Are Manic Pixie Dream Girls the New Barbie Doll? Though the characters may seem empowered, in reality, they’re just repackaging misogynist concepts in new ways.… January 26, 2017
Courtney Cook on Why You Need to Stop Apologizing for Art In both her creative writing and visual art, the University of Michigan student is a testament to the power of confessional expression.… January 19, 2017
The Cling Rap: Dealing with Overly Attached Friends The line between being a good friend and being an overbearing one is thin. Here’s how to walk it.… January 11, 2017
Virtual Reality vs. Real Expectations Virtual reality has been a popular concept for decades. Now that it’s here, how does it stack up to its sci-fi predecessors?… January 6, 2017
Why I Regret Choosing a Small Campus Ultimately, the same things that attract you to a small campus as a freshman will be the reasons you get bored of it as a sophomore.… January 1, 2017
How Having Non-English-Speaking Parents Affects the College Experience Though translating everything can get tedious, it does come with its advantages.… December 23, 2016
Industrial Design Major Sevgim Akcakil Has Invented the Perfect Pot The SCAD student created the 'Propago Pot,' a wooden, geometric container that eliminates the need to repot plants.… December 14, 2016
Making Christmas Scary: Why Do Christmas-Horror Films Exist? The Christmas-horror genre combines the spirit of the holidays with spooky, chair-gripping fear—and it’s awesome.… December 7, 2016
The Human Mail Challenge and the Dangers of YouTube Trends Come on guys, didn’t we learn enough from the Cinnamon Challenge?… December 2, 2016
How Black Friday Differs Overseas Sure, Black Friday exists in other countries, but when you’re not in America, nobody gets trampled for a discounted TV.… November 23, 2016
College Campuses Are No Longer a Safe Place For Expressing Your Political Opinion College campuses have always been centers of discourse and respectful debate, but has the outcome of this election altered that trait forever?… November 16, 2016
Make Writing Great Again: Learning How to Give and Receive Feedback in Workshops Don’t be the guy who can’t handle some constructive criticism; use the guidance of your peers to make your pieces stronger together.… November 9, 2016
Why Senioritis Can Trigger a Sudden Hate for Your Major Do you really hate your finance major, or are you maybe just a tad overtired?… November 2, 2016
Is Urban Exploration an Adventurous Time-Killer Or a Total Nightmare? Exploring uninhabited, “haunted” buildings can lead you to some crazy, inspirational findings, but it can also leave you running for the hills.… October 26, 2016
We Don’t Want Trump: The Perspective of International Students If Donald Trump becomes the next president, most international students will choose to pack their bags and head home to avoid his xenophobic racism.… October 19, 2016
Why Your Parents Worry about Study Abroad Programs When you want to relocate across the globe for a semester, your parents can’t help but worry.… October 13, 2016
Help Wanted: Why International Students Struggle to Find Jobs A student visa restricts international students to working solely on campus, but it isn’t always easy to find a helpful employer at school.… October 5, 2016
When Does Casual Drinking Become an Alcohol Problem? Turning 21-years-old is exciting, but don’t let too many beers ruin your year.… September 28, 2016