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UMD(ilemma): College Without Greek Life is Just Fine

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Fraternities and sororities are constantly in the news for hazing rituals and trouble with alcohol use. Does the presence of Greek life cause more issues than it solves? …

March 19, 2024

Three people stand against a backdrop of the open sky, dressed in black graduation gowns. The audience can clearly see their hair -- short and curly in buns on the far left, brown-blonde in the center, black and braided at the right -- and their caps, festooned with various pride flags representing different identities, such as trans or nonbinary.

Why College is the Perfect Time to Experiment with Gender

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

College is the perfect time for gender experimentation thanks to all of the resources and opportunities it provides.…

February 26, 2024

Fiction Writing Activities to Help You Find Inspiration

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Unconventional writing activities that will give your imagination a work-out.…

January 29, 2024

Millennials and Careers: Why It’s So Difficult for Recent Grads to Find Jobs

Riley Heruska, Austin College

A large percent of millennials are ending up jobless, with a job unrelated to their degree or living with their parents again; why?…

January 24, 2024

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5 Ways To Support Your Friends’ Small Businesses

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.…

October 26, 2020

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Online Courses: We Can Make the Most of It!

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Taking your school courses digitally can be difficult, but here are a few tips to help you stay on track.…

October 22, 2020

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Because of COVID-19, College Football Looks a Little Different This Fall

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

As the coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. begin to lessen, universities are working to start this semester's sports seasons safely.…

October 21, 2020

Nancy Etz Scholarship Plus 7 Other Scholarships for Creatives

Daniel Reed

If you plan on entering a creative field, there could be some opportunities to alleviate your financial burden.…

October 19, 2020

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How To Manage a Relationship With Your Romantic Partner in Quarantine

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Being in social isolation with your significant other during college can be difficult, but here are a few things to think about that may help.…

October 14, 2020

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COVID-19 Has Made College Area Gentrification Worse

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The pandemic has made the strained relationships between colleges and surrounding areas worse as students bring both the possibility of infection and rising rental costs.…

October 12, 2020

Why Learn Ancient Greek?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

It’s been dead for centuries. That shouldn’t stop you from becoming fluent.…

October 8, 2020

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Breakout Rooms: Zoom Calls Have Become Doom

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Attending class virtually means navigating the awkwardness of these sessions, a necessity to building classroom communities.…

October 5, 2020

How To Write a Paper in APA Format

Daniel Reed

The style is becoming a lot more common. Here are some basics that you should know.…

October 4, 2020

In ‘Boys State,’ Texas Teens Learn the Difficulties of Governance

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

In this Apple TV+ documentary, viewers watch as students navigate mock elections — and discover some things about politics in the process.…

October 4, 2020

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COVID-19 Could Change College Admissions Forever

Emma T., UC Berkeley

As fancy campus accommodations lose their appeal and resume-boosting extracurriculars get canceled, how schools accept students may look very different.…

October 4, 2020

Need a Work-Study Position? Check These 6 Fun Jobs Out

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These opportunities combine hands-on experience with a good time.…

October 3, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Work It’ Realistically Portrays High School’s Stressful Culture

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The platform's new coming-of-age movie encourages young people to not get too caught up in the college admissions process.…

October 3, 2020

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Change Your Room and Improve Your Mood for the Colder Months Ahead

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

It's not just the place you sleep, especially now. Put more effort into making your space a special place you can unwind and enjoy, especially now that winter is up ahead.…

October 2, 2020

Need To Self-Soothe? Try These 7 Calming Teas

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

COVID-19 and college can cause a lot of stress, but here are some relaxing beverages that can help.…

October 2, 2020

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Colleges Can’t Blame Students for Coronavirus Outbreaks

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Schools need to stop pointing fingers, especially when many of them haven’t taken the necessary precautions to keep campuses safe.…

October 1, 2020

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5 Ways To Have a Safe and Socially Distanced Halloween

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

You can still take part in the seasonal festivities without putting your health at risk.…

September 30, 2020

Balancing a Student and Social Life

Daniel Reed

It's not easy to juggle completing all your schoolwork while still having enough fun to avoid burnout.…

September 26, 2020

University of Michigan Grad Students and RAs Strike in Protest of COVID-19 Policies

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Concern regarding the university’s inadequate pandemic response and the lack of transparency from administration has sparked outrage from several groups across campus.…

September 25, 2020

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Are Learning Platforms Like Skillshare Worth Your Time?

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Although websites like Skillshare and Linkedin Learning have many flaws, they also provide many opportunities for learning.…

September 23, 2020

4 Awesome DIY Ideas That Will Make Your College Dorm Room a Home

Daniel Reed

Make your home away from home feel more like ... well, home.…

September 23, 2020

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‘Nice White Parents’ Podcast Looks at School Segregation

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Chana Joffe-Walt uses a compelling narrative style to examine racial and class tension in schools — with students facing the consequences for racial and economic inequalities.…

September 21, 2020