Manifest your goals with a vision board
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
Many students know what they want to accomplish, but some may have a hard time visualizing their goals. This is where a vision board may be helpful. A vision board is a display of what someone would like to achieve or pursue. By putting together a collage of pictures or items that represent this end...
Saving the environment one straw at a time
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
Reusable straws have become mildly popular and should be used instead of plastic. Plastic straws have become a controversial topic for many individuals who are advocates for the environment. I, personally, believe not using plastic straws is a big step in making the world a cleaner and healthier place. As...
Head-to-Head: Living at a commuter school
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
Although known to be a commuter university, there are many perks to being a Southeastern resident that provides students with the full college experience. Every new semester, hundreds of new residents fill the campus as they move into their dorms. At times like this, students may find themselves...
Registering to vote is a privilege; failing to do so has consequences
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
At least once a year, there comes a time where we, as Americans, can make our voices heard by voting in our local elections. On Oct. 12, the Louisiana Gubernatorial Election will be held in which we will have the chance to decide our next governor, lieutenant governor and a multitude of other state...
Advanced high school courses: a pain or a gain?
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Throughout high school, students are encouraged to enroll in college courses, either through Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment classes, to get ahead. But do these programs actually help them or do they set them back? These courses put added stress and expectation on students during high school....
Trailing through memories
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2019
I fell in love the first day I arrived on campus. It was love at first sight. I loved everything about the campus that I was about to call home for the coming foursome years. From the Katrina fountain, to Friendship Circle, to Pottle Performance Circle and the shady walkway behind Pottle Hall, everything...
A word from the editor…
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2019
Summer is coming to a close as the new academic year arrives. This has been the busiest summer of my life - filled with new clothes, new friends, new experiences and fresh perspectives all resulting in a new A.J. Now, as I prepare to slip back into my normal routine of classes, work, sorority and other...
Caffeine alternatives
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
The semester begins. You wake up early in the morning, start attending lectures, work while being a full-time student and your planner starts filling up with deadlines and test dates. You are fatigued, your eyes are fluttering, and you instinctively reach for a cup of coffee or any other caffeinated...
Creating a productive study space
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
Many can relate to the story of planning to have a study session in the living room but end up watching Netflix. Some students go to a nearby coffee shop to study but end up focusing on how the workers are making a special latte. Others might also start dozing off as they choose their comfortable bed...
College Checklist
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2019
While preparing for college, here is a checklist of things you may need! ...
Setting a Green Example
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2019
In case you have not heard yet, the Earth is pretty much doomed. Earlier this year, news reports stated that 1 million species are expected to go extinct due to humans. With record breaking natural disasters happening regularly, I believe we have long since reached the point that you can no longer deny...
Fun Summer Reads
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
When looking for brain-teasing prose to soothe your fatigued mind this summer, skip the New York Times bestseller list. Forget the cliché romance novels and generic thrillers, and pick up something a little more original in science fiction, classic literature or nonfiction. Science Fiction lovers...
