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It depicts a vibrant scene at a sports betting venue during a Packers game, capturing the excitement and communal spirit among the fans.

Betting on Green Bay: Understanding the Packers’ Influence on Wisconsin Sports Betting

Daniel Reed

In Wisconsin, few sports teams command the loyalty and passion of the Green Bay Packers.…

April 24, 2024

The image represents the vibrant and exciting world of online casino gaming, featuring a diverse group of people engaging in various casino activities.

Decoding the Odds: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Probabilities in Online Casino Games

Daniel Reed

Online casino games are a thrilling blend of luck, strategy, and chance. To navigate this exciting world, understanding the underlying probabilities is crucial. …

April 24, 2024

It features a futuristic cityscape with neon signs and people engaging in various online gambling activities using holographic displays and VR headsets. Feel free to use it for your blog!

The Future of Gambling: Online Sites and Virtual Casinos

Daniel Reed

In recent years, the gambling industry has experienced a significant shift towards online platforms and virtual casinos, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of gambling culture worldwide.…

April 24, 2024

. The image illustrates a player making a critical mistake by ignoring the fine print in the terms and conditions of a casino bonus. Feel free to click on the image to view and use it for your blog post.

Avoiding Pitfalls: Common Mistakes to Watch Out for When Claiming Casino Bonuses

Daniel Reed

Are you a fan of online casinos and their enticing bonuses? While claiming casino bonuses can be a fantastic way to enhance your gaming experience, there are common mistakes that you should be aware of.…

April 24, 2024

Two figures -- one with red hair, another in purple pants -- dive into a large checkered lunchbox, presumably looking for a bite to eat. It contains sandwiches, fruit, utensils and presumably more, placed in front of a background made up of lunchboxes in red, yellow, polka dots and even grey foam. A figure with dark skin peeks out of the yellow lunchbox.

Lunchboxes are for Adults

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Ask anyone about lunchboxes and they'll tell you it's kid's stuff. Not so. A lunchbox is as adult as a wallet, purse, even your credit score.…

March 20, 2024

A set of dark brown fingers is cradled by a pair of light brown hands; the hands are painting the nails on the figure, the sharp nails being coated in a chrome-like red, appearing revitalized as yellow sparkles shine around it. An orange ring lies down the middle fingers, while the background blends into a hazy cloud of blues and purples.

The History of Nail Art: From Past Traditions to Future Innovations

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

How has the culture and beauty standards surrounding nail art shifted and developed from 3000 B.C. to the modern day?…

March 20, 2024

Against a blue and red swirly background, a paddle is snapped in half.

UMD(ilemma): College Without Greek Life is Just Fine

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Fraternities and sororities are constantly in the news for hazing rituals and trouble with alcohol use. Does the presence of Greek life cause more issues than it solves? …

March 19, 2024

Two androgynous models posing in fashion show.

New York Fashion Week’s Push Towards Androgynous Modeling

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

High fashion is more than outlandish costumes and funky attire- in fact, it has become a social movement towards accepting androgyny through fabric.…

March 11, 2024

The heads of three women with dark skin float against a yellow void. Most of them are disconnected from their bodies, free floating -- except for one whose hand holds a sparkling orange drink -- against an ethereal rainbow glow with transcendent looks on their faces, creating a sublime effect.

The Soft Girl Era & it’s Popularity Amongst Black Women

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

The Soft Girl era is not just a trend about aesthetics or fashion — it's a movement of empowerment and self-affirmation for Black women.…

March 9, 2024

Between Bans and Bets: Understanding Indonesia’s Complex Relationship with Gambling

Daniel Reed

When it comes to gambling, Indonesia paints a picture of stark contrasts. The Southeast Asian country, immersed deep in its religious and cultural roots, vehemently restricts any form of wagering under its fairly rigid legal…

March 6, 2024

Members of the Matildas in their jersey.

The Matildas Are Putting Women’s Football On The Map

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

The Australian women’s football team, known as the Matildas, has brought lasting impacts for women’s sport in Australia following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.…

March 6, 2024

Digital Assets for Scholars: Navigating Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms as a Student

Daniel Reed

The world of cryptocurrencies is nothing short of a digital gold rush, and at the heart of this burgeoning industry are the trading platforms where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an…

March 5, 2024

Making the Most of Online Casino Bonuses: A Comprehensive Guide

Daniel Reed

Online casinos have become very popular recently, providing an easy and thrilling option to play many casino games without leaving your house.…

March 5, 2024

Boy at school looking at 3D 'Dungeons and Dragons' poster.

Why You Should Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Alright, players! Everyone knows that the wonderful world, “Dungeons and Dragons,” is a great game that many people play. Come to find out, dragons aren’t even the best part of the game.…

March 5, 2024

Budget boost: Growing your savings quickly and efficiently

Daniel Reed

Having your savings in order is crucial for your well-being, and no matter how young you are, it’s never too early to start.…

March 4, 2024

An exchange of commerce is depicted at the center of a noxious cloud -- a hand offering a credit card for a pair of heels against a purple background of twisting lines. The image towers over rows red desks, dark figures sitting at them, ominously overshadowed by the product they labored over for someone else.

Dutch Colonialism in Southeast Asia was Always a Humanitarian Crisis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Colonialism is not a thing of the past; rather, its facets have evolved into industries like fast fashion.…

March 1, 2024

Person standing on staircase overlooking grey building, one being colorful with clouds on it.

Springtime Stuck Season

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

From watching people couple up around Valentine’s Day to friends graduating, there are so many changes that come with the spring breeze.…

February 25, 2024

A young girl in a blue dress walks off a stage framed by a red curtain. A stained glass window hangs in front of a black background, depicting a church in a field against a sea-blue sky and a young woman glowing with divinely white light. Two images flank it, an angel to the left and a dragon to the right, framed in yellow.

Analyzing the Play “Mary Gets Hers”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing the relevancy of female empowerment and independence in Emma Horwitz' new play “Mary Gets Hers”.…

February 24, 2024

A man in a blue gown with slick-backed hair sits on an examination table in a doctor's office adorned with diplomas, his sock adorned feet lying flat on a metal foot stool. Dr. Google is facing him, having clearly delivered terrible news based on his guarded posture, hands buried in his pockets; also, the fact that the man has broken down in tears and buried his face in his hands.

Social Media & Self-Diagnosis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

With social media, awareness of symptoms of various diseases and disorders has spread rapidly, leading to a rise in self-diagnosis.…

February 23, 2024

Elmo stands in front of a grey staircase, flanked by brown walls, leading up to a set of blue doors. He is hugging an orange dolls close to his chest as he gives the audience a smile; the special kind, which is warm, and reassuring and promises you that everything will turn out all right in the end.

Elmo and Steve: “How Are You Doing?” Causes A Movement

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

From Sesame Street to Blue’s House, shedding light on the realities of mental health has taken center stage.…

February 23, 2024

Larger woman being mocked by a variety of characters behind her.

Navigating Fatness in a Queer Dating Scene

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

“Looking for a third. NO FAT GIRLS.”…

February 21, 2024

A smorgasbord of photos cut and scattered across the frame bedeck a vibe of chaos. Wads of bills fly over mahjong tablets and a surfer, sushi intersects with face-adorned sticky notes and a young woman enjoying books in the grass, who in turn is paired with a curly-furred dog sitting above a paint supplies and a novel held wide open, not to mention several others. White lines are drawn in bold shading around the images, emphasizing specific effects and emotions.

How Vision Boards are Redefining Online Goal Setting

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why are vision boards so popular on social media? What makes them so effective for personal development and progress?…

February 20, 2024

Digital Dice: Exploring the Top Canadian Mobile Casinos for College Gamers

Daniel Reed

Canadian college gamers are increasingly turning towards mobile casinos for entertainment in the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile gaming.…

February 20, 2024

Exploring the Allure of Live Dealer Casinos: Where Technology Meets Tradition

Daniel Reed

Merging convenience with an engaging gaming atmosphere, live dealer casinos bridge the divide between traditional casino play and online gambling. This piece delves into the captivating realm of live dealer casinos, uncovering their mechanics and…

February 20, 2024

A young woman in hunter's garb with red hair stands stoically against a jungle background, clutching an aquamarine orb decked in gold ornamentation. She is surrounded by a trio of green monkeys with excited (and perhaps sadistic) looks on their faces, two of them holding hunting rifles while the third looks forward menacingly. As the quartet are arranged against the skyline, a field of golden grain sprouts up around their feet.

How Palworld is a Necessary Evil

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

PalWorld, the creature-catching game taking the internet by storm, takes a new needed spin on classic creature-catching games.…

February 20, 2024

Graphic of people performing in acting class.

Why You Should Take an Acting Class

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

You walk down the hallway, a heavy backpack weighing you down. You search for the room number again, making sure you got it right because you haven’t been in this section of the school before.…

February 18, 2024

In this article -- about how slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent decades of cultural and social development -- two shaded figures, a boy and a young man, exclaim the word "Daddy!" in front of a blue and green background with message icons on it. The boy's version is blocky and bold, with an exclamation attached; the man's is curved and luscious, hearts fluttering around it. The boy is holding his arms up in excitement, while the man is leaning on his hip in a seductive manner.

Daddy Energy and Mommy Vibes: Exploring the Evolution of Slang

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Though un-noteworthy at first glance, slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent a long and fascinating cultural evolution.…

February 14, 2024

Women wearing Latine fashion with colorful filters.

Latine Streetwear Fashion: An Evergreen Vogue and Indigenous Resistance to Whiteness

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Latine swagger is timeless in the world of fashion. From 90’s Cholas in lowriders to modern-day streetwear and even “Hot Cheeto girl” aesthetics, Latine styles certainly make their mark.…

February 12, 2024