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‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is Netflix’s Latest Reality TV Experiment

After the success of 'The Circle' and 'Love is Blind,' Netflix has released another dating show with a twist.…

May 2, 2020

The Tiger King, Joe Exotic, with a tiger

In ‘Tiger King,’ Dramatic Feuds Overshadow Animal Abuse

The Netflix show was supposedly about big cats in captivity, but its main focus was the crazy cast and their concerns over money and murder.…

May 1, 2020

5 Workout Apps That Will Help You Stay Fit While You Stay Home

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Going to the gym can be intimidating, not to mention expensive, but that doesn't have to stop you from getting the exercise you need.…

May 1, 2020

It’s Time for Shane Dawson to Recognize His Privilege

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The popular YouTuber is estimated to be worth millions, so why does he keep acting like he's so poor?…

May 1, 2020

Violent Protests in the South Highlight Outdated Ideals in Modern Day

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

The South has a long and divisive history with the rest of the country, and it doesn't look like it's ending any time soon.…

May 1, 2020

In a digital storm, it has become easier than ever for artists to release music and create beats without the need for a recording studio.

Internet Beats Are Changing the Way Music Is Created

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Because of the web, aspiring producers and musicians can go from making beats in their bedroom to featuring on tracks by big name artists.…

April 30, 2020

Learning the piano or other instruments can be beneficial to those with disabilities.

How Learning an Instrument Helps People With Disabilities

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Everything from just making sounds to the actual process of practicing can be life-changing.…

April 30, 2020

For a piece on the book 'Yale Needs Women,' a picture of women at Yale the first time the university allowed them to take part in the freshmen move-in day and assembly

‘Yale Needs Women’ Looks Back at the Treatment of Women in the Ivy League

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Anne Gardiner Perkins' new book gives voice to the first women who helped end gender discrimination at the prestigious school in the 1960s.…

April 30, 2020

‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is A Dating Show That Actually Shows Personal Growth

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

On the surface, this dating program sounds like your typical reality show fare, but if you dig a little deeper, you'll see the contestants actually develop as people.…

April 30, 2020

6 Autistic Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

April is Autism Awareness Month, but these Instagram accounts are educating people about autism all year round.…

April 29, 2020

The Guide To Buying Ethically-Made, Sustainable Jewelry

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

A few jewelry companies allow you to be conscious of the environment and working conditions when purchasing new accessories.…

April 29, 2020

Everything You Need To Get Started With Your Own Home Aquarium

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

If you're considering getting fish but don't know where to start, these tips may be helpful.…

April 29, 2020

Year of the Ox (pictured above) and their new single 'viral' touches on the struggles Asian-Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Year of the Ox Responds to Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With ‘Viral’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Korean American rap duo's latest music video comments on the surge in xenophobia directed at Asian Americans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

April 29, 2020

cup of coffee in article about needing to stay positive in quarantine

Tips To Stay Positive and Healthy During Self Isolation

Daniel Reed

Do you find it challenging to stay positive during the quarantine? Learn helpful tips on how to stay positive despite the coronavirus news and how to keep your physical health. …

April 29, 2020

A woman smiling on a pink and purple background in an article about personality quizzes

Are We Letting Personality Quizzes Define Our Personalities?

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

This beloved internet pastime can mess with our sense of self.…

April 28, 2020

NYC Ballet in an article about high art going digital because of the pandemic

‘Elite’ Forms of Art Are Going Digital To Reconnect With the Masses

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Because of social distancing, museums, opera and ballet are trying to adapt and maintain their audience by going online.…

April 28, 2020

Illustration by Sarah Yu of a person surrounded by sheets of paper in an article about humanities students

The Toxicity of Workaholic Culture for Humanities Students

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Now more than ever, those studying literature, philosophy and similar subjects are having to work longer and longer hours just to get by.…

April 28, 2020

iPad next to notebook and open textbook in article about taking digital notes.

Digital Notes VS. Paper Notes – The Ultimate Clash

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Which is more effective? Apple pencil and iPad or good old pen and paper?…

April 28, 2020

Man at blackjack table in article about no deposit bonuses

Not To Be Missed No Deposit Bonuses Available in 2020

Daniel Reed

Looking to gamble online? Here's a way to get some extra money before you even start.…

April 28, 2020

Drawing of Yaeji holding a record in a review of WHAT WE DREW.

Yaeji’s Diverse ‘WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던’ Focuses on Growth

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The electronic artist's latest record draws on personal experiences and mixes a wide range of genres to create something mesmerizing and boldly experimental.…

April 27, 2020

Illustration of looking toward the future after graduation

Our School Year Might Be Cancelled, but Our Graduation Doesn’t Have To Be

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Class of 2020 celebrations may be cancelled in person, but that doesn't mean that we can't celebrate in our own unique ways.…

April 27, 2020

The Harry Potter series (pictured above) helped shape and improve the mental health of the author in her younger years.

How Harry Potter Shaped My Mental Health Growing Up

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

You already have all the magic you need inside.…

April 27, 2020

Screenshot of Joe Exotic from Netflix's Tiger King

While We’re All Self-Quarantined, ‘Tiger King’ Offers a Shared Experience

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

In a time when most of us are separated because of social distancing, the viral Netflix hit is a communal cultural event that we can all talk about.…

April 27, 2020

An interview with Dr. Camille Locht in which he suggested using Africans as lab rats to test for COVID-19 vaccines.

‘Africans Are Not Lab Rats,’ Nor Are They Immune to Coronavirus

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Two doctors came under intense criticism after suggesting using African nations as testing grounds for a COVID-19 vaccine, prompting the hashtag #AfricansAreNotLabRats…

April 26, 2020

A two-page spread of an isolation journal

Now’s the Perfect Time To Start Your Own Isolation Journal

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

When there's nothing better to do, journaling could be the perfect way to pass time and release your inner anxieties.…

April 26, 2020

Illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a the Mima from Perfect Blue

‘Perfect Blue’ Perfectly Captures the Loss of Identity in the Internet Age

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Originally released over 23 years ago, the anime horror film feels remarkably prescient in the era of social media.…

April 26, 2020

The author of this article gives an inside look at his expereinces back home in Mexcio during the Pandemic.

What COVID-19 Is Like in the Southeast Coast of Mexico

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

A naked glimpse of Veracruz during the pandemic.…

April 25, 2020

How To Get the Job Experience You Need To Succeed After Graduation

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Finding a career after college can be daunting when entry-level jobs require years of experience, but it's possible to prepare yourself before graduating.…

April 25, 2020

Illustration by Drew Parrott of Joe Exotic from Tiger King

‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The over-the-top zookeepers of the viral Netflix hit make this series perhaps the strangest true crime series yet.…

April 25, 2020

6 Brownie Instagram Accounts That Will Make Your Life Sweeter

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

These Instagrammers are dedicated to making irresistibly decadent treats. The best part? They will ship them right to your door.…

April 24, 2020

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