By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor I know that it can be hard to stay interested in classic novels due to their elevated language or outdated scenarios, so I am introducing some of my favorite page-turners that are relatively easy to follow and relate to. I think having a few staple novels under your belt makes for a better reader in the long run. Classics novels serve as a foundation for […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor When you enter college, every study habit you’ve considered fool-proof is put to the test. The concept of self-discipline becomes far more evolved. You’ll have late nights staring at empty word documents and days filled with flipping flashcards in attempt to get something memorized. This transition to higher academics is hard for many students but that doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Before you know it, you’ll be walking down the quad lugging around a backpack full of textbooks. We can all agree syllabus week is the best, but once the professors start laying down the homework assignments, it becomes too easy to slip into a procrastinating, binge-watching, late morning and an all-around lazy semester. I used to be a student who gave (on a good day) […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor SAN ANTONIO -- The Professional Tour Guide Association of San Antonio (PTGASA) celebrates its 25 year anniversary of establishment this year. To commemorate the anniversary, PTGASA is offering a series of free tours on Sept. 21. The free tour program will include 17 different historic and cultural sites across San Antonio. Guides will be on hand to present tours at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Regardless of how you get your news, unfair news practices are unavoidable. As the era of “fake news” is upon us, it has become increasingly difficult to determine how reliable a piece of information is. The term “fake news” is not exclusively incorrect information, but more so an umbrella term, including biased news or reports backed with little evidence. Drawing independent decisions becomes a challenge […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor You’ve seen it in movies and television: the passed-out students with drawings on their faces. You’ve heard the excuses, “We’re in college! This is what it’s all about!” You’ve been into the apartments with empty liquor bottles shown-off on top of cabinets and walls covered with cardboard boxes of beer. You’ve seen it perpetuated in media, “You can retake a class, but you can’t relive […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor The Fourth of July is a perfect time to get together with friends, family and, of course, fireworks. As important as it is to have fun on this Independence Day, it’s just as important to do so safely. Check out these safety tips to help avoid any accidents this Fourth of July: 1. Practice firework safety Fireworks are a necessity for the Fourth of July, […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Twitter is an awesome way to stay connected with what’s trending in the world, but it’s just as important to stay connected with what’s trending locally. These San Marcos-based Twitter accounts will provide anything from local restaurant deals to San Marcos-related memes. Freshen-up your feed and give these accounts some love! 1. Mayloo’s Bar, @MayloosBar A tweet Mayloo’s Bar tweeted to its followers quoting […]
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor “The Defining Decade” is a book every 20-somethings needs to give a read—it would be an understatement if I didn’t say this book completely changed the course of my life. Author Dr. Meg Jay reflects on more than 10 years of private practice with hundreds of 20-somethings to compose a book on how to make the most out of your 20s without feeling like the […]
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