Recreation
‘Tis the season to be jolly, or so they say. Winter break does bring about plenty of things to be thankful for: time with your family, time away from school or campus, a break from homework, holidays, cookies, presents, and, best of all, holiday movies. Now I’m a sucker for some of […]
Holiday Movies to Watch while You’re on Winter Break
As much as I love every major holiday in its own way, each has its own identity: Thanksgiving and Christmas are focused on family, Valentine’s Day emphasizes romance, and New Year’s offers a fresh start. Halloween is one of the few holidays that puts an emphasis on fun (and fear!). […]
The Best Halloween Movies to Watch with a Group
Most athletes play on a college team before going pro, but they don’t all finish their degrees. With the biggest names making tens of millions of dollars per year at the height of their careers, a college degree may not seem necessary. But what about after their playing career has […]
10 Well-Known Athletes Who Earned College Degrees
When you hear about Mark Zuckerberg dropping out of Harvard before the booming success of Facebook and about the similar successful dropout stories of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, it might be a tempting thought to follow in their footsteps. Although dropping out worked out for those moguls, it’s not […]
Eight Business Leaders Who Went to College
You may have guessed by now that we’re big advocates of reading for fun, and what better time to sit around with a good book than the summer? Commitments, for the most part, are spread out, and free time is in abundance. Instead of watching yet another episode of your […]
Thought-Provoking Books to Read this Summer
Whether you’re from a large city or small town, the Fourth of July is a big deal across the United States. Celebrations of Independence Day can range from simple backyard BBQs to multimillion-dollar fireworks displays. Since fireworks and festivities are an iconic part of American Independence Day culture, here’s a list of […]
The Biggest Fourth of July Celebrations in America
We’ve all spent time daydreaming about becoming famous and suddenly having enough money to do whatever we want. Some of us want to travel, others want to buy a yacht and lounge on deck in the middle of the Mediterranean… still others want to spend their days volunteering at the […]
15 Celebrities Who Went to College Before or After Becoming Famous
With classes over and textbooks returned, summer is a great time to read books for pleasure! Whether you’re sitting by the pool, stretched out in a hammock, or relaxing at the park, the only accessory you need is a great book to get lost in. But with so many books […]
The Best Ways to Find Books to Read for Fun
Chances are, at some point in your life, you’ll be invited to a wedding. My first personal invitation came when I was a junior in college (the bride was 21) and since then, the invitations haven’t stopped coming. This year alone, I’ll be attending six weddings. That I have so […]
How to Be a Good Wedding Guest
Earth Day is a day for us to focus on protecting and improving our planet. One way that we can help Mother Earth is to use less energy; this decreases the amount of pollution entering the environment and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Pollutants (including greenhouse gases) harm the environment by […]
How to Conserve Energy in Your Dorm Room
Every so often, the staff of Student Caffé comes together to create a list of reading recommendations so that you don’t get stuck wondering what book to pick next. Yes, yes, you’re busy with school. You have assignments, papers, projects, and exams that take priority over reading for fun. It’s […]
Fun and Interesting Book Recommendations to Boost Your Mood
You may think of St. Patrick’s Day as a day to wear green, drink beer, and listen to jaunty Irish tunes. And for the most part, you’re right. St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration of Irish pride (so much so that people who don’t have a lick of Irish […]