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Dr. Stacy Lopresti-Goodman Is Solving Puppy PTSD

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Lopresti-Goodman works with the Beagle Freedom Project to care for dogs that have been the subject of laboratory experimentation.…

March 3, 2017

Meet the Man Who Invented the Hyperpiano

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After discovering a century-old Steinway with a double keyboard, UW Madison professor Christopher Taylor modernized the instrument and unveiled it to the world.…

March 3, 2017

YouTuber Katherine Berry Talks the Business of Balancing Internet Fame

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Berry has built a massive fan base with her college-lifestyle channel, 'Katherout.'…

January 28, 2017

5 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day on February 13

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From an homage to Leslie Knope, to a slightly more collegiate version of the festivities, here's how to spend the best day of the year.…

January 18, 2017

Museums Now Outnumber Fast Food Restaurants, Apparently

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There are more museums in America than McDonald’s and Starbucks — combined. So why doesn’t it feel that way?…

January 10, 2017

From Astrobiology to Neuroscience, Student Scientist Maria Kalambokidis Explores Frontiers

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The eclectic, brilliant sophomore has received a NASA-funded grant for exoplanetary research, as well as spent a summer at sea studying marine life.…

December 23, 2016

Got Ovaries and Student Debt?

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For students trying to make quick money, donating your eggs may be the way to go.…

December 16, 2016

Are Liberal Arts Language Requisites Really Worth It?

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Requiring all students in pursuit of a BA to take multiple semesters of expensive, inefficient foreign language courses is BS.…

December 11, 2016

Jane Thraikill Is Making Medical Literature Great Again

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By connecting the past, present and future of medicine to literature, Dr. Thrailkill is paving a new path in public health.…

December 8, 2016

Disney’s Polynesian ‘Moana’ Makes Waves for the Right Reasons

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In an acknowledgment of their past mistakes, Disney put incredible efforts into accurate cultural representation, and it shows.…

December 2, 2016

How Having Much Older (Or Younger) Friends Can Change Your Life

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You’d be surprised by how much they can teach you.…

November 29, 2016

What You Learn at Boy Scout Camp When You’re a Girl

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What goes on at these summer camps rarely reaches the ears of Girl Scouts, and that may be for a reason.…

November 17, 2016

The Various Types of Rock Bottom That You’ll Hit in College

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All college is hard, but some college is harder than others.…

November 10, 2016

Why Is This Michigan State Professor Paying Pimps for Their Business Advice?

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To find out how technology has affected illegal prostitution, Dr. Finn hit the streets to talk to the people who know. …

November 6, 2016

Cruelty Free Beauty: Finally, a Movement You and Your Hamster Can Both Agree On

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Animal testing for cosmetics is outdated and cruel, and switching has never been easier.…

November 5, 2016

How to Host a Roommate Meeting That Doesn’t End in Angry Yelling

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Follow these five tips and you’ll finally be able to ask Jesi why she uses a roll of toilet paper every day.…

October 20, 2016

General Classes That Everyone Should Take, Regardless of Their Major

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Now’s your chance to learn about the ocean, space and everything in between.…

October 14, 2016

Meet Ann Clements, the Penn State Professor Pioneering a New Way to Train Teachers

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The Music Education professor is using virtual reality to get future teachers in front of kids that aren’t children.…

October 8, 2016

Universities Need to Start Regulating Luxury Student Housing

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If the housing closest to campus is unaffordable, lower-income students are the ones who suffer.…

October 7, 2016

7 Festive Fall Beverages You Can Drink Instead of a PSL

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Whether you’re a fan of the infamous drink or not, here are a few other options that are perfect for autumn.…

September 29, 2016

Why Bigger Colleges are Better

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Larger universities offer more diversity, more opportunities and more options than smaller colleges.…

September 28, 2016

Meet Dr. Bill Bauerle, Professor and Part-Time Miracle Worker

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The Colorado State professor is using new methods of hop production to make beer better, cheaper and more quickly.…

September 23, 2016

How Cruel Is Your Makeup Bag?

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Cruelty-free cosmetics are on the rise, and animal testing is on the way out.…

September 15, 2016

Debunking the 5 Worst Myths About the Midwest

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Could a region that produced Prince, Eminem, Bob Dylan, Madonna and Nat King Cole really be that boring?…

September 9, 2016

5 YouTube Channels That Every College Student Should Check Out

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These five vlogs range from helpful to hilarious, but they’re all worth your time.…

September 1, 2016

9 Things to Do in Your First Week of College

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Especially if you’re starting in a new city, getting your bearings is critical.…

August 20, 2016

If You’re a Writer, You Should Be an English Major, Right?

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With many colleges now offering courses in technical writing, English is less about writing than ever before.…

August 12, 2016

3 Things You Can Learn from Any Failed Relationship

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A bonus tip is to never date guys who blame their farts on you.…

August 4, 2016

Why ‘Naked And Afraid’ Is the Best Reality Show on Television

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Nudity is only half the appeal.…

July 22, 2016

Measure Your Level of Adulthood with This Adult Point System

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By awarding points to tasks based on their level of adult, you can chart you and your friends’ growth. My roommates and I averaged 180.…

July 14, 2016