More…]
Students celebrate culture through Black History Month events
The Black Student Union is leading a series of educational and celebratory events for Black History Month. These events recognize and honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black students, faculty, and staff. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Power,” with the message “branches reach higher because my roots run deep growing in purpose,” ... [Read More…]
Theatre to explore themes of healing, faith in musical ‘Violet’
The Department of Theatre is set to perform its winter musical “Violet.” The musical will be performed in Fulks Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Feb.19 and will run through Feb. 22. The musical follows the life of the main character, Violet, and it is structured as a memory play that blends present-day action with flashbacks from her ... [Read More…]
ACU Debate team finds strength in rebuilding year
The ACU Debate team wrapped up the fall semester and is preparing for a busy spring. The program is in a rebuilding year, with roughly 60% of the team made up of freshmen and sophomores after 19 seniors and judges graduated over the past two years. Sheila Ritchie, director of debate, said having a younger team gives the program a chance to ... [Read More…]
Finance students compete in first internal case competition
The Dukes School of Finance had its first internal case competition to give students real-world experience and build a stronger case competition culture. The event will become an annual tradition and give students chances to compete in national competitions. Twenty-four students competed in six teams, with prizes awarded to the top four teams. ... [Read More…]
Burnout has become the new normal
Academic pressure and overloaded schedules are major factors leading to student burnout. Many students, including myself, have a lot going on outside of school. Each semester, I take a heavy course load, and it can be exhausting. I keep going because my goal is to graduate and have a good job that allows me to do what I have always dreamed ... [Read More…]
SGA prepares for annual Litmas celebration
The Student Government Association will host Litmas, its annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration, on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Campus Mall. The event will include free food, along with free mugs and hot chocolate for students. Litmas will also feature a performance by The National Parks. SGA president Tamil Adele said the team wants Litmas to ... [Read More…]
Kojie Park prepares to open homecoming weekend
Campus will soon have one more thing to respect – a revised and expanded Kojie Park. Ko Jo Kai plans to hold the official dedication ceremony during Homecoming breakfast once construction is complete on Nov. 1. The park will offer members and alumni a dedicated gathering spot for events, club traditions and social time. The new addition ... [Read More…]