The Cretaceous Dakota Formation of the eastern part of the state preserved fossils of local dinosaurs. Later in the Cretaceous, Nebraska was covered by seawater. This sea was called the Western Interior Seaway. Ammonites, fish, sea turtles, and plesiosaurs swam in these waters. Did Nebraska used to be an ocean? […]
By the 1700s, many tribes called the area home, including the Omaha, Ioway, Oto-Missouria, Sioux, Cheyenne, Pawnee and Arapaho. Contact between native peoples and Europeans was first recorded in the late 1600s and early 1700s when French and Spanish fur trappers and explorers ventured into Nebraska. Who were the first […]
Nebraska was admitted to the Union as the 37th state. What number is Nebraska out of the 50 states? Nebraska, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted to the union as the 37th state on March 1, 1867. What region number is Nebraska? Nebraska is composed […]
“Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.” What did George Washington say to his soldiers? Washington, encouraging his men to re-enlist in the army – Tuesday, December 31, 1776 · George […]
The word frat is short for fraternity, and both words mean “body of men associated by common interest,” from the Latin root fraternitatem, or “brotherhood.” A frat will usually have their own house and a name made up of two or three Greek letters. Where does fraternal originate from? fraternal […]
The start of the university is generally taken as 1209, when scholars from Oxford migrated to Cambridge to escape Oxford’s riots of “town and gown” (townspeople versus scholars). To avert possible troubles, the authorities in Cambridge allowed only scholars under the supervision of a master to remain in the town. […]
The two schools of thought that dominated Hellenistic philosophy were Stoicism, as introduced by Zeno of Citium, and the writings of Epikouros. Stoicism, which was also greatly enriched and modified by Zeno’s successors, notably Chrysippos (ca. 280–207 B.C.), divided philosophy into logic, physics, and ethics. What are Hellenic ideals? 4 […]
Alum: A gender neutral term for members of men’s or women’s fraternal organizations who are no longer undergraduates. Badge: A “pin” worn by fully-initiated members of each fraternity or sorority that carries its official insignia. Is there a gender neutral fraternity? More generally — no co-ed fraternities are “Greek organizations”. […]
There was no question that Nebraska would be a free state, but the fate of its southern neighbor, Kansas, became a matter of fierce debate. Pro- and antislavery activists flooded into the new Kansas territory, each side seeking to turn popular sovereignty to their own advantage. Were Kansas and Nebraska […]
Between 2014 and 2018, the percentage of Harvard undergraduates reporting that they have or think they may have depression increased from 22% to 31%, and the percentage reporting that they have or think they may have an anxiety disorder increased from 19% to 30%. What is the percentage of students […]
Math 55. “Math 55” has gained a reputation as the toughest undergraduate math class at Harvard—and by that assessment, maybe in the world. The course is one many students dread, while some sign up out of pure curiosity, to see what all the fuss is about. What is the highest […]
Harvard Admissions – SAT, ACT, GPA, and Class Rank According to the most recent official statistics available (Class of 2024), the mid-50% SAT range for admitted freshman was 710-770 on the EBRW section and 750-800 on the math section; on the ACT the range was 33-35. Does Harvard require SAT […]
Cons of going to university You will end up in debt. You will commit a long time to your studies. You won’t be guaranteed a job. You will lack technical skills. There won’t be a lot of contact time. It can be overwhelming. You may earn less than an apprentice. […]
Bachelor’s degree holders generally earn 84% more than those with just a high school diploma, the report said — and the higher the level of educational attainment, the larger the payoff. Is a college degree worth it? Despite the rising cost of post-secondary education, a college degree still pays off […]
Science GPA: includes anatomy and physiology in biology, biology, chemistry and physics courses. Combined Science and Math GPA: includes all courses in the science GPA, plus math courses. What is included in a science GPA? Your science GPA is comprised of grades in medical school prerequisite classes like biology, chemistry, […]