Thoughts - Page 107

‘Teen Mom’ Star Says Kylie Jenner Is ‘Glamorizing’ Motherhood

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Perhaps the self-made billionaire’s GoFundMe page can go toward helping women who are actually struggling with child-rearing.…

August 24, 2018

Fellow Former Bookworms: Here’s How to Get Back Into Reading

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

It's never too late to make your English teacher proud.…

August 24, 2018

Kevin Spacey’s ‘Billionaire Boys Club’ Is Both Grossly Ironic and Really Bad

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Spacey's reign in Hollywood is officially over.…

August 24, 2018

JUULs Have Become the Newest Way to Get Addicted to Nicotine

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

It might be trendy now, but just wait a few years.…

August 23, 2018

5 Platonic Dating Apps to Help You Find Your Next BFF

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

True friendship might be one (right) swipe away.…

August 23, 2018

In Her New Autobiography, Geobiologist Hope Jahren Explores the Science of Life

Abby Hall, Hollins University

'Lab Girl' intermingles botany and romance, academia and financial despair in one gripping memoir.…

August 23, 2018

One Year After Her Court Win, Taylor Swift Celebrated at a Concert in Tampa

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The singer’s symbolic $1 win at her sexual assault trial is now 1 year old.…

August 22, 2018

Why I Wish I’d Seen ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ When I Was 16

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Here's to hoping someone invents a time machine asap.…

August 22, 2018

Here’s How the Moon’s Orbit Affects Your Sign

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

Moon transits affect your day-to-day existence, so it's critical to pay attention to their movement.…

August 22, 2018

In the Fight Against Homophobia, Don’t Forget About Video Games

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Games like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' and 'Monster Prom' show how games can subtly influence users' opinions.…

August 22, 2018

Is Cosmetic Surgery Body Positive?

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Both trends are rooted in social media, but can they coexist?…

August 21, 2018

Why You Need to Stop Caring About Your Instagram Ratio

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

It's time to accept the fact that we can't all have Selena Gomez numbers.…

August 21, 2018

Kwik-E-Mart from ‘The Simpsons’ Is Coming to the Real World

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

And you can visit wearing your new 'Simpsons'-themed ASOS apparel.…

August 21, 2018

#MeToo Figurehead Asia Argento Has Been Accused of Sexual Assault

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Her former co-star, Jimmy Bennett, has alleged the two had sex when he was 17 years old, below California’s age of consent.…

August 21, 2018

Can I Legally Host a Home Poker Tournament?

Daniel Reed

The rules and regulations, broken down by state.…

August 21, 2018

We Need to Stop Calling Journalists the Enemy of the American People

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Please don’t believe anything Trump says.…

August 20, 2018

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Are Officially Engaged!

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

The gap between Hollywood and Bollywood just got a lot smaller.…

August 20, 2018

8 Takeaways from Bo Burnham’s ‘Eighth Grade’

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

I don't know how anyone survives middle school anymore.…

August 20, 2018

5 of the Gaming Community’s Worst Qualities

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

I apologize in advance.…

August 20, 2018

Cancel Culture Is #Canceled

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Getting canceled is no longer the tea, sis.…

August 19, 2018

Why the GOP Needs a Feminine Facelift

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Women could Make the GOP Great Again.…

August 19, 2018

Quentin Tarantino’s Films Aren’t Far from His Reality

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Your favorite Tarantino films are far darker than you thought.…

August 19, 2018

Your Friendly, Baseline Explanation of the 12 Houses of Astrology

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

Read 'em and weep (or laugh, depending on the month).…

August 18, 2018

Why Tumblr Might Be Hindering Your Mental Health

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

What did you expect when you put a bunch of self-deprecating teenagers together?…

August 18, 2018

6 Amazing Pop Singers Who Sing Quietly

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

This one's for the musicians who make you think something's wrong with your headphones.…

August 18, 2018

A Friendly Message from a Woman to the Incel Community

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

There are more ways to feel great about yourself than having sex.…

August 17, 2018

5 Female-Hosted Podcasts Successfully Challenging Slut-Shaming

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

In a world of Weinsteins, light-hearted sex humor can be incredibly cathartic.…

August 17, 2018

9 Signs You Might Be the Toxic One

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Awkward...…

August 17, 2018

Hollywood and Its Film Critics Need Marriage Counseling

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

The Oscars' new category is Hollywood’s way of exploiting the public’s growing distrust of critics.…

August 17, 2018

Theory: Melania Is a Prisoner in Her Marriage and Uses Clothing to Communicate

Cameron Andersen, New York University

But I really don’t care. Do u?…

August 17, 2018