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The University of Maryland campus extends so far it is about a 25 minute walk from one end to the other.

Breaking the college search down: D.C. area universities

Liz Iaconis, News Editor
November 30, 2018

This past March, nearing the end of my junior year and the looming college applications I have faced this fall, my dad and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip to college tour in Washington, D.C....

The Common Application is the universal application for most colleges and universities in the US.

Early applications deadline is today

Morgan Torre
November 1, 2018

Today’s the day! It’s Nov. 1, the day when most early action and early decision applications are due. If you are applying early, be sure that you have everything completed by midnight tonight or your...

The PSAT is a test given by the College Board, just like the SAT. Students who score extremely well on the PSAT can be considered for the National Merit Scholarship.

PSAT day is tomorrow

Morgan Torre
October 9, 2018

Fellow seniors, I know you’re all excited for your day off tomorrow since you don’t have to take PSATs. But you should try to make sure it’s productive. For everyone who is applying Early Decision...

Senior Kiera Tewksbury plans to join the Coast Guard after high school and will spend her day off preparing for that journey.

How to make the most of College and Career day

Ashley Arrigo, Reporter
October 10, 2017

Whether it’s joining the military, deciding on a college, researching career paths, or starting that college essay you’ve procrastinated doing since school started, every senior will have the opportunity...

The Taughannock Falls located near Ithaca NY, is one of the tallest waterfall in the eastern United States.

Ithaca College connects students to nature

Madison Martin, Features Editor
September 28, 2017

Students who prefer to be in a relaxed, woodsy environment compared to a crowded city are sure to feel right at home in Ithaca College in upstate NY— and the school is a must see for anyone interested...

Tips for College Tours

Tips for College Tours

Kiley White, Reporter
May 19, 2017

The first part of the college process is touring and interviewing. With interviews, eye contact and good questions are important. Stay away from “Do you like the this school?” because yes or no questions...

College is expensive, apply for scholarships

College is expensive, apply for scholarships

Ellie Goodspeed, Magazine Chief
January 23, 2017

Seniors, now that the January 1 college application deadline has passed, it is not time to slack off. While you do have time to take a breather and relax a bit, don’t forget to apply for scholarships....

LSOs declassified finals survival guide

LSO’s declassified finals survival guide

Shea Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, College & Career Editor
January 17, 2017

Right now you're probably refreshing the weather forecast hourly and playing out every possible scenario in your head that could get you out of taking exams tomorrow. But despite the impending snow...

Don’t let college ruin your holidays

Lizy Stubbs, Opinions Editor
December 30, 2016

It consumes your mind. You lay in bed when you’re supposed to be asleep and don't even bother watching Netflix. You toss. You turn.  And you can’t stop thinking about the same resonating thought. No,...

Please, please dont ask me about college

Please, please don’t ask me about college

Ellie Goodspeed, Magazine Chief
December 30, 2016

I know that much of senior year is about applying to and deciding where to go for college. As every waking moment — and many of my dreams/nightmares — are centered around college, it doesn’t help...

A step-by-step guide on how to ask your friends if they got into college

A step-by-step guide on how to ask your friends if they got into college

Shea Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, College & Career Editor
December 30, 2016

The applications — for the most part — have all been sent, and conversations have gone from brainstorming essay topics to gossiping about who has gotten in where. Just as much as we want to know who...

Writing the perfect college essay

Writing the perfect college essay

Lizy Stubbs, Opinions Editor
December 2, 2016

As someone who spent all of Thanksgiving break wrapped up in a comforter with a laptop, Netflix and microwave popcorn, working away on college essays, I consider myself a bit of an expert on trying to...

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