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Writing to Speaking: How Reading Work Aloud Can Be Validating

It can be daunting to put yourself out there in a normal situation. It can be even more daunting as a writer sharing your work, but trust me, it’s so worth it in the end.…

May 3, 2024

Chapelle Roan, Queer Rage and the Lesbian Masterdoc

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

What is the history of the Lesbian Masterdoc, and what has been its journey in the online queer canon?…

May 3, 2024

a stylish and informative infographic that highlights key aspects such as independence, community, modern amenities, and on-campus convenience.

Affordable and Cozy: 4 Ways Apartment Style Dorms Offer the Best of Both Worlds

Daniel Reed

Step into the world of college dorm living and you'll realize it comes with its own set of challenges and perks.…

May 3, 2024

photorealistic images that visually guide through the key steps such as budgeting, assessing location benefits, and understanding lease agreements.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Student Rentals

Daniel Reed

Heading off to university is an exciting adventure filled with new challenges and opportunities.…

May 3, 2024

How Spock Helped Me Come to Terms with Being an LGBT Mormon

Andy Winder, Brigham Young University

When it comes to reconciling conflicting identities, Spock showed the world how you can do so and prosper.…

October 28, 2016

Experiencing an ‘Escape the Room’ Game (and Why It’s So Much Fun)

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Maybe it’s just the thrill of being handcuffed to strangers?…

October 24, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About Asexuality and Graysexuality

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Navigating the differences between sex, love, attraction and orientation.…

October 20, 2016

6 Tech Tools to Strengthen Your Long Distance Relationship

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

With these six tech-based wingmen, you can make the days apart a little easier to endure.…

October 5, 2016

Why You Don’t Have to Justify Your Fifth Cup of Coffee

Why You Don’t Have to Justify That Fifth Cup of Coffee

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

A love letter to everyone’s favorite caffeinated bean.…

September 21, 2016

Why I Don’t Use Uber Anymore

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

In San Francisco, where competing rideshares have brought the company’s ineptitude into stark contrast, Uber is losing ground.…

September 8, 2016

8 Tips for Traveling Cheaply as a Student

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

From where to stay and how to get there, here’s how to cross country.…

September 7, 2016

The Blatant Racism of J.K. Rowling’s Ilvermorny Houses

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

An in-depth look at cultural appropriation in the American houses from an overly involved 'Harry Potter' fan.…

August 31, 2016

Television Is Dead; Long Live Television

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

As streaming sites overtake cable in popularity, prepare for a new era of entertainment.…

August 27, 2016

Why Won’t Kim Kardashian Label Herself a Feminist?

Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

She takes nelfie after nelfie, but then tells the media she’s not a 'free the nipple' type girl.…

August 21, 2016

Why Bisexuals are the Underdogs of Sexuality

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

And why you probably are one.…

August 9, 2016

Why Does Tumblr Have the Most Devoted Users?

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Users are dedicated to the site because it offers something that other social media can’t.…

July 26, 2016

The 8 People You’ll Meet in a Cannabis Club

The 8 People You’ll Meet in a California Cannabis Club

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

In San Francisco, even the techies have weed subcultures.…

July 26, 2016

Interested in a Subscription Box? Here’s 4 Options that Are Perfect for Students

Interested in a Subscription Box? These 4 Options are Perfect for Students

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

One is literally just a subscription to snack food.…

July 18, 2016

A Sexy Little Secret: Why Piercing Newbies Should Pierce Their Nipples

August Wright, College of Charleston

Before you clutch your breasts in horror, think about it: Except for a handful grateful people, nobody will even know you have them.…

June 25, 2016

Everyone’s Spirit Animal Should Be Cultural Sensitivity

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

The phrase superficially appropriates Native American customs. Plus, there’s a way better word to use.…

June 17, 2016

How Streaming Services Have Changed How We Listen to Music

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

Is it just nostalgia that's made music ownership a fond memory, or has the industry actually taken a wrong turn?…

March 14, 2016

A Pilgrimage to the Mecca of Thrift Stores

A Haute Hajj: My Pilgrimage to the Mecca of Thrift Stores

Mikala Everett, Texas State University

When clothes are $1.39 per pound, the rules change.…

March 7, 2016

Ignoring the Stigma: Why You Should Give ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ a Chance

Olivia McCoy, University of GeorgiaandGuest Contributor

Imagine how much fun 'Dungeons & Dragons' must be if people, despite knowing its nerdy reputation, still choose to play it.…

February 23, 2016

An Appeal for Bringing Back the Awkward Stage

Sofia Rivera, Simmons CollegeandGuest Contributor

Once again, thanks to the internet, another uncomfortable rite of adolescent passage has disappeared. But the awkward stage, despite its unpleasantries, is necessary.…

February 11, 2016

I Got My Nose Pierced While Studying Abroad and Now I’m a Cliché

Sofia Rivera, Simmons CollegeandGuest Contributor

But you only live once, right??…

January 27, 2016

The McMorphosis of McDonald’s Breakfast Menu

Mark Stenberg

“[The cleaning woman] thought that he was deliberately lying motionless, pretending that his feelings were hurt; she credited him with unlimited intelligence.”…

January 11, 2016