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Why Is It So Hard to Study Online?

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Studying online is becoming increasingly impossible without losing some weight in on the wallet. …

June 7, 2024

Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

The right of free speech, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is always prevalent in America, except right now on college campuses. …

May 29, 2024

Minerva University: Around the World in a Bachelor’s Degree

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

With an incredibly unique educational experience and an international study body, Minerva University is giving students the opportunity to travel and complete their bachelor’s degree at the same time.…

May 21, 2024

Writing to Speaking: How Reading Work Aloud Can Be Validating

Daryn Schvimmer, Chapman University

It can be daunting to put yourself out there in a normal situation. It can be even more daunting as a writer sharing your work, but trust me, it’s so worth it in the end.…

May 3, 2024

College Students Need to End the Pence Rule Now

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

Change begins at the collegiate level – if college campuses can end the Pence rule, then so can society.…

February 10, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Beat the Midwinter Blues in College

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

As college life and the cold weather wear you down, here are some simple ways to keep you sane through the winter months…

February 10, 2018

5 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Lose Your Security Deposit

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you’re a college student renting a home, pay close attention and you might just get that security deposit back.…

February 9, 2018

Tips on How to Avoid People Pleasing in Group Projects

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

Before you tear your hair out in frustration, read these tips as to how to avoid being a pushover.…

February 9, 2018

Washington State Has a Plan to Help Homeless College Students

Alex Johnson, New York University

Through a series of proposed bills, Washington lawmakers hope to provide homeless college students stable access to basic amenities.…

February 9, 2018

Through Suit Up, Students Nationwide Get Valuable Interview Experience

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

A partnership with JCPenney and local universities, Suit Up helps students get the practice and clothing they need to master the always-intimidating process of interviewing for a job.…

February 9, 2018

5 Tips on How to Eat More Sustainably in College

Andria Modica, Drexel University

Balancing your school life and on-campus meal plan can be hard when you want to become a sustainable eater. Here are some tips to help you transition!…

February 9, 2018

The Balancing Act of Practicing Work-Life Balance in College

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

College students may be focused on finding time to party in their hectic schedules, but their future selves will thank them for finding work-life balance as well.…

February 8, 2018

Drug-Trafficking College Students Use Bitcoin to Make Deals

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

The proliferation of cryptocurrencies has made drug-trafficking on the dark web easier, which has in turn exacerbated the country’s opioid epidemic.…

February 7, 2018

Yale Dental Students Snap Selfies with Severed Heads

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The actions of the involved students and the class’s professor, Dr. Flavio Uribe, have been called ‘disturbing’ and ‘inexcusable.'…

February 7, 2018

California Students Are Pushing for Free College Education

Alex Johnson, New York University

Following in the footsteps of New York’s Excelsior Scholarship, proponents of the College for All Act are calling for free college in California.…

February 7, 2018

A Cannabis Tax Is Sending Hundreds of Colorado Students to College

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

By setting aside revenue from their cannabis tax, Pueblo County has funded over 420 scholarships that send high school graduates to local colleges.…

February 6, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Syllabus Week

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

Instead of procrastinating through syllabus week, use these five easy tips to use the time to your advantage and prepare yourself for a hectic new semester.…

February 6, 2018

4 Organizations Fighting for the Mental Health of Asian Americans

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

These four organizations are providing mental health services for Asian Americans in a community that has a stigma against them.…

February 5, 2018

What the Divisive ‘Harley Barber Incident’ Has Taught Us

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

Harley Barber's racist video got her expelled but also shined a new light on an old conversation.…

February 5, 2018

The 5 Simple Ways to Stay Sexually Active While Sharing a Dorm

Kelly Savage, Central Connecticut State University

For the sexually active college student, the dorm room can be a nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be.…

February 4, 2018

The Top 9 Things You’ll Find on California College Campuses

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

While images of palm trees might come to mind, there are other sights commonly found on California college campuses that non-natives might not know about.…

February 4, 2018

Using His ‘Gesundheit Machine,’ One Professor Hopes to Stem the Flu

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Dr. Donald Milton, a professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, created the Gesundheit machine to better understand how the flu spreads.…

February 2, 2018

Burnout in College: 7 Signs You’re in Trouble

Daniel Reed

College is hard and burnout is real. If these symptoms sound familiar, you might need to change something up.…

February 1, 2018

Could Drake Be the Musical ‘Face’ of Our Generation?

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

With the rap artist’s career booming in recent years, Drake is becoming more of an icon than ever. And I am not a fan.…

January 31, 2018

Foreign Policy Might Be Demolishing Study Abroad Programs

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With an ever-changing political climate, America could see unfortunate regressions in study abroad programs, both locally and internationally.…

January 30, 2018

College Loan Default Rates Rise 20 Years After Enrollment

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

You may reconsider applying for college loans after seeing the startling statistics behind student investment debt.…

January 30, 2018

3 Ways a Long-Term Government Shutdown Would Affect Colleges

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

If government money stops flowing, university systems across the country would freeze, including certain financial-aid packages and ongoing research grants. …

January 30, 2018

What the Larry Nassar Trial Says About Sexual Assault in Athletic Communities

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

The former Olympic gymnastics doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years behind bars, and the athletic community needs to learn from the scandal.…

January 26, 2018

The 4 Reasons Why Every College Student Should Become an Instructor

Maya Halabi, UTSA

Being an instructor entails not only some extra money for your crazily expensive textbooks or a good dinner out, but also the satisfaction of making someone's life better.…

January 20, 2018

Try These 6 Super Simple Tips to Dramatically Improve Your Sleep

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

All-nighters aside, getting a good night’s sleep in college is easier than you think.…

January 20, 2018

Are Smart Water Bottles Worth the Money for Students?

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

Despite their name, smart water bottles might not be an intelligent decision for cash-strapped students, no matter how ambitious your fitness goals are.…

January 19, 2018