The DrumBeat

Textbook costs pose challenge for students, faculty

Madison Heiser • September 11, 2020

Photo by Chris Swann and graphic by Madison Heiser One essential supply nearly every college student must purchase is textbooks. In an era of increasingly digitized media, textbooks are becoming more...

Top ten ways to save money in college

thedrumbeat • February 27, 2015

By Shannon Paris Staff Writer Finding the best ways to pinch a penny here or save a dollar there are key for a college student’s survival. Considering these skills will be used even...

Financial Aid Literary Week

thedrumbeat • April 14, 2014

TJC is giving students the opportunity to get educated on financial aid and learn to save money, spend wisely and plan for their future. “If we can have a student come and walk away saying, 'I didn't...

Last Day to Leave the Dorms

thedrumbeat • April 14, 2014

There are about 1,000 students living on campus who have to make sure all their belongings are out by noon on May 9. If not, their belongings will be considered abandoned property and may be charged a...

What Do You Do When The Gratuity Stops?

thedrumbeat • February 22, 2014

Gratuity stops your paycheck drops

SSFAC Funding and Shortfalls

thedrumbeat • February 22, 2014

Student Service Fee Advisory Committee directs funding for clubs and organizations

Spare change is turning up in surprising places

thedrumbeat • February 7, 2014

Looking for cash in your own stomping grounds.

Love shouldn’t cost a thing

thedrumbeat • February 10, 2013

The time has come where Wal-Mart becomes abundant with red and pink candies, over-sized stuffed animals, fragrant roses, and jewelry shimmering brighter than day. Valentine’s Day of 2012 was expected...