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To go Greek, or not to go Greek, that is the question

Many students come to college with plans to join a sorority or fraternity, but before they do, it's important to understand what the commitment...

Fun on a (college) budget: good, cheap fun this weekend: Union County Music Fest

College students: looking for good, cheap, musical fun this weekend? Check out Union County MusicFest! In its second year at Oak Ridge Park, in...

A solid song with a strong message:

Today, my father came across an interesting article in The Home News Tribune out of Central Jersey. The article is about two brothers who are in...

Community Service: an important but often missed part of the college experience

With anywhere between 12-22 hours of class time per week, plus studying and extracurricular activities, it’s hard to imagine being able to...

After School Activities: Striking a Balance between Too Much and Not Enough

Jordana is a third grader who never has time for play dates with friends because every day after school she participates in various extracurricular...

Read reviews before you watch "Rango" on DVD

The animated movie, “Rango,” comes out on DVD this Friday, but take a closer look at the PG rating before you introduce it to your...

Transform your family movie night

Take advantage of nice weather, and have a family movie night outside. Plug your television or projector into an outdoor outlet, and transform your...

Make weeding a family competition

If the weeds in your yard seem to be taking over, try turning a tiresome chore into a fun family game. Oftentimes, young children like to help, and...

Love your child's swim instructor or don't

Swimming in a pool under a blue and sunny sky feels luxury in Indy, given the short summer we have here. June was the official start of summer. So,...