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Here's the image depicting a vibrant college campus scene, capturing the essence of digital communication among students, including subtle references to social media apps like Yik Yak.

The Revival of Yik Yak: Unraveling Its Impact on College Campuses

Adam Steele

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, few platforms have experienced a rebirth quite like Yik Yak.…

July 31, 2024

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7 Easiest Healthy Meals to Make in College

Jacqueline Shweiki

College life is a whirlwind of classes, social events, and late-night study sessions, leaving little time for elaborate meal prep.…

June 27, 2024

Book Nerds: Virginia Woolf is Not a Feminist Icon

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Renowned and praised for her radical critique of the patriarchy, Virginia Woolf remains a trailblazer for feminism despite her complex history of racism and anti-semitism.…

June 7, 2024

Dear Sabrina, ‘Please Please Please’ Give Us More More More!

Roberto Soto

It's giving Dolly, Kacey, summer, sunblock, lovelorn 70s. The second single from Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming 'Short and Sweet is nothing short of sweet.…

June 7, 2024

Inside the Popularity of the Comforting Treat Banana Bread

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

In a time when dessert possibilities are endless, why are we constantly returning to the same old staple? …

June 6, 2024

Consuming Latiné Bodies

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Bodies and faces as trends come and go, but what can we do to break the body-shaming cycle?…

May 30, 2024

Why Do We Ignore Donald Glover’s Fetishization of Asian Women?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Not many fans are aware of Donald Glover’s problematic and harmful past with Asian culture and fetishization.…

May 30, 2024

7 Tinashe Songs Better than ‘Nasty’

Roberto Soto

The pop star's catalog features much more brilliant sexiness and funk.…

May 28, 2024

LEGO: The New Jigsaw Puzzle

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

A crash course in adult-oriented LEGO.…

May 23, 2024

GardenCup Salads: The Perfect College Companion

Daniel Reed

For busy college students looking for a quick, nutritious meal amidst their hectic schedules, GardenCup Salads are a game-changer.…

May 22, 2024

A balding man with brown hair and beard in a black seat sits in a brown chair at a desk in front of grey-green background. He is writing intently on a crisp sheet of paper, quill in hand, inkwell before him, maroon book to his side, as be brings his story to life.

Life Lessons in Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Or: How a stuck-up, miserly, selfish old Scrooge was taught timeless life lessons by ghosts in a classic Christmas tale.…

May 22, 2024

A white bowl of food dusted with grey sits in front of an orange-and-yellow striped background. It contains substances of various colors: white, brown, clay-esque in tone, a caramel stripe running through the center. Bananas and blueberries top it, whilst other fruits such as strawberries, more blueberries and peaches explode across the back ground, black flecks flying with them.

The Art of Overnight Oats

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Overnight Oats are not simply a conveniently simple breakfast, but the staple of mental stability on a long day.…

May 21, 2024

The Gay Writing Doesn’t Stop: Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin?”

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Swift’s records resonate with the LGBT community, but why? …

May 20, 2024

Women’s Bodies, the 4B Movement and Eradicating Men

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Follow Us By Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College, Illinois Subheadline: KP: 4B Movement South Korea’s 4B movement stands as a strike against men and the patriarchal system but is predominantly visible on social media…

May 19, 2024

I Am a Proud Chismosa

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Chismis is a Tagalog and Spanish term for gossip, a common and arguably needed aspect of life—despite what our Western perspective says.…

May 19, 2024

A hand turns a radio dial, their fingers painted with red nail polish. The knob is attached to a green case, a red needle switching between frequencies as it presumably turns. The needle glides over a yellow bar marked with black symbols, words and numbers, both housed within a black rectangle, the word "music" imprinted in gold on to their left.

Reviving Radio Through Daily Drive

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Undiscovered by many, the Daily Drive on Spotify incorporates both users’ favorite songs and recent news to recreate radio on Spotify.…

May 14, 2024

A golden French horn shines against a glossy purple background, flickering in misty streams like the northern lights. A forceful, shining beam of energy erupts from the horn's head, contrasting against the muted tones of the background with its glittering hues. The word "JAZZ" floats out from the horn, into the float, rendered in a phosphorus, cloud-like texture.

Jazz And All It Can Do

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

A crash course in the all-American art form, its various forms and variations and its compelling presence in recent films.…

May 8, 2024

Album Review: Victoria Bigelow bares her soul on ‘Songs For No One, Vol. 2’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The singer-songwriter’s latest EP captures the sweeping sounds of the West while grappling with hard truths…

May 8, 2024

A vibrant and engaging collage that features iconic elements from the exhibitions mentioned, including artworks, historical artifacts, and scientific exhibits.

10 Must-See Museum Exhibitions in 2024

Daniel Reed

The longer days and increased spring and summer leisure time create ample opportunities to delve into art, science, and history.…

May 7, 2024

A series of desserts are set on a brown table before an orange background: a cupcake in a pink wrapper with yellow frosting and sprinkles, a yellow cake dotted with red and orange decorations and a cross drawn on it, candied eggs of red and yellow in white cups with painted markings. Bean shaped candies litter the table, while blue flags with white letters hang on top of the background.

The Best Slavic Orthodox Easter Foods

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Catholic Easter has recently passed, but Orthodox Easter is still anticipated on May 5th, and so is the delectable food that comes with it.…

May 3, 2024

Graphic image of student studying at a desk in front of a laptop.

Travelers Attire: Crafting Your Personalized Journey Hoodie

Daniel Reed

Comfort is a crucial factor in travel experiences. Explorers dedicate hours to traversing through different modes of transportation, immersing themselves in new locales.…

April 24, 2024

A white U HAUL truck with a red line struck through it and a blue bush drawn on it races across a rainbow, heading to who-knows-where. Pink silk streamers floats off the ends of a pink bouquet placed above a banner with "Just Hitched" written on it in black ink. The streamers flutter in the air against a grey background, implying the speed at which the vehicle must be racing.

U-Hauling and LGBTQ+ Relationships: The Dynamics of Speed in Love

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Love knows no speed limit, but within the LGBTQ+ community, there's a phenomenon that's driving relationships into the express lane.…

April 22, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

Brain listening to music on headphones in studying environment.

Background Bops: Why We Need Music to Focus

Mark StenbergandNatalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Have you ever noticed that you tend to clean faster or more efficiently when you have music on? Some people love 80s rock, others love lo-fi. What is it about music that constantly draws people…

April 20, 2024

Student laughing at college humor magazine she is reading.

Marooned Lampoons: The Abandoned Art of College Humor Magazines

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Many old universities have long-running humor magazines that, while once extremely popular, are failing to keep up with the culture.…

April 18, 2024

An animated brain with a podcaster in front of an "On Air" sign.

5 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

These are the best podcasts to listen to if you want to learn but can’t find the time!…

April 18, 2024

A Retrospective Review of R.F. Kuang’s ‘Babel’

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Two years ago, R.F. Kuang’s New York Times Best Seller Babel sparked a controversy that is still worth talking about.…

April 17, 2024

Against a purple background, a pile of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" are stacked next to a copy of Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" served on a platter. Ms. Rodrigo's face has blown out, leaving splatters of purple and red across the white porcelain dish and the background. Within the tattered hole, the title is engraved on the purple back cover.

Instant Download or Delayed Gratification: The Dilemma of the Deluxe Album

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

In our current era of on-demand downloads, it really must be asked: Is it more fulfilling to have every piece of content at once or to wait?…

April 11, 2024

Skinny People & Oversized Jeans: Trendy or Entitled?

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Popular TikTok fashion trends like wearing extremely oversized clothing make plus-sized clothes inaccessible, but also shames plus-size people for their bodies.…

April 10, 2024