News tagged with college students

Oct 09, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0

(AP) -- A federal law inspired by a New Hampshire woman's courage and enacted through her mother's determination took effect Friday, sparing seriously ill or injured college students from having to choose ...

Cheap drinks at college bars can escalate drinking among college students

Sep 01, 2009 | 1 / 5 (2) | 1

It's no secret that alcohol use among college students can cause a number of problems, including injury, violence and even death. A new study has examined the impact of drink discounts at college bars, finding that low alcohol ...

Epidemic of student cheating can be cured with changes in classroom goals

Aug 09, 2009 | 5 / 5 (4) | 0

Schools have the ability to drastically reduce cheating among their students - all they need to do is follow the relatively simple and inexpensive solutions suggested by research.

Does Facebook usage contribute to jealousy in relationships?

Aug 06, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

The more time college students spend on Facebook, the more likely they are to feel jealous toward their romantic partners, leading to more time on Facebook searching for additional information that will further fuel their ...

Mom and dad as financial advisors

Jul 27, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Why are so many students deep in debt before they finish college, only to take on more debt as they begin their careers? The answer may be found by looking at the social forces that shape the attitudes and behaviors of today's ...

Rates of secondhand smoke exposure high among college students

Jul 21, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

Secondhand smoke (SHS) is not only a nuisance, but a potential health concern for many college students, and administrators should be taking steps to reduce students' exposure, according to a new study by researchers at Wake ...

Recent smoking-cessation research highlights importance of keeping teens from smoking

Jun 03, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Despite the efforts of college students to quit smoking, recent research conducted by Joyce M. Wolburg at Marquette University suggests that an extended trial and error period is necessary. Given that most college students ...

'Extreme' college drinking and a sensation-seeking disposition lead to injury

May 24, 2009 | 2.3 / 5 (3) | 1

Drinking on college campuses in the United States is a pervasive problem, leading to numerous problems. One study estimated that more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001. This study examined ...

Got an unusual name? Facebook may think it's fake

Technology / Internet

May 18, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Alicia Istanbul woke up one recent Wednesday to find herself locked out of the Facebook account she opened in 2007, one Facebook suddenly deemed fake.

Finances can shape kids' intentions about college

May 12, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- If college seems too expensive, what is the point of doing homework?

Study: High school teachers influence student views of evolution, creationism

May 01, 2009 | 5 / 5 (4) | 25

College students' views about evolution and creationism are often shaped by what they learned in their high school biology classes, according to a University of Minnesota study published in the May issue of BioScience, the jo ...

Intervention method reduces binge drinking

Jan 30, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Brief but personal intervention reduces drinking among risky college drinkers, according to a research study at The University of Texas School of Public Health. Results of the study will be published in the February issue ...

College students find comfort in their pets during hard times

Other Sciences / Other

Dec 23, 2008 | not rated yet | 1

A new study suggests that college students may handle stressful situations better if they have a pet. Research has already shown that pets can improve the quality of life for people who are aging or those who are chronically ...

New research: Genes may influence popularity