Robyn Scherer
Recent articles
Scherer: The importance of being passionate
It’s hard for me to believe that in less than two weeks, I will be receiving my fourth degree from CSU and may be finished with schooling forever. May 3, 2011 | 1:12 am
Scherer: Who will continue the family farm?
Want to know what one of the biggest issues is in agriculture? It’s passing down the farm from one generation to the next. It has proved to be challenging for two reasons. Apr 29, 2011 | 12:06 am
Scherer: Farmer Bill not about farmers
Next year, the farm bill will go up for review again. Due to the common name of this bill, many people are falsely led to believe this bill only benefits farmers. Apr 22, 2011 | 1:24 am
Scherer: Problem with the horse-processing ban
I can remember having a horse since the time I was a little girl. His name was Flax, and he was my best friend. Apr 17, 2011 | 11:02 pm
Scherer: To water your lawn or water your crops
As the year progresses, more and more water will be used for the purpose of maintaining a green lawn and healthy plants. Apr 8, 2011 | 2:23 am
Leaving behind my agricultural roots
Let’s face it: Being in agriculture is hard. You have long days, you get dirty and you don’t get a steady paycheck. Mar 31, 2011 | 11:57 pm
Agriculture is a necessity
During the first few days of spring break, I got to do something amazing: I had my first
experience in Washington D.C., as well as my first experience with National Agriculture Day.
Mar 25, 2011 | 12:19 am
Finding dream job requires education
For those of us about to graduate, naturally, we start thinking about what comes after graduation. Answer: the real world. Feb 18, 2011 | 12:33 am
Impress your loved ones on a budget
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to spend inordinate amounts of money to show those you love that you care. Feb 14, 2011 | 2:41 pm
Know where your food comes from
On Tuesday, Oprah aired what I consider to be a very interesting show, and by no means am I an Oprah fan. Feb 4, 2011 | 12:42 am
Scherer: Be prepared for higher food prices
If you haven’t heard yet, fuel prices are expected to rise in the coming months, and stay high through the summer. Jan 28, 2011 | 12:48 am
Scherer: Experience success this semester
There is something good about today. It’s Friday, and it’s the last day of your first week back for the spring semester. Jan 21, 2011 | 1:02 am
During this year's holiday season, remember to give
Times are tight for everyone, I know. You probably don’t have a lot of extra money to even buy gifts for your family. Dec 10, 2010 | 3:38 pm
Scherer: The season of sun-kissed glows come at a high price
Now that winter is finally here, it seems like it’s that time of year again. Yes ladies, and maybe some gentleman, it’s tanning bed season. Dec 2, 2010 | 10:47 pm
What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many of you are probably looking forward to the break from school and the impending week off. Nov 19, 2010 | 1:36 am
Scherer: Prejudices are based on ignorance, education can help
Imagine you are back in high school. You walk down the hallway, and out of nowhere you’re shoved against the lockers for no apparent reason. Nov 12, 2010 | 12:10 am
Scherer: Rethink that Jager bomb
It’s Saturday night, and you’re out at a party. One of your friends raids the liquor cabinet, and quickly finds a bottle of Jaeger. You open the fridge, and find a Redbull. Hello good time, goodbye health. Nov 4, 2010 | 11:48 pm
Scherer: Neither political party has our best interests in their minds
Come Tuesday, the current power distribution of the Senate and the House could change drastically. The Democrats currently control both the House and the Senate, but with recent political problems on voter’s minds, the polls could dictate a very different outcome. We all remember Obama’s promise of “change;” however, I don’t think the current change is what we, the citizens of this country, anticipated. Now, according to the Gallup polls, Obama’s approval rating has dropped from 66 percent in February of 2009 to just 44 percent as of Oct. Oct 28, 2010 | 8:59 pm
Scherer: The importance of being safe
Sometimes it is amazing the difference between the sexes. To this day, the standard between males and females is still different. Although it is getting better, there is one particular subject that is fairly bothersome. Oct 21, 2010 | 9:32 pm
Scherer: It's just not official until it's Facebook-status official
I know you have all been there. You meet someone new, think you can hit it off and maybe you have the guts to ask for a phone number. Oct 14, 2010 | 9:51 pm
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Who of the following is not on the Board of Governors?
