Student Survival

Student Survival 2009

Our interns' advice for college life in the Springs

Student Survival 2009: Why so serious?

Unless you want to feel like a joker, get to know these movies and TV shows

Consider the following a chronological film and TV first-aid kit. It may save your (social) life someday.

Student Survival 2009: Red roses optional

Believe it or not, there is an alternative to the simple hook-up on campus. It's called dating

Hook-ups may be the norm for college co-eds, but old-fashioned dating has the thrill of actually getting to know someone.

Student Survival 2009: Sky blue sky

No matter what ails you, there's a natural remedy less than an hour away

Rest assured that when everything goes wrong, you are in Colorado, after all, where there's a multitude of outdoor activities to take your mind off your troubles.

Student Survival 2009: What goes up ...

A look at the downside of the legal substances students favor

Caffeine, borrowed prescriptions and other uppers may not be serious at first glance, but have heavy consequences with extreme use.

Student Survival 2009: Getting outta Dodge

Some ways to tool around our beautiful state, short of hitching a ride to the nearest used car dealership for a rusty clunker.

Student Survival 2009: How it's done

Four local alumni defy post-grad malaise and take charge of their careers

Want to transition unscathed from college to your next step? Take notes.

Student Survival 2009: Genius in a bottle

A meditation from homebrew to microbrew

I have come to learn that there is a lot more to beer than the bland-yet-metallic taste that flowed from that beautiful can and dribbled down my chin during those wonder-filled years.

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