College Hacks: Pack it up and move it out
Marc Murdoch, Opinion Editor
May 13, 2013
As I sat down to write my final College Hacks article for the year, I puzzled over what to write on, since it’s the end of the year. Finals, papers, saying goodbye? Everything I came up with was too generic or done before. Then my friends mentioned something at breakfast that sounded perfect:... (more...)
College Hacks: How not to be “that guy” at the lingerie store
Marc Murdoch, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2013
Even if you haven’t been in the situation, you can probably imagine how awkward it can be for a male to have to wait outside the dressing room at a lingerie store for his girlfriend, friend, mother or sister. There he is, not sure if he should browse, crack a joke about sizes or just stare... (more...)
Le Moyne joins hands and hearts at candlelight vigil for Boston
Marc Murdoch, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2013
On Sunday, April 21, Le Moyne College students rallied together to hold a candlelight vigil for those affected by the bombings during the Boston Marathon. The vigil, lead by juniors Megan Sheehan and Lindsay Rexer, sought to show support for victims and Le Moyne community members connected... (more...)
Advanced writing minor proposed for future editors, non-English majors
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
April 18, 2013
Beginning in the fall 2013 semester, the Le Moyne College English Department will add an Advanced Writing Minor to the list of minors already available to undergraduate students. The minor, as explained by the official proposal currently being reviewed, is “open to both English and non-English... (more...)
College Hacks: A twist on “traditional” dating
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
April 18, 2013
Have you ever noticed how uppity society tends to get when it comes to going out on a first date? Seriously, it’s impossible to turn on the television to a sitcom or rom-com without viewing two teenagers or young adults fumble awkwardly through dinner – the guy trying to find the right... (more...)
Matt Shaw Fund will provide money for student emergencies
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
March 21, 2013
On July 4, 2012, recent Le Moyne College graduate Matt Shaw was shot and killed in his hometown of Harlem, N.Y., and though he was unable to fulfill his dreams of giving back to his community, his passion for service has inspired Le Moyne to carry on his servant’s attitude. “He wanted to... (more...)
College Hacks: De-stress yourself
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
March 21, 2013
As college students on-the-go managing personal and professional relationships, looking for jobs and attending to that annoying little thing called going to classes, we become stressed easily. While it’s beneficial to mentally relax yourself when life starts becoming overwhelming, many... (more...)
College Hacks- Catch and employer’s eye
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
March 14, 2013
Over Spring Break, instead of getting soused on Sylvan Beach and regretting their actions later or sitting around in front of a computer, eating junk food, and catching up on Netflix shows, I chose to … no, wait: I’m doing the latter too. However, while I’m watching “Batman: The Movie”,... (more...)
Ways to succeeded in the post-graduation job race
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
March 14, 2013
As Le Moyne College passes the mid-way point for the spring semester, many students are thinking about employment options for the coming summer and beyond. For graduating seniors, the concern is not over a mere summer job to provide textbook finances, but one of obtaining a career... (more...)
College Hacks 2/28/13
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 28, 2013
Admit it: you probably would have failed out of college long ago if it weren’t for the twin powers of Google and Wikipedia. Scientists and parents are growing increasingly concerned that our generation is losing the ability and drive to retain information when we can query it on a smartphone... (more...)
College Hacks: Smell your way to success
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 21, 2013
Have you ever sat behind someone on a bus or train who obviously failed to realize that deodorant, cologne or perfume is not an alternative to showering? Can you remember what they looked like? You probably found them unattractive. Conversely, if you can remember “the one that got away”... (more...)
Le Moyne hosts career fair
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 21, 2013
Last week, on Tuesday, Feb. 13 the Le Moyne College Office of Career Services hosted its second annual employment fair for the 2012-2013 academic year, with over 80 local and national business in attendance, offering internships and entry-level jobs to students. Students from all grade levels... (more...)
College Hacks 02/14/13
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 14, 2013
Today’s the day that many love to hate: Valentine’s Day. If you have a sweet beau to curl up with after a day of roses and kisses, then I wish you the best, but only if you keep your public displays of affection to a minimum. You can probably guess already, even if you don’t know me personally,... (more...)
College Hacks – 2/7/13
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 7, 2013
We’ve been here for close to two weeks at my time of writing this, and my largest complaint about this semester is not the snow, not my classes. My largest complaint so far is that I’m tired. I managed to sleep through my alarm clock the other morning, which is more impressive when you... (more...)
College Hacks 01/31/2013
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
January 31, 2013
First and foremost, welcome back everyone! Well, except my mortal enemies (you know who you are) – you can go home. This week, I’m going to focus on changes that you can make to your life. Now, everyone talks big about New Year’s resolutions and becoming a better person, but let’s... (more...)
College Hacks-12/6/12
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
December 6, 2012
I don’t believe it, but it’s now the last week of school. There are only two more days left until classes end (or less, depending on when you pick up this paper), so you have potentially only two more days before you can go home, or nine, depending on when you have finals. After that, you’re... (more...)
College Hacks 11-29-12
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 29, 2012
If your Thanksgiving break was anything like mine, it was full of family, food and frustrations over the 9000 assignments you have to complete before the end of the semester. Mine ranged from two-page papers to class-long debates and double-digit term papers. I might not be able to help you... (more...)
College Hacks: Burning the midnight homework
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 15, 2012
We’ve all faced it before: the realization that the only way to get everything done for the next day is to pull an all-nighter. Of course, you could just forget everything, do nothing and sleep your way through the next day, but college is about succeeding, right? Well, if you do decide... (more...)
College Hacks : Feel the Heat
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 8, 2012
I seem to start off every other article with “it’s getting to be that time of year again when,” so I think I’ll try something different. It’s already the time of year where multiple layers abound and the nights are frosty. If you’re like me and have a medical issue that means you... (more...)
College Hacks: Food Hacks
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 2, 2012
Hello sports fans, and welcome to another College Hacks, brought to you by the dual powers of print media and the Internet. This week, I get to fulfill my original intention of College Hacks: give almost nonsensical tips and tricks that make you go, “heh, cool” and forget about them for... (more...)
College Hacks: Election Information
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
October 25, 2012
If you haven’t heard by now, there’s a presidential election underway! One that will soon decide whether the United States will keep the current leader of the world I mean country or if he is kicked out and replaced with someone else. You, as educated (at least some of you) youth of ‘Merica... (more...)
College Hacks- The Big “C”
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
October 18, 2012
It’s getting to be that time of year again: the leaves are changing, pumpkin-flavored everything, and you’ve figured out who of your friends can stand to be around you for more than five minutes. The weather’s also heading towards snuggle weather (and I turn in one Man Card for saying... (more...)
College Hacks
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
October 4, 2012
Hello all! I hope you had a wonderful and enlightening Family Weekend. By “enlightening,” I mean that you learned some tasty tidbits about your friends from their parents that you can use against them for all of eternity. Or at least until you do something stupid in return. While you were... (more...)
College Hacks
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
September 27, 2012
We’ve all been there before: you’re in a core science class just to fulfill a requirement or in a boring lit class because all the good ones filled up. Maybe the seat you’re in is just a little too comfy, or maybe the classroom’s a bit too warm. Whatever it is, the teacher begins to... (more...)
College Hacks
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinion Editor
September 20, 2012
This week’s article is probably the closest to a “hack” that the column will get, even though everything I’m about to say is totally legal and shouldn’t harm your computer in the slightest. You want a little bit more speed to stream movies, play “Skyrim,” or even just boot... (more...)
College Hacks: Freshman 15, Pt. II
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinions Editor
September 13, 2012
Welcome to the second edition of College Hacks. This week, we’re going to continue with the theme of fitness and beating the Freshman fifteen. So you’ve had an entire week to find a new favorite dish at the cafeteria, and your mini-fridge is stocked with fruit and (I’m sure) void... (more...)
College Hacks: freshman 15
Marc Murdoch, Asst. Opinions Editor
September 6, 2012
Welcome to “College Hacks,” where every week, I will provide tips and tricks to improve your college life academically and socially. Let’s kick things off with a college classic: beating the dreaded, the horrible, the unspeakable “Freshman 15” (cue dramatic music here). For... (more...)
Simply to Go is simply good
Marc Murdoch, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
Last issue, an article presented one side of the ongoing skepticism regarding the cafeteria’s Simply to Go station outside the caf. I wish to express a slightly different view of the station given my own experiences with it and what I have heard about it around campus. I didn’t use it much... (more...)
The Dolphin asks… What was the best Christmas gift you ever received?
Marc Murdoch
December 8, 2011
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The Dolphin asks… What would you do for a Klondike bar?
Marc Murdoch, Staff
November 10, 2011
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The Dolphin asks…What is your favorite Halloween movie?
Marc Murdoch, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
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Excessive drinking has sobering consequences
Marc Murdoch, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
As Alcohol Awareness Week comes to a close, I hope that the Le Moyne student body has become more aware of the dangerous effects that alcohol has on the individual and on the community. Many things were said this week about the consequences of alcohol use and abuse (and I’m willing to bet... (more...)
Pedestrian safety a concern on the Heights
Marc Murdoch, Staff Writer
October 19, 2011
Show of hands: who here has ever been hit by a car before? If you’re like me and raised your hands (and are now being stared at for raising your hand while reading the newspaper), then you know it is not a pleasant experience. I was clipped on the arm by a passing van once and it almost broke... (more...)