By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

While the first season fixated on the ‘how,’ this time around viewers get to the ‘why.’

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The aspiring physician was recognized this year by the American Association of University Women for her intersectional advocacy.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Government has a system of checks and balances, so should the media.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

In the adult world, having an online presence means more than an Instagram account.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Whether you’re studying abroad or heading to the beach, these apps are lifesavers.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Remember, you’re not there to make friends. At the same time though, don’t be a douche.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Through her movement, ‘The Cherry Project,’ Pinkley shares the personal stories of students and peers to inspire others.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

More and more research is indicating that attendance policies only hurt their intended beneficiaries.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

To balance school, work and my social life, I split my time fifty-fifty, and I couldn’t be happier.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The sophomore run of the awkward series is another hit, as it gets all the weirdness of romance exactly right.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

This one’s for the humanities majors out there.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The UW-Madison junior is petitioning her school to offer ten scholarships to Syrian refugees.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Your General Education classes are more important than you think.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Instead of pursuing vague titles, schools should take concrete, implementable steps to ensure the safety of their students.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Through the College Reading Experience, universities are using novels to connect their underclassmen and transfer students as well as help them adapt to college life.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

It’s hard enough maintaining a dean’s list-worthy GPA in college, let alone running a magical world and defeating mystical beasts.

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The program might have some problems, but it was still the only test I’ve ever been eager to take.