Recreation
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, when segregation was a way of life in the United States. He was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a Baptist minister, and a civil rights […]
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
It’s officially the holiday season! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, the month of December is sure to be eventful. With all the hype and excitement, there also comes the pressure of deciding what to give to the important people in your life. As a student, finding the funds […]
Giving Quality Holiday Gifts on a Budget
Thanksgiving has become an incredibly commercial season. Between Black Friday deals, which start sooner and sooner each year, and Cyber Monday, which is the stay-at-home shopper’s favorite, people spend tons of money. In 2015, more than 151 million people shopped over Thanksgiving weekend, and that’s excluding the Cyber Monday shoppers. The same year, Black […]
Surviving Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Are you looking forward Thanksgiving break? It gives you the perfect excuse to relax all day while watching the Macy’s Day Parade and football, eating some delicious foods, and spending time with the important people in your life. When I was in college, I was lucky enough to have extended […]
Easy Ways to Contribute to Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving
What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day falls on November 11 each year. It is a day to thank all service members, past and present, who served their country honorably in times of war and peace. Where did Veterans Day come from? Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, after the Allied nations […]
Celebrating Veterans Day
Ah, the dog days of summer! No school. Blue skies. Long days. All signs point to one thing: summer music festival season is upon us at last. Many college students spend parts of summer break at music festivals all over the United States, and the photos they post to Instagram—the […]
Preparing for a Summer Music Festival
We don’t need to tell you that binge-watching television shows for hours on end isn’t good for you, but if you’ve worked hard this school year, why not treat yourself to a TV bender or two this summer? After all, as you’ve spent the last few months toiling away with […]
Television Shows to (Binge) Watch in Your Spare Time
Earth Day is just around the corner and the environment is at the forefront of many minds. Many Americans, and people around the world, are upset at the choices being made by the current United States administration in regards to the safety of the environment and the acknowledgement of climate […]
Charities to Get Involved With if You’re Feeling Green for Earth Day
I can’t think of a college that doesn’t have a rich history. Even the newest colleges have stories to tell. College traditions are one way that those stories are passed on, and they become fun ways for students, faculty, and alumni to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit. […]
10 Fun and/or Weird College Traditions around the Country
We’ve written more than once about the benefits of reading: you’ll expand your vocabulary, you’ll become a better conversationalist, your concentration will improve, and you’ll relax. While there’s definitely something to be said about getting your tan on in Florida over spring break or summer vacation, lying on the beach […]
Books to Consume During Spring Break and Summer Vacation
Winter is coming, as they say in Game of Thrones. Actually, depending on where you live, winter is already here. At Student Caffé, we’ve been a little bit on the chilly side for weeks now, and I’m talking fuzzy socks and oversized jackets chilly. Now that winter break is officially […]
Warm Up with Winter Reads and Student Caffé’s Book Club
New Year's Eve: The night when everyone in the world stays up past midnight to celebrate the end of one year and the start of a new one. There are a variety of New Year's Eve traditions. In the United States, people squeeze into Time's Square in New York City […]