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These female empowerment titles will remind you that the fight for gender equality has always had standard-bearers in the heroines of fiction.

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Senior UVA student LeiLei Secor, founder of the wildly popular online store Designed By Lei, has used her jewelry-making skills to pay for her college degree.

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The Netflix original, ‘Lovesick’, combines sweet humor with startling emotional truths, making it a must-add to your queue.

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Her ‘Today’ show promotion has recently put her in the spotlight, the broadcaster has always been a person worth celebrating.

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We all know New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, but these books will help you stay on track.

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Ithaca College’s Peter Champelli is using motion graphics, radio and video to create journalism with style.

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These highlights from the 2017 edition of ‘The Best American Nonrequired Reading’ provide perfect snapshots of the topics in which defined this past year.

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As the college market gets more competitive, universities are pouring large amounts of money into marketing campaigns to rebrand themselves. But do they really work?

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Even if President Trump declines to, you can celebrate the accomplishments of these five outstanding entertainers–this year’s honorees.

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The North Central College student, author and serialized videographer for Tavi Gevinson’s renowned girl-power publication is writing to survive.

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By spotlighting the friction between self and family, Greta Gerwig’s bittersweet coming-of-age story makes adolescent angst feel novel.

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The show might have finished its final season, but Mindy Lahiri’s Hulu masterpiece has broken the romantic-comedy mold for good.

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On “Reputation,” Swift’s signature songwriting is more guarded and generic, but promises greater things to come through transformation.

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How the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ can help college students survive the winter.

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Five ways to commit to the writing challenge amid classes and approaching finals.

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Does horror send you running for the hills? These classic flicks provide Halloween fun without the scare.

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It might seem like a fun game, but what does it really mean when we turn a real person into an exaggerated character?

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Men seem to miss the benefits they stand to gain from gender equality.

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The NBC show continues to emotionally connect with its large audience through expert, authentic storytelling in its second season.

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Feeling emotionally naked and afraid in a new place? These tips will help you survive and break into a new culture with ease.

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Making an effort to consume and support media about women of all ages benefits everyone.

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From 1D fan to CEO, Nishiki Maredia, alongside co-founder Angela Jin, created the 1950 Collective, which has already netted over $300,000 in revenue.

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Time Magazine has dubbed the devastating hurricane “the first social media storm.”

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Rediscover one of the best comedy writers of our time by delving into some of his best work.

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Jumping back into intense study sessions can be difficult, but these chill tunes will make it a little more enjoyable.

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As an intern for the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national park that spans North Carolina and Virginia, the rising junior helps visitors appreciate the rich history of Appalachia.

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The docuseries offers an inside look at two careers that shaped the music industry forever.

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As the seminal collection from Joan Didion turns fifty, here are four of its best, most perfectly preserved lessons about youth and growing up.

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The rising sophomore and STEAM pioneer is using her skills as a front-end developer to inspire and mentor others.

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

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

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

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Trade in your Spotify playlist (every now and then) for these life-changing podcasts.

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The film’s historic box-office numbers augur a bright future for female action stars and DC Comics.

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When summer laziness starts setting in, use these books to keep your brain sharp and stay entertained.

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After killing off Michael, the show managed to mature its tone without losing its character.