I always keep a running total of all textbook expenditures for each semester, if for nothing else but to allow me to look back in ten years and remember why I’m still paying back student loans. In addition to the books purchased last week, I also had to pick up a small packet for Spanish, [...]

I just received our electric bill in the email. The most it has ever cost was $135. This is just crazy: We’ve even kept the thermostat at a brisk 66-68°F. Our townhouse has three levels that need to be heated, but it’s fairly skinny in width. I’m wondering how much people with larger (or poorly [...]

I am not a huge fan of the Purdue student newspaper, The Exponent; I pick it up mainly for the cryptoquip and crossword. Sometimes, though, a gem can be found within its pages. It’s rare — but if you’re lucky there will be something to amuse you, be it an outrageous news item or ignorant [...]

Happy first day of classes to my fellow students and happy job-hunting to those of you who recently graduated and find yourself a few months away from having to pay back all those student loans you took. I’m so sorry and I don’t look forward to joining you in a year and a half. I’m [...]

I’m going to try to ease all of my bitching about the costs of getting edumacated by listening to some FREE music, all courtesy of 3Hive. Love it. Exit – Like Fire Dios Malos – Feels Good Being Somebody Her Space Holiday – A Match Made In Texas Mazarin – We’re Already There Acid House [...]