Tag: fun
The Subsecreto’s Out
Over the weekend of St. Patrick’s day, I spent the day exploring Charlotte, and happened to stumble upon the coffee shop that would soon be my favorite. Subsecreto is located directly across the street from UNC Charlotte Center City campus, an unmissable black-brick building with a signature gold snake dawning the brick above the door. […]
5 Reasons Why Spring is the Best Season
Everyone has their favorite season depending on preference of weather, from frigid cold to blistering hot and everything in between. Oftentimes, spring is considered a transitional season and all its refreshing qualities are overlooked rather than appreciated. In this article, some of spring’s most promising features of new life and new beginnings are highlighted to […]
Five Reasons why you should go College Night Bowling
AMF University Lanes is located near UNC Charlotte, on N. Tryon Street. Every Thursday night starting at 9 p.m., they offer “college night” bowling. This is where if you are any college student, and have your student I.D., you can get some pretty good deals. The main deal of the night is that you can […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Party In College
Let’s be real, we don’t need a reason to party. We’re college students, there’s pretty much an unspoken thing and it’s understood that college students are going to go out and go to parties. On the other hand, there is always that percentage of college students that legitimately don’t go out and party. It’s understandable […]
10 New Ideas for your Spring Semester
Fall semester always goes by quick, but unfortunately spring semester takes forever to end, or so it seems and that’s mostly because we don’t get as many breaks. It’s hard to get through the spring semester without wanting to pull your hair out, so here are 10 ideas that will surely get you to May […]
Social Life Dos and Don’ts
Everyone knows while college life is mainly about acquiring an education in a specific field of study and preparing yourself for the real world, the social aspect of college is extremely significant to students as well. As the saying goes, college is the time of your life, the time you will meet your ‘forever friends’ […]
This Is Halloween
It’s that time of the year again. Time to start layering your clothes, eating everything pumpkin spice and time to break out your Halloween costumes. Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in America following close behind Christmas, but why is it so popular and where did it begin? When you consider the modern-day traditions […]
The Evolution of Halloween Costumes
As everyone is more than aware, Halloween is a little less than one week away. It’s finally that time of year where people scour the internet for costume ideas, hunting down the cutest and coolest outfit to wear to the dozens of Halloween parties they may be going to for the holiday. For the past […]
Travel Destinations: Lazy 5 Ranch
As the semester progresses, the amount of stress we have progresses as well. Sometimes it is necessary to take some time to yourself, put the textbook down and have some fun. Lazy 5 is the perfect place for that! Lazy 5 is an exotic animal ranch located in Mooresville, NC. Mooresville is about 40 minutes […]
NASCAR College Party
Stuck wondering what you should do during this upcoming Fall Break weekend? Do you need some thrill in your life? Are you looking for something exciting to do with your friends without breaking the bank? Well then get ready, because Charlotte Motor Speedway has a deal for you. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is set […]
Local Wonders: The WhiteWater Center
Spring has just started and now is the time to spend your days outside! Summer is right around the corner and what better way to spend your spring and summer than at the Whitewater Center. The Whitewater Center is located 30 minutes away from campus on Whitewater Center Parkway. Parking is only five dollars for […]
Essentials for your beach or pool bag
Summer is here so pool and beach days are in full swing. There is nothing worse than getting all cozy in your chair then realizing you forgot something. This list will help you make sure you pack all of your favorite things 1. A plastic Ziploc bag for your phone. Keep your phone in a […]
Reedy, set, go: spend a day at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve
Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of campus, classes and work? Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve is located just three miles away from campus and is the perfect place to go to get away and unwind without going far. The 125 acre park has numerous features such as walking trails, play grounds, […]
Campus Trend Alert: Stylish holiday gift ideas
As the holiday break is approaching, there are many things on students’ minds. Am I going to pass my finals? What should I do for housing next semester? Why are all the classes I need to register for full? These are the things I hear students talking about lately. This time of year is always […]
