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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

Growing by Shrinking: What You Learn by Embracing Minimalism

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

After moving two suitcases of makeup I hardly wore, I decided to declutter my life and have been reaping the benefits ever since.…

January 25, 2017

Not Riding the Wave, but the Wave Itself: How Good Is Future?

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

The rapper has made a name for himself by helping pioneer a new sound in hip-hop, but his popularity is likely short-lived.…

January 25, 2017

‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ May Be Fortunate After All

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Fans of the series will find the witty idiosyncrasies of its author perfectly preserved in the eight-part release.…

January 24, 2017

Kodak Black: Songbird or Jailbird?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

A look at one of hip-hop’s newest, oddest talents.…

January 23, 2017

If You Watch That, Read This

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

If you like 'The Walking Dead,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Dexter' or 'Supergirl,' we’ve got some books you should check out.…

January 23, 2017

Saving TV: The Anti-Cancellation Revolution

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Social media has allowed fans of imperiled series to connect with each other and with show producers, which has changed how networks make decisions.…

January 20, 2017

5 Things Women Don’t Need to Apologize For

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Sorry not sorry.…

January 19, 2017

Why ‘This Is Us’ Is the Show You’ve Been Waiting For

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Out of the trash heap thats is cable television comes a smart, emotionally masterful series that will have you reevaluating your life with every episode.…

January 19, 2017

It’s Time to Stop Scoffing at Dating Apps

Riley Heruska, Austin College

The social stigma of finding romance on your phone decreases every year, and for a good reason—it works.…

January 18, 2017

5 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day on February 13

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

From an homage to Leslie Knope, to a slightly more collegiate version of the festivities, here's how to spend the best day of the year.…

January 18, 2017

The Definitive Four-Step Process to Talking to Attractive People

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

To keep from blanking out, follow these tips and keep the conversation rolling.…

January 17, 2017

A Community College Student’s Love Letter to ‘Community’

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Unlike most college media, the show portrayed what college is really like for millions of people.…

January 16, 2017

Exclamation Marks Are So Hot Right Now

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

Finally!!!!!!…

January 15, 2017

Thinking About Permanently Marking Your Body?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Based on personal experience (six of them), here are a few things to keep in mind when getting your first tattoo.…

January 15, 2017

Why You Should Always Both Hate and Love Pop Music

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Like looking into a mirror, pop music reflects the bad, good and potential of whoever is playing it over the radio.…

January 14, 2017

Here Are 5 Book-to-Television Series to Watch for in 2017

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

From the fantasy world of 'Unfortunate Events' to the eerily realistic 'Handmaid’s Tale,' these series will rivet viewers just as much as they did readers.…

January 13, 2017

The 4 Most Important LGBTQ Films of 2016

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

Despite a frustrating election, these films and television shows helped ensure a positive future for queer representation in cinema.…

January 12, 2017

The Cling Rap: Dealing with Overly Attached Friends

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

The line between being a good friend and being an overbearing one is thin. Here’s how to walk it.…

January 11, 2017

Pepe the Frog: The Most Influential Person of 2016?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

The Clinton administration admonished him, white nationalists embraced him and the Russians tweeted a picture of him. But why?…

January 11, 2017

Museums Now Outnumber Fast Food Restaurants, Apparently

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

There are more museums in America than McDonald’s and Starbucks — combined. So why doesn’t it feel that way?…

January 10, 2017

What Are the Most Anticipated Films of 2017?

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

In 2017, remakes and live-action adaptations shall inherit the world.…

January 10, 2017

7 Indie Video Game Releases to Watch for in 2017

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

If you’re looking for something different between blockbusters, here are seven worthwhile indie titles coming out this year.…

January 10, 2017

6 TED Talks to Get You Through 2017

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

Because the year ahead is unpredictable, these six TED Talks will have your back, no matter what life throws at you.…

January 9, 2017

The 5 Best Indie Video Games of 2016

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Releasing a handful of stunning games from independent studios was at least one thing 2016 got right.…

January 8, 2017

Virtual Reality vs. Real Expectations

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

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

Bold Predictions for the NFL Wild Card Weekend

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

A game-by-game breakdown of the first weekend of NFL playoffs.…

January 6, 2017

Dear Carrie Fisher

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

You were always more than a Princess, and it should have been said sooner and more often.…

January 5, 2017

The 7 Most Highly Anticipated Video Game Releases of 2017

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

Whether you’re looking to escape swarms of zombies in a dense forest or battle alien life-forms throughout the galaxy, the new year has a video game for you.…

January 4, 2017

Norway’s Groundbreaking Television Show “Skam” Merges TV with Social Media

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

By giving Instagram accounts to characters and releasing scenes at random times, the Norwegian series further thins the line between entertainment and reality.…

January 4, 2017