Children aren’t always excited to get into books, but if you’re smart about it, you can turn them into voracious readers in no time.
Children aren’t always excited to get into books, but if you’re smart about it, you can turn them into voracious readers in no time.
Katherine Bry, Washington University
The musician cast a neurotypical actor to play an autistic character in her soon-to-be-released movie, a choice many are calling ableist.
The musician cast a neurotypical actor to play an autistic character in her soon-to-be-released movie, a choice many are calling ableist.
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
It’s hard to know when to let go of a friendship that isn’t working out. These questions will help you know if it’s time to say goodbye.
It’s hard to know when to let go of a friendship that isn’t working out. These questions will help you know if it’s time to say goodbye.
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
Oftentimes, brands that pride themselves on being innovative and uplifting aren’t all that great for you.
Oftentimes, brands that pride themselves on being innovative and uplifting aren’t all that great for you.
Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University
Falling in love is easy, but falling out of love is hard. Staying in a relationship that is unsafe, controlling, or makes the people around you uneasy or concerned is harder.
Falling in love is easy, but falling out of love is hard. Staying in a relationship that is unsafe, controlling, or makes the people around you uneasy or concerned is harder.
Haven Worley, University of Rochester
As people are exposed to different cultures via social media, the travel YouTuber believes that culture shock may no longer be about another country, but your own.
As people are exposed to different cultures via social media, the travel YouTuber believes that culture shock may no longer be about another country, but your own.
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Here are the top 5 ways you could make some extra money from home and stop being dependent on your salary.
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Here are the top 5 ways you could make some extra money from home and stop being dependent on your salary.
The lack of sunlight in the winter months can induce seasonal depression and insomnia. Consider this at-home solution for when you can’t necessarily get the real thing.
The lack of sunlight in the winter months can induce seasonal depression and insomnia. Consider this at-home solution for when you can’t necessarily get the real thing.
Katherine Bry, Washington University
The significance of the sign opposite to yours on the astrological chart is often overlooked, but understanding it can help you grasp your interpersonal relationships.
The significance of the sign opposite to yours on the astrological chart is often overlooked, but understanding it can help you grasp your interpersonal relationships.
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
Students are often extremely stressed, especially as finals are approaching. Hitting the hay for a few minutes can help regulate that.
Students are often extremely stressed, especially as finals are approaching. Hitting the hay for a few minutes can help regulate that.
Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
Even though genderfluid men’s fashion feels groundbreaking, it’s been around for quite a while.
Even though genderfluid men’s fashion feels groundbreaking, it’s been around for quite a while.
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
Long before materials were mass-produced with factory-made ingredients, people used natural dyes to brighten up their clothes.
Long before materials were mass-produced with factory-made ingredients, people used natural dyes to brighten up their clothes.
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
The squeamishness around the topic perpetuates an unhealthy view of sex, potentially preventing pleasurable intercourse for both partners.
The squeamishness around the topic perpetuates an unhealthy view of sex, potentially preventing pleasurable intercourse for both partners.
The quicker you get to grips with these, the faster you can do your laundry.
The quicker you get to grips with these, the faster you can do your laundry.
Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University
Ethnic and racial minority groups are more likely to experience mistreatment in society. Pinpointing the signs of racially motivated attacks at school can prevent the onset of racial trauma.
Ethnic and racial minority groups are more likely to experience mistreatment in society. Pinpointing the signs of racially motivated attacks at school can prevent the onset of racial trauma.
Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio
K-pop’s venture into virtual reality may have severe repercussions on the safety and well-being of the performers, as well as foster unhealthy, parasocial relationships with their fanbase.
K-pop’s venture into virtual reality may have severe repercussions on the safety and well-being of the performers, as well as foster unhealthy, parasocial relationships with their fanbase.
This economic model, which plans for the continuous use of production outputs, could help the environment and the economy, making one company’s trash another company’s treasure.
This economic model, which plans for the continuous use of production outputs, could help the environment and the economy, making one company’s trash another company’s treasure.
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
The clocks moved back an hour and messed up schedules of every type. People are not happy about it.
The clocks moved back an hour and messed up schedules of every type. People are not happy about it.
Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
Here are strategies for your healing journey, from someone who has endured the same thing.
Here are strategies for your healing journey, from someone who has endured the same thing.
It can be dangerous out there. Make sure to keep these tips in mind so you don’t lose all of your money.
It can be dangerous out there. Make sure to keep these tips in mind so you don’t lose all of your money.
Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University
One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there’s still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.
One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there’s still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.
Samantha Havela, University of Michigan
Over the past few years, menstruation products that reduce plastic waste have increased in popularity. How do they actually work?
Over the past few years, menstruation products that reduce plastic waste have increased in popularity. How do they actually work?
Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University
Getting to know its reality by embodying the experience of pain and suffering in silence, so as to illustrate how these recurring afflictions often obscure the visibility of identity.
Getting to know its reality by embodying the experience of pain and suffering in silence, so as to illustrate how these recurring afflictions often obscure the visibility of identity.
Emma Watts, University of Arizona
Make sure to read some reviews before putting your money down.
Haven Worley, University of Rochester
Using Instagram as her platform, the award-winning poet is channeling the power of words to create real change in her community.
Using Instagram as her platform, the award-winning poet is channeling the power of words to create real change in her community.
It makes sense to look for scholarships as a college student — it also makes sense for companies to offer scholarships as well.
It makes sense to look for scholarships as a college student — it also makes sense for companies to offer scholarships as well.
Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University
It’s become expected of the rich and famous to use their massive platforms to tackle social and political issues, but should they be involved at all?
It’s become expected of the rich and famous to use their massive platforms to tackle social and political issues, but should they be involved at all?
Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again. How are countries like England, France and Spain ensuring the safety of their citizens?
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again. How are countries like England, France and Spain ensuring the safety of their citizens?
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
The pandemic has made it unsafe to attend religious services, but people are finding other ways to stay rooted in their faith.
The pandemic has made it unsafe to attend religious services, but people are finding other ways to stay rooted in their faith.
Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University
The justice’s recent confirmation has many women distressed, as future access to abortion and affordable birth control hangs in the balance.
The justice’s recent confirmation has many women distressed, as future access to abortion and affordable birth control hangs in the balance.
As a young voter, I do not see myself represented by our politicians — most of whom are older than me by at least four decades.
As a young voter, I do not see myself represented by our politicians — most of whom are older than me by at least four decades.
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
Making a visual interpretation of your dreams and goals can be inspiring and motivating.
Making a visual interpretation of your dreams and goals can be inspiring and motivating.
Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University
Finding love with COVID-19 looming over your head can be difficult, but here are 10 safe dating tips for this holiday season.
Finding love with COVID-19 looming over your head can be difficult, but here are 10 safe dating tips for this holiday season.
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
Looking to shop small online? These brands will satisfy the tastes of fashion junkies of all kinds.
Looking to shop small online? These brands will satisfy the tastes of fashion junkies of all kinds.
In her video ‘Which Celebrity Makes the Best Ramen,’ the Buzzfeed chef tries out a few recipes from famous people who put their own spin on the classic dish.
In her video ‘Which Celebrity Makes the Best Ramen,’ the Buzzfeed chef tries out a few recipes from famous people who put their own spin on the classic dish.
Samantha Havela, University of Michigan
These pups are blowing up on social media for their apparent abilities to communicate with their owners.
These pups are blowing up on social media for their apparent abilities to communicate with their owners.
Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University
When it shows up in our lives, it’s time to check in with ourselves.
When it shows up in our lives, it’s time to check in with ourselves.
Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University
The conflict is one of deep-seated ethnic and historical tensions. It’s become extremely necessary to spread awareness of the violence.
The conflict is one of deep-seated ethnic and historical tensions. It’s become extremely necessary to spread awareness of the violence.
Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio
This time of year can be particularly stressful, especially for those struggling with mental health. In these troubling times, make sure to be there for those you love.
This time of year can be particularly stressful, especially for those struggling with mental health. In these troubling times, make sure to be there for those you love.
There’s plenty of people that produce slots you can play virtually, but a few heavyweights really take the spotlight.
There’s plenty of people that produce slots you can play virtually, but a few heavyweights really take the spotlight.
In 2015, the United Nations drew up 17 objectives that will hopefully lead to a more equitable, sustainable world. In 2020, they’re more important than ever.
In 2015, the United Nations drew up 17 objectives that will hopefully lead to a more equitable, sustainable world. In 2020, they’re more important than ever.
Katherine Bry, Washington University
The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.
The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
Compulsively scrutinizing your size and shape is part of the toxic body culture that is rarely addressed, and it’s more pervasive than many think.
Compulsively scrutinizing your size and shape is part of the toxic body culture that is rarely addressed, and it’s more pervasive than many think.
Haven Worley, University of Rochester
For as little as $5, you can have access to all sorts of fun — and it’s a lot cheaper than playing in a brick-and-mortar place.
For as little as $5, you can have access to all sorts of fun — and it’s a lot cheaper than playing in a brick-and-mortar place.
Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University
Those with nonwhite or non-Western names shouldn’t be reduced to an ‘Other.’
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.
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.
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.
Want to have long, luxurious locks? Here are some strategies to turn your long-hair dreams into reality.
Want to have long, luxurious locks? Here are some strategies to turn your long-hair dreams into reality.
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.
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?
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?
Katherine Bry, Washington University
How does the U.S.’s fear-based sex education stack up against sex education that emphasizes pleasure?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
Websites want more views. Maybe you can help, and make some money while you’re at it.
Websites want more views. Maybe you can help, and make some money while you’re at it.
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.
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.
The singer’s fashion company has expanded to include plus-size male models in their new lingerie line.
With COVID-19 still an active threat, it is important to stay safe while still participating in spooky fun.
With COVID-19 still an active threat, it is important to stay safe while still participating in spooky fun.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
You don’t necessarily need to take the typical route for a career in the medical field.
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.
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.
If the ultraconservative judge fills Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s former seat, how will this impact health care, immigration and other issues?
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.
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.
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.
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.
While the president blames the state for its fires, the wildfires continue to burn. Better climate change policies and forest management strategies are needed.
While the president blames the state for its fires, the wildfires continue to burn. Better climate change policies and forest management strategies are needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2019 undertaking, directed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is facing backlash from people who disagree with its integration into American school systems.