Originally Posted by Hack College 24 Aug 2014 08:00 AM PDT While a large part of the college experience is about becoming independent, responsibility is…
by Sam Thompson Recently, I was selected as the College of Arts and Humanities commencement speaker. I felt a wave of emotion after learning I…
Perspective from a Seasoned Veteran By SAM THOMPSON I’ve been there and done it all. In a couple of weeks I will be completing my…
This week, Kassie & Sam introduce students to the new Campus Cupboard located in Crossroads Ministry along the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. This by-students-for-students…
by Kassie Hanson CSU Public Relations Intern Outside the classroom, perhaps the toughest quizzes students face are questions surrounding college finances. That is where that…
Steven Colbert Commencement Speaker Recently I had the opportunity to watch Stephen Colbert’s commencement speech to the graduating class of 2011 at Northwestern University. Though…
January 6, 2014 There will be a landmark anniversary observed this week. Saturday, Jan. 11, marks the 50th anniversary of the release of then U.S.…
College is not the cure-all. Just going to college isn’t the panacea for achieving “the good life.” You gotta wanna. Frequently, success requires coming to…
You’re afraid to drive on winter roads? Where did you grow up?” “Minnesota…” “That’s embarrassing!” (Reality: It’s not; it’s normal). Whether you’re from Minnesota or…
What if you came to college with high hopes – to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, nurse, marketing professional, sports management professional…whatever – and your…
When I was a child, Christmas was a time to receive. I would spend endless hours counting and shaking every present underneath the Christmas tree, excitedly waiting to…