If you've been reading the blog for a while, you've noticed that brass has a steady stream of editorial interns (such as 
Library: the word seems as dusty as a hardcopy of Don Quixote misplaced on the top shelf of a forgotten storage room. As well it should, the word's been around since the 14th century, or about the same time that Geoffrey Chaucer was writing this,
Ever wanted to take a college class that has nothing 
to do with your major simply because you want to learn what the course has to offer? I’m that person to an extreme. I love learning new things and always want to take classes that simply will cost me a lot of money (roughly $453 for a three credit course) but not go towards my degree.
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by over 25% during the last 50 years. That's after remaining between 280 parts per million and… well, 280 for the 800 years before that.
Graduation is here (or happened recently)! It’s now time to decide what the next adventure is. For all you graduates’ I put together a list of great resources to help you keep actively busy this summer and possibly find something for the future.
Job hunt:
Try searching any of these websites that are designed for young graduates looking for entry-level positions.
As most of you know, and few of you care about, the World Cup started on Friday. USA’s first game was on Saturday, and ended in a 1-1 draw (everyone wins!) after the English goalkeeper made a terrible error.
Last week I bought a [EDIT: 24] oz (or, if you insist, Venti) iced coffee with milk. It cost me $2.65. That doesn't sound like much, but it made me wonder why I needed to spend money on an iced coffee when I already have coffee beans and milk at home. So, I decided to do the math on buying iced coffee versus making my own. I use 2 tsp of fresh-ground coffee beans per cup, so a 12 cup pot will take 24 tsp or--handy conversion hint--8 tbsp.
Finding the perfect apartment can be a headache, to say the least--even if it's located above Seinfeld's coffee shop (see right). Amid all the excitement, important factors that should be considered before renting often get overlooked. As a reformed renter of the cheapest location I could find, I'm here to present a renters checklist of things to look out for when on the hunt for the next, or first, apartment.
A few weeks ago I was mindlessly checking my email: Facebook; Hotmail; old, tired undergraduate mailbox; and then my graduate inbox from Portland State University. Attention Students! brass Internship Available, read the subject line…
What is consumerism? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, consumerism is the promotion of the consumer’s interests; the theory that an increasing consumption of good is economically desirable; also: a preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods.
There's no pain to my hindquarters like going to my financial institution. If I make it before closing time, I'm rushing to fill out deposit and/or withdrawal slips to secure my place in line, only to find that I'm at the end of a ten minute wait.
…as you and I are to Facebook--you can't just run your mouth and expect it not to hit the fan.
There are plenty of reasons to keep your social networking image cleaner than fresh linoleum. One of the biggest: your job could be in the balance.
