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Half Court Shot Pays For College [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:20:16 +0000

Most university systems offer scholarships, grants and low interest loans so college dreams can come true. Then there are universities that do it carnival style. Hit a half court basketball shot and win tuition for school.

Hilarious Reaction When Student Falls Asleep During Class [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:41:24 +0000

Finals! What's done is done and you can't change the past. You can laugh at the present. Watch this young man from Stony Brook University wake up from a bad dream in a really bad place.

College Football 2012 – Week 12 Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:30:47 +0000

Just when you think you’ve got things figured out in college football, anarchy rears its ugly head and reminds you who’s in control. Never was that more true than this week when the top two teams in the country both went down to defeat. The door is now wide open for Notre Dame and the SEC champion to meet in the national championship game. But if the last two weeks have taught us anything, the top of the polls can be a very scary place to be.

Here are all the highlights from this week in the Top 25. Let chaos reign.

College Football 2012 — Week Six Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:53:31 +0000

While last week gave us a number of exciting games (West Virginia/Baylor shootout, Texas’ controversial last-minute touchdown to beat Oklahoma State, Nebraska’s comeback win over Wisconsin, etc.), it was lacking in marquee games between ranked teams or conference rivals. But this week will make up for it in a big way with five games between ranked teams, including not one but two Top Ten matchups in the SEC.

Here are all the highlights from this week in the Top 25.

SAT Scores Plummet As More Students Take the ACT

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:45:30 +0000

The average national scores on two out of the three sections of the SAT exam, which is the standardized test students take in order to get into college, trended down for the class of 2012.

That could have to do with the fact more students in the class of '12 took the rival ACT exam than the SAT this year, the first time that has ever happened.

Target Welcomes UL Freshman Students for an After-Hours Shopping Event

Jill McCoy — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:07:54 +0000

Freshman at the University of Louisiana are invited for a special, exclusive after-hours shopping event at Target. The excursion is to pick up last minute college essentials and school supplies. This is a really amazing opportunity because not only is Target awesome, but they will keep their doors open for freshman students to win prizes, play games, shop and bond with classmates.

College Causes Controversy By Banning Pork — Why'd They Do It?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:29:49 +0000

If you’re a student who’s investigating colleges and you’re also a big fan of bacon and sausage, you can go ahead and mark Paul Quinn College off your list — the school has just banned all pork products from its campus.

What Are the Top Party Schools in America?

Mike Adams — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:35:28 +0000

With amateur boozehounds, junkies and derelicts of all shapes and sizes now flocking to makeshift dormitory brothels on the campuses of some of the finest facilities of higher education across the United States, we thought the time was right to unleash the list of the 2012 top party schools in America.

What Are America's Top Colleges?

Mike Adams — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:03:43 +0000

When the shocking cost of going to college nearly constitutes selling a kidney to an international ring of black market organ dealers, would-be students should probably ask themselves whether their education is really worth waking up in a bathtub full of ice just to pay for it. While giving up a vital organ simply to [...]

Louisiana Colleges – Vote For Your Favorite

Dave Steel — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:16:55 +0000

Let us know your favorite university. If it’s not listed, then enter your choice select ‘Other’ and enter your choice in the box below.

An Awesome Alternative To Pencils – #Winning College

Sam Stokes — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:06:19 +0000

Well, the holidays are over, and soon everyone will be returning to school. In light of the pending return to the grueling academic grind, I’ll be bringing you a weekly series of tips and tricks to becoming the coolest kid on campus. I’ll give you fair warning though, this series is not for the feint of heart. You’re going to need your juevos if you plan on executing at this level of awesomeness. So read and implement at your own risk. And remember, Town Square Media, and especially Sam Stokes, are in no way responsible for your own stupidity. Especially Sam Stokes though.

5 Things Every College Student Can't Live Without

Brad Vincent — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:27:20 +0000

Who knows better what a College Student Can't Live Without than an actual College Student? Well that is me. It's funny to walk on campus and see these things that people actually have and can't go without. So from my own experience and asking a few friends, it's “5 Things Every College Student Can't Live [...]

School Spirit? The Cajuns Sure Have It! [Photo]

Luke — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:17:57 +0000

The Ragin' Cajun football team also has a new tradition that all of you fans should participate in! After each game regardless of a victory or loss the team stands in front of the band and sings through the fight song!

3 People You Should Never Sit Next To In Class

Brad Vincent — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:51:34 +0000

Luke and I just started up College again and of course we got to talking about the ups and downs of our first day back on UL’s Campus! We both agreed that there are just certain people who you should NOT sit by. 1. Sit next to someone who hasn’t showered since Friday night. - [...]

The Most Embarrasing Sorority Recruitment Video Ever

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:08:41 +0000

For many people the college experience is made better by joining a fraternity or sorority. These organizations provide friendship,mentoring, community service and throw really cool parties throughout the school year. Most of the time they are simply fun groups of people having fun, then comes a video like this. In my opinion it’s just one [...]

It's SAT Time: Test Taking Skills 101

Brad Vincent — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:38:37 +0000

Did you take the SAT? Yeah that test that basically places you in your college “success”. Well guess what, they are now making the SAT with Reality TV show questions! That sounds like fun, unless you don’t watch them, right? Students, parents, and school officials are crying foul over an essay question on last Saturday’s [...]

Can't Pick A Major?

Brad Vincent — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:00:47 +0000

As a college student, I always hear my friends complaining about: What am I going to do in life? A lot of them stress out constantly because they can’t find something that they like or want to do… and be successful at the same time! So here’s what I found for them..and want to share [...]