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1. A not-so-gray black friday




Black Friday sales jumped 3 percent compared to last year, with student workers putting in long hours and student shoppers hunting for holiday deals.

2. Make sure nothing is left abroad, especially hard-earned credits

While studying abroad provides students with a different academic environment, knowing which program to enroll in and deciding which class to take can seem daunting.

3. Canadian author writes fiction story about reality of the May 4 tragedy

Author James Alan Gardner tried to write a story about the May 4 shootings. He couldn't, so he wrote a story about his failed attempts instead.

4. Events raise awareness about AIDS

Today marks the 20th annual World AIDS Day, a day when individuals and organizations around the world gather and bring greater awareness to the global AIDS epidemic.

5. Allocations requests down; most go to fund conference trips

Nikole Keslar, business and finance director for Undergraduate Student Government, said she thinks allocations funding is slower this semester than last fall.

6. Calendar of Events | Dec. 1



7. Supplements for studying may do more harm than good

Editor's note: All students interviewed for this story as Adderall users are identified by their first names only, for privacy reasons. During finals week, papers, exams and final projects can pile up, causing many late nights.

8. Dealing with culture shock: It's no place like home, but students learn to cope in a different environment

On her first day in Leicester, England, senior English major Lisa Davis encountered her first issue with traveling-abroad transportation.

9. Students discuss ways to relieve end-of-semester stress

As freshman Patricia Haff prepares for her first week of finals, she knows the key to keeping her stress level under control is to stay organized and focused.

10. Scholarships can help with the credits, but students must use smart spending to buy books, airfare, day-to-day expenses and souvenirs

Study abroad adviser Jane Battisson said it is a common misconception that many students are unable to pay for studying abroad but said "there's always a way." Scholarships are one way to finance a study abroad trip. Kent State offers scholarships specifically for students who are studying abroad, as do many individual organizations.