MATH 209 (Finite Mathematics) is a three-credit introductory math course that starts out by teaching students the fundamentals of algebra before proceeding to more advanced elements of algebra. This course has no prerequisites, though prior to enrollment students should have a high level of understanding of high-school-level algebra. This course is intended for students who… Read more »
Frying things in the comfort of your own home, where you can smell the grease wafting through the air for days, if not weeks? Even if you’re fortunate enough to have an air-fryer, the taste of deep-fried deliciousness is simply not the same. I know. So what can AU students do to satisfy that intense… Read more »
Imagine life as a coffee addict dentist: jittery paws and black-stained jaws. Or a stressed-out surgeon who sips coffee to unwind. Slicing skin during anxiety attacks. In my younger days, I’d drink nonstop pots of coffee. I spent more on caffeine than on my education. And due to coffee-rushes, I’d lie awake bedtimes, fretting. But… Read more »
PHIL 252 (Critical Thinking) is a three-credit introductory philosophy course that teaches students how to evaluate different arguments and theories. It also teaches students how to accurately apply those arguments and theories and how to draw sound conclusions based around the evidence that the given situation provided. PHIL 252 has no prerequisites. Critical Thinking is… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the mother of an eight-year-old girl and I’ve never had any problems with her until recently. It just came out that my daughter’s best friend was sexually abused by a family member. My daughter has spent a lot of time at this friend’s home. They have had sleepovers together at her… Read more »
Would you eat worms? A rat buffet? Hamburger Helper? If so, you’re well on your way to a three-thousand calorie day. My favorite childhood memories? Me and Mom munching crazy dishes: gizzards, livers, and cow tongues. Even Papa joined the charade, chomping snake meat, frog legs, and other crawlies. To this day, Papa boasts watching… Read more »
CMIS 311 (Supporting End-User Computing) is a three-credit business and administrative studies course that has no prerequisites, though “students are expected to have experience using Microsoft Office products.” Students should take CMIS 245 (Computers and Management Information Systems) which focuses on the four primary applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access if they are concerned… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the mother of two teenagers and I work full time and take care of my aging parents, plus my husband takes care of his aging parents. We are so busy taking care of everyone that we don’t have a life of our own. We both have siblings and they are doing… Read more »
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Some bouquets are best eaten, So here’s one for you (or your special someone). Personally, looking at a fresh bouquet of roses only to know that in less than a week I will have to discard the wilted contents into the trash can be quite depressing. I would much… Read more »
Would you read an unknown author’s essay on finding fame? A homeless guy’s article on making millions? A sickly woman’s writeup on health and fitness? Not long ago, my health dropped so drastically I feared dying before my 50th birthday. I felt nauseated most days, so tired I could barely open my eyes to read. … Read more »