Freshman Guide

We’ve got the answers to all the questions you were always too afraid to ask. Have a question? Send it to shermanave1@gmail.com!

How to deal with a terrible roommate.

The three things nobody ever told you about college.

Your guide to Wildcat Welcome Week that will almost surely have you saying, “I can’t believe NU hasn’t sued their asses yet!”

Ross Packingham on the fifth most important part of your average week: Attending class.

Sir T-Worth on how to stay sober and like it.

Commandant Leo Sextoi’s guide to Bicycles at NU.

The 10 mistakes you will undoubtedly make in college.

Evander Jones’ preseason Residential College Power Rankings.

Professor J. Reginald Vandernips provides a lesson on libations at Northwestern.

Evanston in Your Mouth: Your Guide to Eating Out around the Northwestern Campus.

An introduction to Northwestern’s inoperable online overlord, CAESAR.

Safety is important. Commandant Leo Sextoi advises students on the best way to avoid a brutal mugging.

Worried about making friends? We’ve got the insider scoop on how to befriend your peers at college.

The Ave’s resident athletics expert Sir Edward Twattingworth III breaks down how to properly attend a Northwestern sporting event.

Ross Packingham’s comprehensive guide to the City of Evanston.

Chenny Ng tells Freshmen what the greatest things about Northwestern consist of. Kittens included.

The aptly-named Ross Packingham provides essential packing advice for incoming freshmen.

Successfully navigating Dorm Life can be tricky, which is why Ross Packingham and Evander Jones are here to help.

Learning how to not end up in the back of a random guy’s van is an important skill to have in college. Blaise Bernard has all the details on how to avoid all those creepers who were foolish enough to take our previous romantic advice.

Ross Packingham delivers a thorough guide to Northwestern’s beautiful campus. Apparently peeing on every building on campus makes you an “expert” or something.

Our never-fail guide to engaging in a successful hookup. Note: any romantic advice you take from us is assumed at your own risk. We are not responsible for the physical and/or emotional damage it may cause.

Sir Edward Twattingworth III instructs Freshmen on how to truly party like a wildcat.

Ross Packingham summarizes all the glory of Burger King into four easily digestible (at least easier to digest than 20 chicken fingers) factoids.

Ross Packingham’s helpful compendium of Keg strategies, or Kategies, that are essential to enjoying a successful night at The Keg of Evanston.

In our first installment, Evander Jones delves into the subtle nuances of Northwestern Academics.

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