12 Words and Phrases That Millennials Have Completely Redefined
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“F**k, Marry, Kill”: Putting a Crude Game in its Place
As popularity for FMK continues to rise, it’s essential to avoid its offensive undertones.…
How to Prepare for Classes You’re Unprepared For
Getting out of Calculus I sounded like a good idea before they put you in Calculus II.…
Why Vaping May Be More Dangerous Than Cigarettes
Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.…
Is Working Out in a Group the Right Choice for You?
Weighing the pros and cons of exercising with friends.…
How We Can End Racial Bias in Policing
When it comes to making real change, reflexive, punitive measures are rarely the answer.…
The Problem(s) with Student Email Accounts
How much time do you have?…
Should You Be an RA?
Answering one of college’s greatest questions.…
Who Will Hillary Choose for Her VP? And Why Should You Care?
It won’t be Bernie and it shouldn’t be Elizabeth Warren, which only makes her choice more important.…
When Your Siblings are Choosing a College, Your Advice Can Be Harmful
Tempting as it may be to influence the fates, your sibling’s choice needs to be theirs alone.…
Our Generation Is Less Patriotic Than Ever. Could That Be a Good Thing?
In the midst of volatile politics and shifting international dynamics, the meaning of patriotism has become murkier than ever before.…
Confessions of a Teenage Telemarketer: What You Learn from Terrible Jobs
Especially in college and high school, finding an enjoyable work environment with enriching coworkers should be your first priority.…
Breaking Down the “Brexit,” England’s Darkest Cheerio
With the national referendum two days away, here’s what the Brexit could mean for America.…
Better, Yet Still Worse: The Curious Case of Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber’s music is better than it was 5 years ago. Here’s why people still hate him.…
Millennials and Late Night Talk Shows: Who Really Needs Who?
Despite the decrease in ratings and slow death of cable, late night television is more important than ever.…
Introvert, Extrovert and Other Terms That are Bullsh*t
Not only is classifying your personality with stark opposites inaccurate, it risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.…
What College Students Can Learn from the Marshmallow Test
Much of what modern psychology knows about self-control was established by the Marshmallow Man. And no, not the one from Ghostbusters.…