Alec Boren
What Advice Would College Students Give Themselves as Freshmen?
I asked some of my college friends what advice they would give themselves if they could talk to themselves as freshmen. Check out what they had to say!
Bad News: Your Favorite YouTube Videos Might Be Fake
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like those "trick shot" videos on YouTube aren't exactly what they look like...
The Unwritten Rules of College
Believe it or not, we are right around the corner from starting up college classes for the fall semester. Do you know these rules that will keep you on top of things this year?
Hollywood, Do NOT Turn These Bad Ideas Into Movies
In light of the recent film catastrophe known as “The Emoji Movie”, I want to state that there are some things that a movie just should NOT be about. Hollywood, I hope you’re reading this.
World Renowned Talent is Coming to Carthage
I will admit that I spend entirely too much time on YouTube watching shows like America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The Voice, and really any other kind of show that brings vocal and instrumental talent to the foreground. This weekend, a finalist from America’s Got Talent is coming to the Tri-State Area.
A Few Things to Consider for Incoming College Students
College is amazing. In fact, I like it so much that I will be entering the fifth year of my undergraduate degree this fall. And with four years already under my belt, here are some things to consider before you or someone you know enters the collegiate world.
Become An ‘American Picker’ In Quincy This Weekend
This weekend, Quincy is hosting Front Porch Pickins at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. This event features vintage craftsmanship from a variety of different styles, including Farmhouse, Mid Century, Urban, Industrial, and many more all under one roof.
Historical Society of Quincy Offers Brewery Tour and Tasting
Do you like beer? What about history? Trolleys? If you said yes to one or more of those things, the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is offering something that might quench your thirst for both beer and knowledge.
It’s Time to Bring Back the Road Trip
As a 22 year old college student with roughly four years of loans under my belt, the idea of a vacation hurts the very essence of my soul. To me, a trip to Florida seems about as likely as me hiring a private cruise liner to ferry me across the seas to some strange lands beyond the horizon. In other words, it’s just not going to happen right now. Because of that, it’s time to start up a grassroots
Let’s Review How to Use the Center Turn Lane
I drive to and from work on Broadway every day. Each time I merge onto this congested behemoth of a road, I feel like I just entered the set of the next Mad Max movie, and I am left to fend for myself amidst the chaos of broken traffic rules and general disregard for fellow drivers.