Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Those with nonwhite or non-Western names shouldn’t be reduced to an ‘Other.’

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The uproar over the revelation that the ‘Euphoria’ star has perhaps hidden her real age has led to a much-needed conversation on society’s troublesome attitude regarding aging actresses.

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Malcolm X said, ‘The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.’ This video conference aimed to give them a space to share their experiences and uplift each other.

Daniel Reed

Want to have long, luxurious locks? Here are some strategies to turn your long-hair dreams into reality.

Aimi Wen, Duke University

The former Democratic presidential primary candidate is going viral as an unlikely voice of reason, appearing on the conservative news network to advocate for liberal policies.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

In the new millennium, traveling as a part of everyday life has become a reality that millions are subscribing to. How can you make it your reality?

Daniel Reed

If you get lucky, the slots can pay off big for you.

Katherine Bry, Washington University

How does the U.S.’s fear-based sex education stack up against sex education that emphasizes pleasure?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

While Formula 1 racing has become more welcoming of female fans and female engineers, the sport still needs significant changes to become a genuinely friendly environment.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

The Vox docu-series explores the history of voter disenfranchisement and the right to vote in U.S. politics.

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Lockdown might not seem very beneficial at first glance, but it turns out that depriving yourself of the activities you enjoy might actually boost your future happiness.

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Now that the series ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ is cleared for production, the serial killer is once again being talked about. What was behind his gruesome acts of brutality?

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Be it your first, twentieth or two-hundredth, getting a tattoo during the pandemic comes with its own set of rules.

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

Should the singer and business woman be de-platformed for her most recent offense against the Muslim community, or is ‘canceling’ no longer the right path to take?

Daniel Reed

Websites want more views. Maybe you can help, and make some money while you’re at it.

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Despite China’s media censorship of same-sex relationships, the author’s books — including ‘Mo Dao Zu Shi,’ the basis of a widely watched series — remain wildly popular in the country.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The singer’s fashion company has expanded to include plus-size male models in their new lingerie line.

Annika Salmi, Yale University

With COVID-19 still an active threat, it is important to stay safe while still participating in spooky fun.

Daniel Reed

What would you do with an extra grand in your pocket?

Laura Song, Biola University

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Daniel Reed

You don’t necessarily need to take the typical route for a career in the medical field.

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

It is only through preparation, communication and flexibility that a DM is capable of introducing their players to their world and engaging them enough to keep them there.

Aimi Wen, Duke University

If the ultraconservative judge fills Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s former seat, how will this impact health care, immigration and other issues?

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

Learning how to be confident and determined beyond the stage can improve the way you live.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Rihanna’s latest fashion show is a boundary-pushing storm of sensuality and self-expression, reimagining what it is to be sexy.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

The recent chaotic political exchange between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is but one of many startling political conferences in U.S. record.

Aimi Wen, Duke University

While the president blames the state for its fires, the wildfires continue to burn. Better climate change policies and forest management strategies are needed.

Daniel Reed

Staying up-to-date with new development is crucial in the medical field

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While the Supreme Court Justice did a lot of good in her lifetime, she wasn’t perfect. Ultimately, the lionizing of public officials makes it harder to hold them accountable when they make mistakes.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

By evoking both nostalgia and a sense of community, the classic game, particularly on private servers like Club Penguin Rewritten, provides a sense of refuge.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The increased presence of celebrities on social media sometimes makes people think they are closer to their favorites than they are. This can have serious consequences.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Aided by social media and the desire to recreate the dream homes of people’s imaginations, the old pastime is garnering some renewed interest.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Their stories were all different, but their journey still feels incredibly familiar.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

This slang term criticizes men who are nice to their partners instead of being more ‘dominant.’ It needs to stop for the sake of healthy relationships.

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

This Instagram account is a virtual treasure trove of useless facts and weird bits of information. Perfect for your next Zoom date!

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

This year has taken an incredible toll on people, especially Black women.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Amanda Montell’s 2019 book examines how adjusting the words that we use can alter how gender and sexuality are considered in today’s society — for the better.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

COVID-19 fears may be fueling an exodus from the Big Apple, but the city is resilient and will bounce back — like it’s done numerous times before.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The children’s toy fad was intense but brief. Yet its legacy lives on in subtle ways within us.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Being optimistic is generally considered a good thing, but what happens when people take that to the extreme? Oftentimes the result pushes an upbeat attitude that ultimately invalidates normal human emotions.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

The year 2020 has introduced countless new terms and phrases into our jargon.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Using a Black main cast, the show uses the supernatural themes of H.P. Lovecraft to ask who the real monsters are.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The topic of abortion has been put up for debate many times, but the issue at its core could help clear the divide.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Do-it-yourself outfits and socially distant celebrations can help make the spookiest holiday of the year safe and enjoyable, pandemic or not.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Follower counts and likes once reigned as the indicator of success on social media platforms. Once free market greed trickled into the equation, influencers then relied on money to define their fame. Now, many are moving into huge homes, en masse, to capitalize on this development.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The hysterectomies performed at the Irwin County Detention Center are just one more incident in a long line of racist reproductive practices in America.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

They’ve long been a part of the picture-perfect image of the American dream home, but they’re actually a nightmare for our bigger home — the Earth.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Aesthetic considerations are an important part of decorating your space, and looking past current trends can help you find your own style.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Our planet is up in flames due to the climate crisis, but what can we do to help? The answer isn’t what you may think.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The 2019 undertaking, directed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is facing backlash from people who disagree with its integration into American school systems.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The extreme theories may seem outlandish and irrational, but many of our regular beliefs may be no better.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

In a record fire season, tens of thousands of residents of affected regions are forced to leave everything behind, or live with the risks of staying put.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Recent uproar against the controversial jewelry line reveals a world of merchandise that misrepresents the movement.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

I’ve reconsidered my relationship with the present, the future and my environment.

Daniel Reed

Good news! You can work out your brain at the same time you work out your body.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

The social media influencer is molding spoons and the occasional fork into beautiful custom jewelry — and they’re selling out rapidly.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

They’re open to everyone, right? Not exactly. Many American cities and public lands are designed and regulated in order to oust people without housing.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

What can 55 cents get you? As it turns out, a trip across the country. A closer look into what the postal service looks like in developed countries around the world.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

From the Know Your Rights Camp to GoodKids MadCity, these groups are empowering some of society’s marginalized young people.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The phrase is popular on TikTok and it’s a good concept — here’s why you should start romanticizing your own life.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Oftentimes fitting conventional, beauty standards gets you more opportunities in life. Here’s how this concept affects young adult women.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

A disqualification at the U.S. Open marks the end of a difficult summer for the men’s singles world No. 1.

Daniel Reed

If you want the best bang for your buck, do your research first.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

With the loyalty of their customers and their city, two families in Waco, TX continue to grow their small restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The archetype didn’t come from nowhere. Along with their ancestors BBQ Becky and Permit Patty, they all share a sense of entitlement, and oftentimes, a disregard for people of color.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The body positivity movement still maintains that beauty is important, but this new movement inspires self-love regardless of physical appearance.

Daniel Reed

Here are some things to be aware of if you’re going to get high in the Wolverine State.

Daniel Reed

There is nothing more furious than an argument between the book lover and tablet user. Where we read has become a badge of honor! What do you choose?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The boredom brought on by quarantine has caused many young people to increase their marijuana use. But is a fun pastime turning into reliance?

Daniel Reed

You’re going to need to know what goes into quality written composition, of course, but there’s a few other quirks you should know about.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Luxury bags have been the go-to status symbol for a while, but the top name brands are extremely inaccessible. Telfar changes the game.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

It’s time to recontextualize our perception of the porn industry and its subsequent associations with adult content creators. Unfortunately, Bella Thorne has complicated the matter.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Japanese skincare products could be the more simplistic and affordable replacement to the Korean skincare routine we’ve all come to know.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The iconic actress was the first Black person to win an Academy Award, but in a cruel irony, it was for playing a caricatured role in a deeply racist Hollywood.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it’s important to know what’s going on. Here’s a quick guide.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Some aspects of school sports lend themselves to disordered eating. It’s time for these programs to reexamine how they care for the mental and physical health of their athletes.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

Standard office furniture creates painful problems for many office workers outside of the average height range. Who is responsible for solving them?

Daniel Reed

It’s a serious topic that warrants attention, and oftentimes other people are the key to getting better.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

By creating an inclusive community with justice at the forefront of their mission, the organization is changing the face of environmentalism.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Record temperatures have resulted in rolling blackouts in the western U.S. If you don’t have AC — or even power — here’s how to keep cool.

Daniel Reed

You don’t have to have a mouth full of metal anymore.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Over the last few months, there has been a surge of illegal firework displays across the nation. But what prompted them in the first place?

Daniel Reed

Just because you don’t have a lot of money doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with some online games of chance.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The left-wing populist uses blistering words to speak out against a rigged economic system, as well as those who don’t fight hard enough against it.

Daniel Reed

It goes a lot further back than you think.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

How will your petaled beauties live their second life? Here are the many ways to prolong their value to you and your home.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

The doll’s aesthetic is taking social media by storm, and serving as a reminder of an alternative femininity that’s more inclusive and empowering.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

With a database of unique traveling experiences, RV owners no longer have to stay in random parking lots or crowded state parks.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

The incumbent senator may be up in years, but his win against Kennedy proves voters aren’t looking for a youthful candidate — they’re looking for a progressive one.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

When the actress made $2 million in her first week on the platform, she unwittingly harmed the livelihoods of the smaller creators on the subscription service.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Many people are now relying on social media as their news sources, where misinformation spreads as fast as wildfire.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Through phone banking, social media and more, you can advocate for the issues that matter the most to you.

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Thinking about your experiences as a narrative instead of as a rigid path will aid you in leading a happier life.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The Republican National Convention may have been light on national unity, but it did provide plenty of humorous fodder for the internet.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While Gen Z and the Baby Boomers hash out petty stereotypes, the new generation is faced with a reality defined by screens, social distance and global risk.