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Investing can be an important tool for college students looking for a brighter future.

The Investment Advice of Bill Ackman Might Just Be Helpful for Students

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

This investor suggests that going against the herd is the best way to make money — useful advice for those in college who are hoping to avoid the rat race.…

May 17, 2020

Lorraine Is the Best Character on BBC’s ‘Normal People’

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

While she plays a supporting role in the series, this working-class single mother combines tenderness and a strong moral center to anchor the show.…

May 17, 2020

My Hero One’s Justice 2 Fixes Shortcomings Found in Original Game

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The second video game based off of the popular anime series 'My Hero Academia' has been released, but what have they improved?…

May 17, 2020

Netflix Is Bringing Back the Love Triangle in ‘Never Have I Ever’

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Who will Devi choose? The supportive Ben who happens to be in a relationship, or the available bad boy Paxton?…

May 16, 2020

Safiya Nygaard Is the Queen of YouTube

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

With her dry humor, her experimental videos and her willingness to talk about sensitive topics, it's no wonder she has millions upon millions of viewers.…

May 16, 2020

How Anthony Padilla Is Using His Channel to Help People

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The former Smosh YouTuber is offering a voice to those who are often oppressed and stereotyped, all in a judgment-free and educational way.…

May 16, 2020

Eight Years After the Finale, ‘Merlin’ Lives On Thanks to Fan Creations

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

The final scene of the BBC series broke hearts, but the fanbase has coped by creating its own fan fiction and videos — much of it incredibly popular.…

May 15, 2020

Here Are 4 Nutrition Apps To Help You Reach Your Wellness Goals

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

You want to stay healthy, but keeping track of macros, micros and calories can be confusing. Let these applications do the work for you.…

May 15, 2020

A copy of the young adult book They Both Die at the End

5 Underrated Young Adult Books That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.…

May 15, 2020

‘Extraction’ Adds an Emotional Aspect to Its Frenetic Action

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The new Netflix film starring Chris Hemsworth became the No. 1 most watched on the day of its release. But what makes it more appealing than other films in the genre?…

May 15, 2020

‘Loveboat, Taipei’ Explores Feeling Disconnected From Your Culture

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The heartwarming young adult novel follows an Asian American teenager caught between the culture of the United States and her parents' homeland.…

May 14, 2020

Quibi Is Convenient, but Its Programs Leave a Lot To Be Desired

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

The latest streaming platform is bringing 10-minute 'quick bites' of TV straight to your phone. It’s a great idea, but the shows need some work.…

May 14, 2020

Is KAACHI Redefining K-Pop or Corrupting the Genre?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With British, Spanish and Korean members, the UK band has people everywhere divided on what it means to be a K-pop group.…

May 14, 2020

Off-Roading Provides the Perfect Opportunity To Explore

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Make sure you prepare and go with a partner, and there will be no limit to what you might find.…

May 14, 2020

Zenna De Paz modeling using straws to curl hair, one of several TikTok life hacks

Which Viral TikTok Life Hacks Actually Work, and Which Are Busts?

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

From curling your hair with straws to turning FaceTime off with your head, which viral tricks from the social media app are the real deal?…

May 13, 2020

Which Skin Care Ingredients Are Good for Your Skin, and Which Are Bad?

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Forget finding the perfect brand — if you know what's inside what you buy and what it does, you'll be a lot better off.…

May 13, 2020

Ingrid Nilsen in an article about sustainable YouTubers

5 YouTubers Great for Those Just Getting Into Sustainable Living

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

These content creators demonstrate that sustainability doesn’t have to be about going zero-waste all at once, but about improving where you can.…

May 13, 2020

Busts of famous poets in an article about poetry

How To Write Poetry When You’re Just Starting Out

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Writing a poem can be a terrifying process. Here are some tips to make the journey easier.…

May 13, 2020

Dominic Fike (pictured above) has been the latest musician targeted by the controversy of industry plants.

Dominic Fike Reignites the Controversy Over Industry Plants in Music

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?…

May 12, 2020

Fiction Podcasts Are Giving Readers New Ways to Consume Stories

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

In an era where everything is online, turn off that screen and get lost in a riveting audio drama.…

May 12, 2020

'Tigertail' tells the story of Pin-Jui allowing for the author to celebrate her cultural heritage and mixed identity as a Taiwanese American.

Netflix’s ‘Tigertail’ Tells a Multigenerational Taiwanese Immigrant Story

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Directed by Alan Yang, the film revolves around a stoic Asian father and his strained relationship with his Americanized daughter — and his longing for home.…

May 12, 2020

Keshi’s New EP, ‘bandaids,’ Is an Ode To Being Vulnerable

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The lo-fi artist's extended play is unapologetically emotional and honest, providing an exploration of what it means to move on from heartache.…

May 12, 2020

retail worker in one of many essential businesses wearing a mask

Why Are Some Businesses Essential, and What Does That Say About Us?

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

From professional wrestling to laundromats, the things that stay open show what we didn't realize we needed — and, occasionally, our possibly weird priorities.…

May 11, 2020

Spring 2020 Grading Policies Will Have a Big Effect on Students’ Futures

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

In the wake of the pandemic, schools are rethinking how they grade the spring semester — and private universities are being a little more lenient than their public counterparts.…

May 11, 2020

‘The Defining Decade’ Is Helping You Not Feel so Lost in Your 20s

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

It’s perfectly normal to feel confused as you fully enter adulthood. This book by Dr. Meg Jay shows some ways to attain clarity and direction.…

May 11, 2020

Kim Kardashian, sometimes the subject of black outrage

How Outrage in the Black Community Was Turned Into a Commodity

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Celebrities like the Kardashians and companies like H&M are praised for the styles that black people are derided for, then profit off of the publicity caused by the anger.…

May 11, 2020

Country Music Provides Perfect Examples of Storytelling for Writers

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

The genre gets a bad rap, but those willing to dig deeper will find some clever ways of composing tight, compelling stories.…

May 10, 2020

The Strokes (above) have officially made a comeback and while some fans may not be happy about their sound, the author reminds us that if it's not broke, don't fix it.

The Strokes Pick Up Where They Left Off With ‘The New Abnormal’

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The band's latest album is their first full-length in seven years, and depending on who you ask, it's either a derivative retread or a much-need return to the sounds of the 2000s.…

May 10, 2020

Living Is Research For Artists: 10 Ways To Spark Inspiration Even During Quarantine

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

No matter what the situation, there are always ways to take something from life and turn it into art.…

May 10, 2020

What Is The Millennial Aesthetic and How Is It Transforming Everyday Life?

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Clean lines, soft pink and green plants: From interior design to advertising, the style has permeated our culture.…

May 9, 2020

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