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You probably don’t need a reminder that gas prices are extremely high right now in Rochester. You also most likely don’t need to know that gas prices will be expected to top $4 this summer. Shall I go on?But before you go out and buy a brand new bicycle to get you from point A to point B, try looking at some ways to squeeze out more miles from your car. While these tips probably won’t give you an exponentially higher gas mileage, it can save you from frequent trips to the pump. More...

Colleges around the world have different programs for their students. Some events may be planned around campus or feature inexpensive concerts by big name acts. Representatives from every college think they are the best and that they have implemented extraordinary programs that their students enjoy. But SUNY Geneseo has gone above and beyond, and has won an international award. More...

The internet has become a resource for practically anything you want to find. From recipes for your favorite dessert to recipes for making bombs, you can find almost anything online. Recently, a group of teenage girls from Florida decided to make their YouTube debut by taping an attack on a classmate and then posting it on the popular video Web site. While this may seem shocking to some people, it’s only one example of how extreme some people will go on the Internet. More...

For many, Sparknotes.com and Pinkmonkey.com can be a blessing and a curse. While the sites offer summarized versions of extremely long books, what the student ends up with is a paltry tasting of what otherwise would’ve been a really interesting read. It has reduced the student from an appreciator of books, to a quick skimmer. It’s like eating the buns off a hamburger and not getting to the meat. More...

Finals week is coming up whether you like it or not. Some students are already feeling the pressure of the most hated time of year and are scrambling for ways to prepare for the exams. More...

When some students at Nazareth College decided that they wanted to learn more about politics and current events, they started a new club called Students for Political Action and Awareness. In the short time since its creation, SPAA has attracted a variety of students who meet to discuss and debate the issues they find most interesting. However, the group enjoys their newfound awareness so much that they decided to share it with the rest of campus through an upcoming event called Apathy Stinks! More...

They’re saying that green is the new black—that is, environmentally-friendly living is the hottest trend these days. However, as college students, our budgets can’t really accommodate a totally green lifestyle. How many students do you know who can afford a hybrid car or to replace all the appliances in their apartment with Energy Star products? Luckily for you, in honor of Earth Day, RocLoop put together this list of simple ways to go green without taking a major toll on your wallet. Some of these tips can actually save you money, so check them out! More...

It’s hard saving money when you’re a college student. School loans, groceries and dorm necessities – it can be draining on a student’s pocket. Next time you’re thinking of buying something, try using the Student Advantage savings card. More...

During Easter break, a team of 12 people from Roberts Wesleyan College (this author included) had the unique opportunity to fly to Northern Ireland and work with Tower View Free Methodist church in Bangor, a 20-minute ride from the capital city of Belfast (Bangor’s claim to fame? Two members of the rock band ‘Snow Patrol’ hail from the sea-side town).   More...

As graduation approaches quickly, St. John Fisher College’s Career Center held one last event to help graduating seniors. The Career Center works with students to help them with their professional careers after Fisher, they want students to stand out at a job interview and in their chosen career. Betsy McDermott who’s in charge of the career center was also in charge of this last event, an etiquette dinner. Held on April 1 in the Wilson Formal at Fisher, the dinner was catered by the schools dining service. More...