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5 Ways to Fast-Track Your Career as a Student

Daniel Reed

With the right strategies, you can start laying the groundwork for professional success right now.…

April 7, 2025

reflecting their digital-first lifestyle.

Connecting with the Next Generation of Consumers: How Gen Z Shaped Modern Marketing

Daniel Reed

The world of marketing has undergone a dramatic transformation over time.…

October 20, 2024

illustration showing a diverse group of professionals discussing payroll software in an office environment

A Guide to Choosing the Right Payroll Check Printing Software

Daniel Reed

When managing payroll efficiently and accurately, businesses rely on payroll check printing software.…

October 8, 2024

Here's the image depicting a moving day in a suburban neighborhood near Boston

Moving Made Easy: My Experience with Boston Movers

Daniel Reed

Generally, moving is often cited as one of the most challenging things in life, but when I recently moved from my small downtown Boston apartment into a larger house out in the suburbs, I realized…

October 8, 2024

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 Shows Humanity’s Big Impact on the Planet

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Because of COVID-19 and quarantine, we depleted our environmental resources a little more slowly this year. That's still not enough though.…

September 3, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of Biden at the DNC

The 2020 DNC Shows Signs That Biden May Repeat Clinton’s Loss

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The campaign has adopted many of the strategies employed in 2016, even though Democrats lost. If they want a win, they need to make changes.…

September 3, 2020

In an article about straight women using the phrase "I wish I was gay," a photo of two women in love

Dear Straight Women: Please Stop Saying You Wish You Were Gay

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These comments might not be explicitly homophobic, but they display the privilege of straight people and trivialize the negative experiences of queer women.…

September 2, 2020

‘Game Change’ Offers Insight Into the Upcoming Election

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Although America is dealing with unprecedented times, the 2020 election still has echoes of the 2008 Obama/McCain race.…

September 2, 2020

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.…

September 2, 2020

Mr. Kondrashov, a Business Analyst: Hints for a Prospective Managing Director, or 5 Eureka Moments From Telf AG

Daniel Reed

If you want to succeed in business, you need to know what you're doing.…

September 2, 2020

Artistic colorful depiction of popular '90s hip hop fashion.

‘The Remix’ Examines The Legacy of Hip-Hop Culture and Fashion

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

This documentary explores the globalization of hip-hop and the history that is integral to the genre's aesthetics.…

September 1, 2020

Illustration by Malini Basu of the housing crisis

The COVID-19 Housing Crisis Is Affecting Students and Non-Students Alike

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The pandemic has proven that, beyond a shadow of a doubt, housing is health care. To provide it equitably and fairly, things need to change.…

September 1, 2020

The Karen Meme, and What It Means To Be a Karen

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The concept might be able to help some people think critically about their actions, especially in situations involving race.…

August 31, 2020

Image by Sezi Kaya in article about the benefits of ecotherapy

Ecotherapy: What It Is and How You Can Benefit From It

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

With the current state of the world, there are an overwhelming number of reasons to feel stressed. Mother Nature can help.…

August 31, 2020

Male Short Shorts Have Made a Comeback With the Five-Inch Inseam

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Many men are afraid showing more skin will cause their masculinity to take a hit, but short shorts are sending toxic masculinity out the window.…

August 31, 2020

An illustration of a couple wearing masks symbolizing the hookup culture present at colleges

How Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Hookup Culture?

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

As coronavirus cases continue to increase, will students finally adhere to proper social distancing guidelines, or will they continue to ignore them?…

August 31, 2020

Going back to school means wasting money on school supplies you won't ever use

Going Back To School? Here’s the School Supplies You Don’t Need

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Avoid back strain and wallet drain by avoiding unnecessary purchases.…

August 31, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of a person in an empowerment self-defense class

Empowerment Self-Defense: Defending Ourselves From Our Own Fear

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

New feminist safety classes not only teach women how to defend themselves in real-life scenarios, but also interrogate society's response to violence.…

August 30, 2020

Cheese for Dummies: The History, Science and Art of Fermentation

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

From an accidental discovery to an artistic pairing, knowing your cheese can make it a staple in your diet.…

August 30, 2020

In an article about Joe Biden and the climate crisis, a photo of protesters and a sign reading, "There is no Planet B."

Will Electing Joe Biden Be Enough To Avert the Climate Crisis?

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The Democratic nominee's environmental justice plans are similar to the Green New Deal, but he has yet to commit his support to the resolution.…

August 29, 2020

In an article about love triangles, an illustration of a woman attached to two men

Why the Love Triangle Trope Is the Worst and How To Make It Better

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

This plot device is one of the most overdone romantic clichés out there. Should it be left behind, or is there a way to make it new again?…

August 29, 2020

WeChat, one of the potential victims of Trump's Clean Network plan

Trump’s Clean Network Is Set to Fracture the Internet

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The plan will rid Americans of apps, telecommunications carriers and cloud-based services connected to Chinese companies.…

August 29, 2020

In an article about the coronavirus and living with parents in the medical profession, a photo of a doctor holding a stethoscope

How My Medical Professional Parents Shaped My View of the Coronavirus

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

I’ve come to understand the pandemic through a scientific lens, thanks to the medical insights of my parents. …

August 28, 2020

4 Children’s Toys That Encourage Diversity and Inclusion

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Fleeting are the days when princesses were for girls and Nerf guns were for boys. …

August 28, 2020

Being an online volunteer is a great way to continue to do your part during the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Ways To Serve Your Community By Volunteering Online

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

The pandemic has made helping out in person a lot more difficult, but there are plenty of opportunities to give back right from home.…

August 28, 2020

Tiny House Camping Bridges the Gap Between Roughing It and Glamping

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As COVID-19 has drastically changed vacation plans, people have explored alternative options for summer getaways.…

August 28, 2020

Crocheting Is the More Accessible and Versatile Answer to Knitting

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

It may look difficult, but it's an easy alternative to other needlework that can help you escape from your pandemic woes.…

August 27, 2020

New York City’s 4 Best Thrift Stores That Offer Sustainability and Style

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As eco-friendly shopping becomes more trendy, NYC secondhand shops are receiving more attention. But some are better than others.…

August 27, 2020

In an article about Greek life, a group of students photographed from the waist down

Greek Life Is Hastening the Demise of the On-Campus School Year

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While schools are struggling to open with on-campus instruction, social pressures fostered by fraternities and sororities are increasing the threat of COVID-19.…

August 27, 2020