Hofstra students began their spring semester two weeks ago with a new set of classes, teachers, and possibilities to the students. However, a student's optimism can quickly fade within the first day of class. The things that can go wrong in less than two hours are endless. The teacher is boring. The workload promises more than the student can handle. The books cost three times the amount that exists in a student's bank account. Can this mistake be remedied?

It's no surprise that the Princeton Review rated Hempstead as the fourth worst college town in the United States. If this is shocking to anyone, need we remind you of the Popeye's shooting in 2009 or the string of machete robberies in 2010? The Pride doesn't exactly hail from the best town.

At this stage in our lives, many college students seek companionship. We go to school not only to learn, but also to find our better half, whether for a short- or long-term relationship. Traditionally, there is some sort of courtship involved in this, but from what I've observed, there is quite a lack of chivalry in the men at Hofstra.

Hofstra has 20 eateries on campus. A large portion of these places serves food that is palatable and sometimes even good.

For the first time this semester, I walked through the Student Center observing the changes. Although the meal posts remained the same, the décor of the food court was preparing for an upcoming holiday.

Hofstra students may sometimes show frustration towards the university, but like any other college student, they show pride when it counts. However, pride affects our objectivity. If a scandal occurred among any member of our faculty, would we look at the scandal or deny that an employee on our campus would do such a thing?

It is the tragic fate of many young people illegally brought to the country by their parents to suffer a voiceless life of no rights. It is not they, but their parents, who choose to illegally settle in the United States.

I arrived at the Hofstra Winter Blast this past Saturday with the expectation of a pretty good time. The carnival rides looked a little lame, but appeared to be providing enough fun for college studentsby reminding them of what it was like to be a kid.

"S--t Hofstra Girls Say," a video uploaded by YouTube user ParksM5, is quickly becoming a viral sensation for Hofstra students. Featuring witty lines like "OMG, you threw up in the parking lot of Popeyes last night? Twinsies!" and, "Ughhh it's freezing, where is my Northface?" coupled with repetitions of the phrase "Hofstra Red," the video has reached almost 16,000 views in just three days. While the video kids about highly unique characteristics of Hofstra students, it shows the funny side of Hofstra students' vernacular.

One of the most exciting and anticipated events of the school year is the Fall Festival, including concerts, a comedy show, and a family barbecue. It sure is an enjoyable weekend, and appears Hofstra will soon be having a similar event: the Winter Blast.