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Graphic: Future College Student Assessment

Posted on Monday, February 4th 2013
Tags: assessment, confidence, helicopter, millennial, overconfidence, parents
Graphic: Future College Student Assessment

Women’s College Takes Steps to Become More Women-Friendly

Posted on Tuesday, January 15th 2013
Tags: affirmation, coddle, gender, millennial, pamper, validation
Women’s College Takes Steps to Become More Women-Friendly
by Diana Senechal Elpenor, MI—Last week, Circe College’s Joint Committee of Students and Faculty unanimously approved a resolution to devote its resources to the recruitment, empowerment, acceptance and promotion (REAP) of women. Although Circe has been a women’s college since its founding in 1871, many women still feel silenced on campus today. “The most pernicious [...]

Student Attends 27 Orientations, Enrolls at 3 Universities

Posted on Monday, August 27th 2012
Tags: admissions, deposits, indecision, millennial, multiple, privilege
Student Attends 27 Orientations, Enrolls at 3 Universities
Violet Sungard set a new record for high school graduates by attending orientation programs at 27 different colleges. “I just want to make sure I find the perfect fit,” said Sungard. “I don’t want to have to deal with anything unexpected during the years when I’m finding myself.” As other students pack their bags for [...]

Student Sues Over Loss of Campus Snack Bar Job. Stands by Refusal to Make Concessions.

Posted on Monday, July 25th 2011
Tags: debt ceiling, millennial, NFL
Student Sues Over Loss of Campus Snack Bar Job. Stands by Refusal to Make Concessions.
Attorneys for Grandfield University college student Karina Noone have announced that Noone is suing her campus work study supervisors for violating her civil rights. Noone claims her position in dining services originally met all of her expectations. “I was a cashier at the trendy cappuccino bar on campus,” said Noone. “Then they told me I [...]

Millennial Professor Quits Citing Conflict with Hair Appointment

Posted on Wednesday, November 17th 2010
Tags: generation y, millennial, values, work ethic
Millennial Professor Quits Citing Conflict with Hair Appointment
by Brody K. Truce Senior Staff Writer Finding the perfect job during a recession is difficult. According to Chloe Parker, a recently hired first year sociology professor at Carter College, finding the perfect hairdresser is even more difficult. This week, Parker submitted a letter of resignation to the chair of the humanities department citing a [...]

Millennial Student Involved in Accidental Apology

Posted on Tuesday, October 19th 2010
Tags: behavior, college, generation, millennial, student, y
Millennial Student Involved in Accidental Apology
Campus authorities at St. Wesley’s College in Minnesota were put on alert when reports leaked out that sophomore Therese Biegler may have accidentally apologized for a mistake. According to reports, Therese was meeting with Professor Maggie Chrishnal and told the teacher that she took responsibility for her failure to fully research her thesis and proofread [...]

Math Department Ordered to Eliminate Homework “Problems”

Posted on Monday, July 26th 2010
Tags: correctness, counseling, millennial, PC Police Log, political, psychology
Math Department Ordered to Eliminate Homework “Problems”
After a months-long crusade, director of counseling services Whitney Crissman has successfully convinced Stowe College to set a new, more positive trend in math education. “Instead of doing math ‘problems,’” said Crissman, “students will now complete math ‘challenges.’ We counselors are always looking for innovative ways to make academic life more positive, and we found [...]

Gen-X Mom Leaves Son’s Graduation in Blaze of Glory

Posted on Wednesday, June 16th 2010
Tags: gap, Generation X, helicopter, millennial, mom, parent
Gen-X Mom Leaves Son’s Graduation in Blaze of Glory
by Erica Price Freelance Writer Emergency personnel are being honored today at Central Indiana College for quick aid of an injured student at its annual commencement ceremony. John Sears, 21, is resting comfortably in an undisclosed location after sustaining injuries in a fall from the stage as he was about to accept his degree. On [...]

Popular Administrator Ousted by Entry-Level Candidate in Foursquare Coup

Posted on Friday, May 14th 2010
Tags: generation gap, interview, job search, millennial, twitter
Popular Administrator Ousted by Entry-Level Candidate in Foursquare Coup
by Aloysius St. Bernard Freelance Writer In an unexpected move last Thursday, residence hall director candidate John Hanson declared himself the new director of residence life at Peyton Randolph University, ousting Dr. Henry Laurens, who had served the small liberal arts college for twelve years. The coup marked a symbolic changing of the guard from [...]

Professor Eaten by Student’s Enormous Ego

Posted on Friday, May 7th 2010
Tags: college, ego, millennial, narcissism, student
Professor Eaten by Student’s Enormous Ego
In what was first thought a tragic mauling incident in the College of Ignatius zoology labs, investigators are now seriously considering the possibility of a rare case of egogurgitation. “It appears that Professor H. Glenn Marks was engulfed by a student’s enormous ego,” said Crooks County forensic examiner Bucky Chalk. “The last person who saw [...]
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