As the college year begins again, I am reminded of how some simple and effective parental advice can influence a freshman’s journey. Millions of freshmen will begin their college journeys across the 6 ...

We asked our preseason girls basketball Super Team members to bring an item of special significance to them in their hoops ...

This article is featured in the 2025 Freshman Special Issue. It happened sometime last week. I was rushing off to my shift after class with only five minutes to spare, blasting music through my ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. When I was in elementary school, there were four trees ...

Weight gain in college, often labeled the “Freshman 15”, may not be as concerning as students think. Healthy eating habits and exercise can help to stay energized throughout the school year. (Davizro ...

The summer before my freshman year of college, I worried about making friends, succeeding academically, and being away from family. But the fear that trumped them all was "the Freshman 15"—the dreaded ...