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Spring is here and so are the fabulous trends that were shown in Spring 2013 fashion week. The runways were filled with everything from bright colors to floral and a vast majority of trend-loving North Central students have taken note. Sophomore, Jessie Marsala, loves spring fashion and particularly the shoes, “I’m a big fan of wedges,” said Marsala. She added that her ideal outfit would include white shorts, a teal crop top, coral accessories and, of course, wedges. She... |
It is no secret that dressing the part for an interview could potentially set you above all other applicants but, knowing how to the dress the part for less money is a skill everyone can afford to learn. When trying to land a job or internship, students often face competition. Fellow applicants could have more skills, a better GPA, and perhaps more experience so it is important to stand out in some way or another.... |
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With a slumping economy as motivator, many colleges and universities across the United States are experiencing a rise in the admissions of unconventional students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over the past five years, “the number of older individuals (25 and older) returning to school rose over 42 percent compared to 34 percent for younger students.” By 2020 the NCES projects an additional rise of 11 percent for students... |
North Central College recently decided to offer Chinese not only as a minor, but as a major, which adds another option to the foreign languages available to students. “We’ve developed the program in response to a national trend in Chinese language education, and North Central has become a leader in what it offers,” said Jinai Sun, visiting assistant professor of Chinese, who oversees the program. The... |
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North Central College is committed to becoming a sustainable campus and most recently received the LEED Silver certificate for the Res/Rec Center, began a community garden and started composting all the waste in their dining hall. Recently named one of “The Princeton Review’s Guides to 322 Green Colleges,” North Central is implementing programs to reduce the school's environmental impact and instill in students sustainable values.... |
North Central has recently added a student club for individuals interested in sustainability called Green Scene. A member of that club, Lauren Altiery says that Green Scene raises awareness at North Central on the different ways other students can assist in the efforts to go green as well as discuss new ideas for projects that can be done. It is Lauren’s hope that the club will “grow and expand and... |
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Earning a college education has become the norm in our society. That education is designed to help those with degrees to be more knowledgeable in specific fields in order to help make them more marketable in the work force. Having a college education is good for both potential employers as well as the potential employees because with knowledge comes efficiency. The only problem with... |
 Whether you are going by plane, train or automobile – leaving college and going “back home” can often be a stressful situation for many students. Regardless if you are a first year or an upperclassman, your experience at college has most likely given you a taste of independence and new freedoms of which your family may be unaware. Going home and being around family 24/7 can result in falling back into old patterns and family roles. Here at NCC – you do your own laundry... |
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What can I do over D-term that will help improve my chances of finding the job I want? (NCC, Business, 2014) Looking for something to do over D-term? Consider setting up a few informational interviews. An informational interview is designed to help you gather information on career paths that interest you. Taking part in informational interviews can also help you to expand your network and give you the inside track into... |
 The Chronicle had a chance to talk with Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Augustine Afullo. Afullo comes from Nairobi, Kenya, and is teaching and giving public lectures during his time at North Central. He has more than 20 years of teaching experience and holds an M.S. in water and environmental management from the Water, Engineering and Development Centre at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, an M.S. from Moi University in Kenya and a Ph.D. from... |