Seniors attending in-state colleges 2015

Zane Muzzillo
Staff Writer

Tips for rooming in college

Michael Lyday and Adam Mancini
Features Editor and Staff Writer

As you head off to college, one thing you'll need is a roommate, as most universities require freshmen to live on campus. Here are some tips from two future roommates on how to deal with this new experience.

1)      Plan what each person will bring before moving day. While some surprises can be good, if both of you show up with mini-fridges it could become an issue.

2)      When selecting a roommate, going with your best friend can be a risky move. You may be two peas in a pod right now, but it’s said you have to live with someone to truly know him or her.

3)      You’ll have to learn how to deal with conflicts that arise with your roommate. It is important to communicate and be upfront with your problems. Letting issues simmer only leads to contention and mistrust.

4)      Lay down some ground rules on day one. You should agree on a few basic rules, such as what (and who) is allowed in the dorm, what food belongs to whom, or what time to turn out the lights. This leads to fewer misunderstandings in the future.

5)      Don’t expect to be with your roommate 24/7. There will be time where one of you goes out without the other or one of you needs some time alone. Remember that you are both individuals and will need to go your own ways. 

Laptop options for college

Dylan Tastet
Staff Writer

The laptop is the modern college student’s most important tool, and for this reason it has become a large part of every student’s college expense. A college-suitable laptop can cost upwards of $1,000, so it is important to buy a laptop that is dependable, long-lasting, and powerful enough to perform any necessary task.

Nobody knows your college computing needs better than the college you will be attending. Many colleges such as Appalachian State University, UNCC, UNCW, and North Carolina State University have online stores where students can buy laptops, speakers, tablets and more at a discounted price. The stores also offer a range of protection plans to safeguard your investments. UNC Chapel Hill even offers on campus repairs and loaner laptops for students purchasing a computer through the university.

Email scam strikes UNC students and faculty

Michael Lyday
Features Editor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently warned students and faculty of two email scams affecting the university.

One scam targets students through their student email with fake offers of work-from-home jobs to gain their bank account information. Another scam also done through university email targets faculty members with a phony message from human resources about a change in payroll, prompting the victim to give up their log-in information. This can be used to direct pay to the scammer’s bank account rather than the victim’s.

The FBI is currently investigating the situation.

Many North Carolina colleges waive application fees during College Application Week

Michael Lyday
Editor-in-Chief

North Carolina College Application Week begins November 10 and ends November 14. The program is a statewide promotion prompting high school seniors to apply to North Carolina’s many colleges and universities.

During the week, the application fees of 31 colleges and universities and all community colleges will be waived to encourage seniors to apply. All 36 private colleges and the 16 campuses in the University of North Carolina system offer college application fee waivers (CAFW) based on financial need. Students who took the SAT using a fee waiver are already eligible for application fee waivers which can be accessed through a College Board account. If you are interested in learning if you are eligible for a CAFW, see your counselor or read more for more information.

Early Application Information

Zane Muzzillo
Staff Writer

Early applications are a chance for rising college freshmen to show a proactive interest in universities they want to attend. As a result of applying early, a student would receive the results faster, get noticed by the universities earlier, and would have a better chance of getting accepted.

School	Deadline Date	Notification	Application Fee
App State University	November 15, 2014	By January 25, 2015	$55
UNC Chapel Hill	October 15, 2014	End of January	$80
UNC Asheville	October 15, 2014	By December 15, 2014	$60
UNC Charlotte	November 1, 2014	By January 30, 2015	$60
UNC Wilmington	November 1, 2014	By January 20, 2015	$75
Duke	November 1, 2014	By January 1, 2015	$85
NC State University	October 15, 2014	Not listed	$75
East Carolina University	November 1, 2014	Not listed	$70