College Websites: Do They Help or Hinder?
Ayana Leblans, Senior Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
As of last school year, the class of 2020 has been thinking about one thing: graduation. Should you join the military, attend college, start a career immediately after graduating, take a gap year, maybe attend a trade school? The possibilities are nearly endless. For those who choose to pursue college, n...
The College Fair Experience
Veronica Fernandez, Senior Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
On September 18, a college fair was held at the Hollywood Fire Department, hosting over 80 school representatives. Rows of colleges were set up side-by-side, each provided a small stand to represent their respective colleges with brochures of information and answering any questions the students atte...
Central Piedmont Community College
Gabby Nelson, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Charlotte, North Carolina is a place of new experiences, adventures, and explorations. When looking for a college in this 297.7 mile city, it may get complicated. Central Piedmont is located in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area which consists of 792, 862 people. The opportunities in this area are infinite. S...
Things to Do Before Leaving for College
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
With the school year coming to an end, us seniors will be heading off to college soon. Although that means no summer homework, there’s plenty to be done in preparation for college. If you don’t have one already, start a workout routine. To prevent the notorious “freshman fifteen,” create a wor...
The University of Alabama
Megan Mattei
December 6, 2016
If you’re looking for a school in a suburban area, Alabama could be the school for you. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The University makes up half the town's population of about 95,000. Alabama is a huge school, with a whopping 37,665 students enrolled. Big Al the elephan...
Queens University of Charlotte
Gabrielle Nelson, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
This is Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, a mere 3 miles away from the Queens University college campus. It is a simple walk or bike ride away. If you go to Queens University, the city of Charlotte is an easy way to find internships and opportunities post-college graduation. If you are the type of individu...
College…Affordability? Can the Two Ever Come Together?
Casey Bacon, Co-Editor
February 5, 2016
College: for some of us, the idea is still years away; for others, the thought looms with only half a year before the big day. No matter what stage of the journey you’re in, many high schooler’s biggest focus becomes the idea of a post-public high education. First and foremost is the concern of get...
Finding Your Dream Career and How You Can Get Started
Reagan Walker, Junior Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
Listen up, Juniors and Seniors: if you were like me, or many of your other peers, trying to figure out what career or job that you want to succeed in can be a confusing whirlwind of decisions. To help alleviate this, we’ve gathered some tips that might help to point you in the right direction on t...
SAT Vs. ACT
Cassie Gass, Senior Student Life
October 16, 2015
SAT, Scholastic Aptitude Test, and ACT, American College Testing, are both tests that you take before you enter college, with the intent to reflect how prepared you are for that leap. The SAT is older than the ACT, though, so some schools still only accept the former. When it comes to studying for th...
The 2015 College Fair
Casey Bacon, Senior Chief Editor
September 24, 2015
The Fair with Visiting Schools and Useful Information, not the One with Fried Oreos and Rides Pulling into the parking lot Tuesday night, I knew that making my way through the Hollywood Firehouse was not going to be easy. With a near-packed lot in the latter half of the day’s proceedings, ...
Taking the First Steps Towards Your Future
David Jones, Senior Tech Editor
September 11, 2015
For many seniors, college applications are a HUGE deal with getting the correct information and getting them in on time. For others, even choosing the right college can be quite the hassle to study. For those of us here who plan on staying in state to gain those “In-State Benefits,” I looked at five d...
Goucher College
Angel Higgs, Senior Staff Writer
May 28, 2015
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to school in a big city? Do you want the school to be small but still a great academic place? Goucher College is a private liberal arts college in Baltimore, Maryland. The campus is very beautiful, located directly in the middle of this large city and...
