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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

The NFL’s Excessive Problem with Celebration

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The league needs to adopt a more reasonable attitude toward end zone celebrations, or the sport risks becoming completely robotic.…

January 3, 2017

Reasons to Be Optimistic About 2017

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

When the going gets tough, the tough make memes.…

January 3, 2017

Why Are So Many Video Games Being Made Into Movies?

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

With the release of movies such as “Assassin’s Creed” and “World of Warcraft,” the game-to-film trend is proving both durable and lucrative—but why?…

December 31, 2016

A List of Actual Good Things That Happened in 2016

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

If we wade through the celebrity deaths and ignore Donald Trump’s yuge ego for once, 2016 doesn’t look that bad.…

December 30, 2016

Why ‘Losing Weight’ Won’t Be My New Year’s Resolution This Year

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

If the goal of your dieting is to be happy with your body, there’s a more effective approach than empty promises.…

December 29, 2016

What I Learned Visiting Portland’s Most Notorious Strip Clubs

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

After visiting the three clubs in one night, I was left with one very visceral reaction.…

December 28, 2016

Clearing the Air of Death Star Debris

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

In honor of the release of “Rogue One,” here are the problems the series needs to fix from “The Force Awakens.”…

December 28, 2016

The 10 Best Memes of 2016

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Me: There are enough meme lists out there. Me to me: This one will be better than those.…

December 24, 2016

The Diminishing Returns of the Jedi

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Are there too many “Star Wars” films?…

December 24, 2016

The Best Gift This Year Is the NBA’s Christmas Line-up

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

In order to prepare for the best basketball day of the year, here’s a game-by-game breakdown of what fans can expect.…

December 24, 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

6 Gift Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Hit

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Admit it: It’s time to put some more effort into your gift selections.…

December 22, 2016

How Trae Crowder, the “Liberal Redneck,” Is Redefining Southern Stereotypes

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Through his stereotype-subverting humor and intelligence, Crowder is trying to make public perception of the South rise again.…

December 21, 2016

Maisie Williams’ Facebook Hack: Putting Nude Photo Leaks into Perspective

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Save for the celebrity involved, photo leaks seem to be nothing new—and unfortunately, neither is the tired, misguided dialogue surrounding them.…

December 20, 2016

6 Tips to Ensure You Enjoy Your First (Legal) Toke in Colorado

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

As more people come to Colorado looking to smoke weed for the first time, the number of weed-related hospital visits continues to rise.…

December 20, 2016

The 12 Spotify Stations of Christmas

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

From getting blitzed to singing carols, one of these dozen playlists is guaranteed to be perfect for your holiday festivities.…

December 19, 2016

The Buzz on Audio Atmospheres

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Unlike white noise, many atmospheres are recreations of specific, often fictional environments. Ever want to study in the Gryffindor Common Room?…

December 19, 2016

Why Do We ‘Ship’ Fictional Characters?

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

You’ve probably imagined two fictional characters getting together, but why?…

December 18, 2016

5 National Social Justice Organization You Should Volunteer For

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

In increasingly unstable times, helping others is a foolproof way to make a positive impact.…

December 18, 2016

You, Me and Pornography: The Benefits of Watching Porn

August Wright, College of Charleston

Negative stereotypes aside, there are few better ways to learn about your body, your partner’s body and how they interact than by watching professionals.…

December 17, 2016