Cover letters: What we’re really thinking
March 17, 2009 by MELANIE McNEELY
Filed under Opinions
To Whom It May Concern: I’m writing concerning the job you haven’t posted anywhere because you’re on a hiring freeze. However, I’m hoping you’ll find it in your corporate heart to hire me fresh out of college anyway. I know there are so many other people out there who need jobs at the moment, and most likely, they have much more experience than I do since I’ve been in school for the past 17 years.
Students guzzle caffeine for finals
April 9, 2007 by MELANIE McNEELY
Filed under News
As final exams near and students begin to feel the effects of sleep deprivation, many will turn to products that offer instant energy.
College students are notorious for pulling all-nighters and downing massive quantities of coffee, but a new generation of energy drinks has been introduced.
Big Easy parties come to Athens
February 28, 2006 by MELANIE McNEELY
Filed under Variety
While some students trek to New Orleans for Mardi Gras today, finding a local party downtown tonight won’t be difficult. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the traditional celebration on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Christian Lenten season. This year, Amanda Briody, a freshman from Baton Rouge, La., said [...]
