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Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

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

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

Green Day Today: ‘American Idiot’ 2024

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

How is Green Day's magnum opus still relevant 20 years later?…

January 27, 2024

The Evolving Role of Celebrities In American Politics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From success stories to failures, celebrities have left their mark in the world of politics.…

January 16, 2024

An Oxford Student Has Taken the First-Ever Picture of an Atom

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

David Nadlinger took first place in an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council competition with his minuscule, groundbreaking picture of an atom.…

February 14, 2018

Was Otto Warmbier’s Father Right to Attend the Olympics?

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Warmbier’s father attended the opening ceremony to remind the world of North Korea's brutality, but more importantly as a father mourning the loss of his son.…

February 14, 2018

The 5 Takeaways From ‘Insightful Brevity’ on Fake News

Elise Bortz, New York University

From the viewpoints of those who fight it, fake news is formidable, but not invincible.…

February 14, 2018

On College Campuses, It’s Raining Emotional Support Animals

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

As emotional support animals become more popular, colleges are grappling with their effects, including what to tell the randomly assigned roommate.…

February 13, 2018

What Trump’s Four Pillars Mean for College Students

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

It seems as if the 'American dream' might not be possible for all students.…

February 13, 2018

South Dakota Senator Sponsors a Ban on Gender-Identity Education

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

Rather than learn about gender identity, South Dakota Sen. Phil Jensen wants students to focus on ‘reading, writing and arithmetic.’…

February 12, 2018

A Utah State Student Has Been Hospitalized After Consuming Tide Pods

Alex Johnson, New York University

In a statement from the university, representatives claim that she was not participating in the Tide Pod challenge, but rather trying to intentionally self-harm.…

February 12, 2018

Why Liberals Shouldn’t Vote for a Celebrity in the 2020 Election

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

The 2020 election could be the chance for Democrats to choose the right presidential candidate based on political experience, not celebrity status.…

February 12, 2018

Trade Schools Could Be the Solution to Saving America’s Infrastructure

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

The country's infrastructure is deteriorating, but a new emphasis on reconstruction and trade schools could be the solution.…

February 10, 2018

The 20 Most-Hated Companies in America

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Even well-respected companies have PR disasters from time to time, but these 20 most-hated companies take it to a whole other level.…

February 10, 2018

Same-Sex Marriage Disappears Somewhere Over Bermuda

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The British territory has become the first jurisdiction to abolish same-sex marriage, after the unions were legalized less than a year ago.…

February 10, 2018

Sex Contest Lands Cornell Fraternity 2 Years’ Probation

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

After comparing the weights of the women they’ve slept with, members of Zeta Beta Tau who participated in the ‘Pig Roast’ will undergo counseling and more.…

February 10, 2018

Sand Versus Salt and the Battle to De-ice Winter Roads

Study Breaks Writer

Salt is among the hottest commodities once the winter comes, but people are considering replacing salt with sand for the de-icing purpose.…

February 10, 2018

North American Sports Reaches New Heights at ELEAGUE Boston Major

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

With Cloud9's victory at the ELEAGUE Boston Major this January, North American Counter-Strike is no longer a joke.…

February 10, 2018

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

The Cleveland Indians’ Logo Is Changing After Decades of Debate

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

The Indians have decided the join many other professional sports teams in the nationwide movement of abandoning offensive branding.…

February 9, 2018

Google Sets New Terms for YouTube Monetization, Again

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Earlier this year, Google announced new rules regarding monetization of contents on its video service, YouTube.…

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

Is the Humanity Star a Beacon of Hope or Space Graffiti?

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Rocket Lab’s new satellite, Humanity Star, launches a frenzy in the scientific community in its quest for universal connectivity.…

February 8, 2018

NAFTA Renegotiations Are Threatening Indigenous Mexicans

Study Breaks Writer

As Mexican, Canadian and American representatives begin to amend NAFTA, only Canada seems concerned with fixing the agreement’s human rights abuses.…

February 8, 2018

Abortion Access Is Back Up for Debate in Congress

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

After a second-trimester abortion ban barely failed in the Senate, it looks like 2018 is turning into another year where women’s healthcare will face multiple challenges.…

February 8, 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

The Canadian Senate Has Passed a Gender-Neutral National Anthem

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

By changing the language to include women, Canada’s gender-neutral national anthem has taken a step to rectify its patriarchal vestiges.…

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

San Francisco Is a Model City When It Comes to Marijuana

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

With a new policy on marijuana, San Francisco is giving past offenders a second chance at life without a criminal record.…

February 6, 2018

Performers Disrespect Audiences When Demanding Phone-free Concerts

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

Like other musicians before him, Jack White announced a plan to ban the use of phones at concerts, but audiences deserve to make that choice for themselves.…

February 6, 2018

Is Amazon Go a No-Go?

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

Amazon Go launched its first store in Seattle, which left many people both hopeful and worrisome about the future of the cashier-less shopping concept.…

February 6, 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

The Case of Officer Pinheiro and the Corruption Within the Justice System

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

No, this isn't a new Sherlock Holmes novel. Officer Pinheiro of the Baltimore Police Department has been indicted for planting evidence at a crime scene.…

February 6, 2018