How to Get Started in Freelancing

The steps you need to take if you want to build your career around freelancing.

Why Pageants Are Problematic

Pageants are swiftly falling behind the times. Here are three ways they could change to empower the modern woman.

Caroline Danehy’s Plastic Bottle Fashion

This Colgate University student’s clothing line brings plastic to the beach—in your swimwear.

How to Subvert Sexist Behavior in Public Spaces on Campus

You belong on campus. Misogynists don’t.

The 5 Best Sci-Fi Books to Binge-Read This Summer

A look at some of the most addicting, immersive and captivating standalone novels and series to dive into over summer break.

The Case for Copy Editors

The ‘New York Times’ copy editors’ walkout reveals the great paradox of modern journalism—there is more to cover but fewer resources.

Want to Learn a New Language? Try ‘Drops’

If you’ve wanted to learn a new language but were always too busy, the new vocabulary app ‘Drops’ is here to help.

‘The Big Sick’ Challenges Hollywood’s Standard of Romantic Comedies

The indie darling captivated audiences and created new expectations for humor and inclusion in rom-coms.

Are Reality Shows Starring People with Medical Conditions Exploitative?

People may feel bad about going to freak shows at the carnival, but that same voyeurism is what’s keeping some series alive.

Good News, Science Proves You’re Hotter Than You Think

Psychological research proves that you’re hella attractive, especially when you’re not even trying.

Why Do Millennials Care About DNA Kits?

For a generation infamous for breaking from tradition, they seem particularly interested in their genetic heritage.

Meet the Inventor of Runaway, a Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Resource

Satvik Sethi, a sophomore at SUNY Binghamton, is working to create a community of friends for those suffering with mental illness.

5 Throwback Movies to Watch on Netflix for a Nostalgic Night

Grab your favorite snacks and get ready to reminisce.

How Can the NBA Handle Its Conference Inequity?

Here’s what needs to happen to reenergize the playoffs and get the East back on its feet.

Why You Don’t Have to be Best Friends with Your Roommate

Keeping your relationship at an acquaintance level actually comes with a lot of benefits.

Netflix’s ‘GLOW’ Is Just the Right Amount of Outdated

The series, which follows a band of wayward female wrestlers, seamlessly blends stereotype subversion into its ’80s training montages.

Are Standardized Tests a Fair Way of Evaluating Students?

Many colleges are moving away from using standardized testing scores to determine a student’s potential, but why?

5 Reasons Why Introverts Make the Best Friends

Don’t shy away from people who are shy.

How to Become a More Politically Active Student

A few steps easy steps on increasing your political engagement on campus and beyond.

Why LeBron James Should Join the Golden State Warriors

This may sound blasphemous to some but, for LeBron, titles should be all that matter.

How to Respond When a Survivor Tells You About Their Sexual Assault

Your response can affect how they heal.

A (Not So) Successful Guide to Making Friends in Your Twenties

I haven’t had many successful friendships, but you learn more from your failures, right?

What Being a Resident Assistant Is Like

From Band-Aids to barf to building a community, your local RA is ready to help.

6 Tips on How to Make the Perfect Course Schedule

You’re going to have to make a new schedule every semester, so why not do it right?

Meet the Ohio State Entrepreneur Behind Flyby BBQ

David Butcher is heating up Ohio with his smoked meats and tasty sauces served from a truck.

Ranking the Work of ‘Baby Driver’ Director Edgar Wright

With the critical and box office success of Edgar Wright’s newest action heist comedy, it’s time to talk about the other great features in his filmography.

The Problem of Revenge Porn

Technology has made the nonconsensual leaking of others’ explicit media into an epidemic, but the tech industry has some tricks up its sleeve.

5 Stimulating Ways to Exercise Your Mind This Summer

If you want to stay mentally fit for next semester, try one of these activities.

10 Essential Items to Add to Your College Packing List

You’ll be thankful later when you can fix any wardrobe malfunction or clean any surface.

A Look at Women Represented in Media

As women’s roles in film and TV offer more variation and complexity, women off screen are granted more room to be themselves.

Are You a Slacktivist?

So, something horrible has happened—again. How do you show support? With a hashtag, of course. Just don’t neglect to offer practical aid.

#Fitspo and the Hashtags People Don’t Talk About

The #fitspiration community has a dark side, and it’s less about health and more about weighing less.

5 Harmless, Heatless Hairstyles for Summer

Don’t fret and don’t fry. These hairstyles won’t damage your hair and will keep you cool and chic for summertime.

How to Survive the Retail Apocalypse in 4 Steps

It’s the end of the world—or, at least, the end of the era of retail. If your job is in jeopardy, here are some survival tips.

Mastering the Art of Napping

Siestas are an integral, precious component of college life. Here’s a guide to getting the best rest—so you can pass that test and party like a pro.

When It Comes to Diversity, Why Does Broadway Beat Hollywood?

The actual statistics comparing the two entertainment bigs might surprise you.

‘Alone’ Isn’t Just Another Reality TV Competition

On the History Channel’s new survival show, contestants don’t even have a camera crew to help them.

Paying It Forward: The Kindness Card Experiment

New Yorkers, of all people, proved that they can be generous and kind through the anonymously funded experiment.

6 Tips to Streamline the Scholarship Application Process

More money, fewer problems.

How to Read (in College)

If you’re having trouble keeping up with reading assignments, it might because you’re leisure-reading instead of college-reading.

The Unforeseen Challenges of Brexit

Theresa May and the British state are torn between appearing resolute in their demands and striking a deal that doesn’t hurt English citizens.

The NBA Arms Race

To beat the Warriors, teams across the country are loading up.

The Cultural Legacy of ‘Hamilton’ Is Starting to Take Shape

Almost three years after the musical premiered, the ways it has forever changed the landscape of theatre are starting to make themselves apparent.

Taylor Swift’s Triumphant, Vindictive Return to Spotify

All she had to do was stay…on streaming services.

The Environmental Destruction Agency

Once tasked with regulating industry and protecting the well-being of America’s natural world, the EPA has become a haven for anti-science and anti-environmentalism attitudes. Why? Because of Scott Pruitt.

Meaningful Gun Regulation Will Never Be Partisan

Political rhetoric has turned gun ownership into an untouchable issue that relies on paranoia and fearmongering. In reality, the conversation is simple.

YouTube’s New Revenue System Has Wrestling Content in a Chokehold

In their effort to ‘de-monetize’ videos with inappropriate content, the video site has arbitrarily punished the creators of wrestling commentary, leaving the entire industry reeling.

How Jaclyn Hill Overhauled the Beauty Industry

Hill, a YouTube beauty blogger who followed in the pioneering footsteps of Michelle Phan, has transformed the makeup world by showing how key influencers can determine the success of a product.

Haim’s Genre-Defying New Album Will See You Through Heartbreak

‘Something to Tell You’ combines jaunty hooks with meaningful songwriting to reflect the ups and downs of love.

5 Dorm DIYs You Need to Try

You save money on a trip to Target, and you make your dorm feel less like a WWII bunker. Win-win.

How to Dance Like a Professional

If you’ve ever felt too intimidated to give dancing a serious chance, try out some of these techniques.

For the Live-Action ‘Lion King,’ Disney Needs to Go Dark

Audiences today expect a different tone from their blockbusters, so Simba’s return is going to need to downplay its problem-free philosophy.

James v. Jordan: Who’s the GOAT?

No, despite LeBron’s fifth Finals loss, the discussion hasn’t ended.

The Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2017

As the halfway point of 2017 passes, it is time to look back at the best releases in hip-hop to this point of the year.

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Hawaii

Outside of the contiguous United States, patriotism looks a little different.

The Rise of the Y.A. Anthology

Instead of rolling the dice on one novel, use anthologies as a kind of literary pupu platter.

The Benefits of Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Studying abroad, who?

Designer Jo Gopinath Fights Exploitation with Ecofashion

The Santa Clara University student, who will be traveling to Bolivia this summer to work with a female co-op producing sustainable clothing, weaves social justice into her sustainable clothing line.

South African Polygamy Is Becoming Reality TV

The show “Uthando Nes’thembu,” which follows Musa Mseleku and his four wives, offers a glimpse into a society where polyamory is more normalized than in America.

The 10 Best National Parks for College Students

If you’re looking to take a road trip this summer that you’ll never forget, take it to one of these gorgeous national parks.

Ohio State’s Matt Schiller Uses Engineering to Help the 90 Percent

The sophomore is currently developing a prototype for an expandable shoe, which will help those who can’t afford a new pair each year.

‘Baby Driver’ Rocks—and Rolls

The well-rounded film uses music creatively, resembling ‘Drive’ with freshness in the details.

On Point(e): Meet The Ballerina Who Doubles as a Business Major

Alexandra Chumney’s life is a balancing act between dance classes and business courses.

5 Problems with Y.A. Literature and How to Fix Them

Young adult books have been a disappointing echo chamber since ‘The Hunger Games,’ mostly because authors are underestimating their readers.

3 YouTube Videos Every Incoming Freshman Should Watch

Going to college for the first time can be nerve-racking, so prepare yourself by listening to people who have already done it.

Supporting Diversity Doesn’t Stop with ‘Wonderwoman’

“Black Panther,” a film with a 90 percent African-American cast, needs to be successful to reiterate an important point to Hollywood—that audiences want representation.

The Pitfalls of Adapting a Standalone Novel

When going from page to screen, most novels are made into movies, and for good reason. ’13 Reasons Why’ shows exactly what can go wrong when seasons are introduced.

USC’s Daniel Newman Created a ‘Shark Tank’ for Students

The entrepreneurial junior is bridging the gap between talent and management, starting with the business dreams of fellow students.

Does Cultural Appropriation Exist in Fiction Writing?

Art has long been considered a means for artists to create new realities, but cultural sensitivity has challenged that license.

Georgetown’s Nickolas Stukel Helps Fund Medicinal Music Through Marathon-Running

Stukel, who is the founder of Strums & Strides, has run marathons on every continent to raise money to help Musicians on Call bring music to hospitals.

The 4 Stages of Your Relationship with Your Parents During College

Given that your parents have already been through their early twenties, the only one who’ll be surprised by how much you change is you.

Maine Maritime Academy’s Sydney Adams Digs Eco-Friendliness

The volleyball player and ocean preservationist, who holds the record for the most aces in NCAA Division III Women’s College Volleyball, spearheaded the team’s effort to wear 100 percent recycled jerseys.

5 Tips for Getting Your Parents to Treat You Like an Adult

We’ve all heard it: “But you’ll always be my little baby…” yaddah, yaddah, yaddah. Here’s how to help your family understand that you’ve grown up.

5 Essentials Students Need To Buy on Amazon Prime Day

Going on their third year, Amazon Prime is hosting a deal day for their users and have great deals for students on a budget.

Why Every Freshman Should Take a College Transition Class

Classes that help you go from high school to college seamlessly are like instruction manuals—you might not read them, but you’d be a lot better off if you did.

Your Younger Sibling Is Applying to College—So What?

Here’s some guidance on how to give some guidance to a younger sibling applying to college.

The 10 Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in the Country

A brief guide to the most stunning and accessible trails open to canine hikers in the United States.

Why Taking Summer Classes Is Always the Smart Move

Going to school in the summer after you’ve been stressing for the last sixteen weeks sucks, but maymesters can be worth it in the long run.

Are Amazon Echoes Worth the Money for Students?

Alexa certainly has her benefits, such as remembering your alarms, reminding you about homework and playing your music, but the price tag can be dissuasive.

With KinoSol, Ella Gehrke Is Reducing Global Food Waste Through Dehydration

The Iowa State student is a co-founder of KinoSol and inventor of the Orenda food dehydrator, which allows impoverished areas to preserve food and reduce hunger levels.

Actor Ian Garthwaite Is Breathing New Life Into Shakespeare’s Scripts

The Acting major and Nebraska Wesleyan University student has performed in a variety of productions, but is making a name for himself as a Shakespearean savant.

Taylor Grey’s ‘Space Case’ Is in a Galactic Genre of Its Own

Grey’s debut album combines down-to-earth lyrics, day-dreamy vocals and astronomical star power.

This Trans NCAA Soccer Player Kept Her Gender a Secret for Years

Last year, Athena Del Rosario came out about her experience as a trans athlete, and is now embracing her role as more than just a soccer player.

Are You Still Not Using Your Campus Writing Center?

Peer writing consultations can drastically improve your writing, they’re completely free and your professor will appreciate your effort, which makes them pretty much a no-brainer.

5 Childhood Board Games That Will Have You Rolling in Nostalgia

Even though you’ve learned that life is more complicated than Life, and buying property is nothing like Monopoly, sometimes it’s worth it to forget that from time to time.

Austin Jones and the Disturbing Ease of Child Pornography

The YouTube star has admitted to preying on young, female fans, so why is he getting away with it?

How to Talk to Your Younger Sibling About Sex

Since older siblings can sometimes be the best sex-ed teachers, here are four important topics to cover and a few links about how to get the conversation started.

Why ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Changed How I Think About Race

The film, which is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and sourced from Baldwin’s writing, poses questions that were as relevant at the time of their writing as they are today.

Feminist Literature, for Kids

In the continued push for gender equality, authors are telling the stories of remarkable women more than ever. And it’s about time.

Why Every Girl Squad Needs a ‘Mom’ Friend

You’d be lost (literally) without her.

Why Rushing a Sorority Was the Best Thing That’s Happened to Me

It’s not all door chants and cringey stereotypes .

4 Reasons Why ’30 Rock’ Is the Best Comedy Show of All Time

Forget ‘Friends,’ Tina Fey’s magnum opus is the television show that deserves a Netflix renaissance.

‘Megan Leavey’ Gives Audiences a Reason for Pause

The heartwarming film shakes up a trope-laden genre by presenting flawed characters, realistic emotions and a complicated world.

On ‘Big Fish Theory,’ the Afro-Future Is Now

The latest work from Long Beach’s greatest lyricist, Vince Staples, pushes sonic barriers and provides a glimpse of a young rapper assessing his burgeoning legacy.

The Introverted Intern That Could

Despite what you’ve heard, you don’t have to be outgoing to stand out in your internship.

From Hawaii with Glove

After being cut from WSU, Maui-native and pitcher Ryley Widell transferred to an Arizona junior college, where he then proceeded to prove everyone wrong.

Kalamazoo Rapper Jordan Green Finds Success in Collaboration

Green, who performs as one half of 2G’s Music, as well as studies Accounting and Finance at Western Michigan University, has found rabid reception for his anthemic cuts.

In ‘Cherry Bomb The Documentary,’ Tyler, The Creator Comes to Life

The Odd Future alum has one of the most singular, shocking sounds in music, and a new documentary takes fans into his creative process.

The 5 Best Spices to Health Up Your Lifestyle

No supplements, hippie grocers or crazy diet plans required!

Stay Creeped Out All Year with These 4 Horror Novels

No need to wait till Halloween to break out the occult.