It happens every semester: an outrageously-dressed person shows up in front of the University Center and begins spouting preachings that are almost always debatable. Some students gather around him (I have never once seen a female speaker) to listen and argue the validity of what the speaker has to say, and things get dangerously close to getting out of hand.

Now that you are in college and one step closer to being a part of the 'real world', it is important to be informed as to what is happening around you.

Whether it is the taxes that have to come out of our paychecks, the school grants or loans we receive, it all comes down to politics. It is hard to not get involved in something that is not affected by politics.

One thing that makes NKU unique is that most of the students work to pay for some of their college experience. According to NKU President James Votruba, 85 percent of NKU students work at least 20 hours a week. Some work at a part-time job as a way to get through school, and others work full-time at jobs that give them experience and a step forward in their careers.

When I take a nap I like to be comfortable. I like to sprawl out on my bed or on any given couch. But when I am on campus I do noy have bed and I do not have my couch. So the question arises, where on campus is the best place to take a nap?

I am going to be going over the best places to take a quick nap in between classes or if you are just too tired to head back home.

I have been a vegetarian for over six years. I switched from a meat-based diet because, at the time, I was young and influenced by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (P.E.T.A). Soon after (and it continues to this day), I mostly do it for my health.

Staff financial writer Dan Robards talks retirement from a college-student perspective.

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It is that time of year when classes have all settled in, everyone has gotten into their own routine so they can prioritize to find their 'downtimes' and all of the student organizations on campus are beginning to recruit full-force. Students are making the decision on whether to participate, at what degree he is going to commit his time and efforts and how many organizations he wants to take on.

For me, it is all about college football. There is just so much more suspense and hard-fought football at the collegiate level. Do not get me wrong, the NFL is full of the best of college players and at times exciting to watch, but it comes down to the viewer really.

MCT campusI hate when I lose something. I hate it even more when I realize I lost something at a place where I probably will not get it back again. There are those rare occasions, however, when somebody...

Staff financial writer Dan Robards discusses the complex relationship between credit cards and college students, as well as the recently-passed credit card laws.

It takes much work and preparation to get ready for a fantasy football draft.' Having a plan before draft day is vital if you want to become a fantasy legend.

Northern Kentucky University has implemented a plus/minus scale that has some people rejoicing, while others are left resentful.

Heather Willoughby feel the new system will benefit NKU.