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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

Why I Regret Choosing a Small Campus

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

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

A Doctor a Day Keeps the Millennials Away

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Recent studies show that young people, especially college students, aren’t going to the doctor even when they need to.…

January 1, 2017

How to Stay on Your Grind Over the Holidays

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

If you’ve had your fill of roasting chestnuts and kissing babies, here are three easy ways to get a head start on the spring semester.…

January 1, 2017

After heeding the advice of my friends and adopting a betta fish, I realized first-hand that the tiny fish are not as low-maintenance as you think.

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Betta Fish in College

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

After heeding the advice of my friends and adopting a betta fish, I realized first-hand that the tiny fish are not as low-maintenance as you think.…

December 30, 2016

What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for Student Loans

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

What plan does the business magnate have for curbing student debt? Surprisingly, a fairly decent one.…

December 28, 2016

With Post-Graduation Friendships, How Clingy Is Too Clingy?

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

If friendships are more important to your happiness than your career, following them might be the right choice.…

December 25, 2016

Intelligent Design: Tips for Creative Students in Need of a Personal Website

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Students in creative fields need personal websites more than anyone. Here’s how to get started.…

December 25, 2016

The Broke College Student Holiday Gift Guide

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Only get $7 back after selling your $350 textbooks? Here’s a gift guide perfect for students on a (very tiny) budget.…

December 23, 2016

How Having Non-English-Speaking Parents Affects the College Experience

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Though translating everything can get tedious, it does come with its advantages.…

December 23, 2016

Should Universities Offer Firearms Studies Courses?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

With the advent of campus carry laws, it’s time that students increase their knowledge on what it means to carry a firearm.…

December 21, 2016

Indie Video Game “Arrow Heads” in Flight for OddBird Studio Founder

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

Benjamin Scott discusses the creation of his team and the video game that landed them in front of Sony, Microsoft and game enthusiasts at E3 2016.…

December 21, 2016

Notes from a New Graduate: What You Will and Won’t Miss about College

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

While waiting hours to walk the stage, I considered the best and worst parts of the undergraduate experience.…

December 20, 2016

Meet Student Jonathan Lee Gonzales, Founder of Sunday Drive Records

August Wright, College of Charleston

With more than a dozen bands already signed to the label, the Texas A&M junior has found success through his untraditional approach to music business.…

December 20, 2016

The Terror and Beauty of College Meme Culture

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

As meme culture continues to grow in popularity, college campuses are adopting their own, specific brands of humor.…

December 19, 2016

Letter to a Pre-Med Freshman: Lessons from an Older Pre-Med Student

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

Being a pre-med student is one of the most stressful college career options, but with a little advice, you’re sure to succeed.…

December 14, 2016

What It’s Like Having ADHD During Finals Week

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

Dealing with ADHD in academia is hard enough; dealing with it during finals can be downright traumatic.…

December 13, 2016

CSU’s Athletic Director, Joe Parker, Talks Sports and Building the College Experience

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

According to Parker, college athletics remain a good investment in a time of tight budgets.…

December 12, 2016

Are Liberal Arts Language Requisites Really Worth It?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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

December 11, 2016

5 Ways College Students Unknowingly Abuse Their Pets

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

Many students want to adopt a pet while in school, but being unprepared to care for that animal is not funny or endearing—it’s harmful.…

December 10, 2016

A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Am I really just a fedora-wearing, katana-yielding mess?…

December 10, 2016

Jane Thraikill Is Making Medical Literature Great Again

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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

December 8, 2016

Intersectional Artist Destiny Eames Uses Her Provocative Work to Advocate Equality

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

The Carlow student, artist and designer is fresh off a stint in Seoul that has helped inform her renderings of trans and gender-nonconforming individuals.…

December 8, 2016