First-Year Experiences: Fun Stories & Lessons Learned

Whenever I go home now, I inevitably get asked the same questions: “How is college going?” and “How has the transition been?” Thankfully, college has been lovely and the transition felt very natural. However, just because the transition was smooth, does not mean that my experiences as a first-year student have been uneventful.  Orientation All …

Preparing for Exams…What is it Like?

By: Andie Alsgaard Everyone approaches Exam Week a little differently in college. It depends on where you like to study, how you like to study and what you’re doing for your final grade. As a STEM major, specifically an engineer, I rarely write papers. Instead, I’m studying for final exams. Exam Week is a unique …

Step Up Your Grub Game, Part 2

Well everyone, I hope you’re ready to take a well deserved few days off, as tomorrow begins Winter Break. You all deserve it, you’ve worked hard so far this semester! Thanks for coming back for part 2 of discovering all that Phelps has to offer! Without further adieu, lets get started! 1. Chips and Dip/Salsa. …

Student Vs. Food Hamburger eating contest

So today has been an incredible day so far. It started off great when I ate lunch in Phelps with the Mexico mission trip group. The day continued to get better when I my hour and a half jazz class ended an hour early. Since my class ended early, I was able to finish up …