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Slot Game Jackpots Explained: How They Work and Why They’re So Exciting

Daniel Reed

Have you ever asked yourself what makes jackpots so exciting in slot games? …

October 5, 2025

college student with online gaming controller ready to bet

The Premier League Betting Markets to Explore this Season

Daniel Reed

The Premier League season has kicked off and the battle for supremacy is underway.…

September 2, 2025

Graphic of College Students one studying the other playing video game.

Maximizing online gaming while managing college demands

Daniel Reed

Balancing academic responsibilities with personal interests is essential for overall well-being.…

September 2, 2025

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

women in pink skirts holding hands; toxic femininity

Just Like Toxic Masculinity, Toxic Femininity Is a Threat to Gender Equality

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Everyone has heard of toxic masculinity's pressure on men to conform. But this trend can be just as damaging to women.…

July 29, 2020

‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections’ Communicates a Dire Warning for November

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

This new HBO documentary exposes the terrifying vulnerabilities in the American voting system that cannot be ignored in 2020.…

July 28, 2020

Critical fabulation can aid in BLM activism

Saidiya Hartman’s Critical Fabulation Can Help Inspire Today’s Activists

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

The concept provides an artistic and powerful way to engage in social change by coaxing our imagination to connect us to the voices of the past.…

July 28, 2020

Dumpster diving in a dumpster like this could be financially rewarding.

How To Go Dumpster Diving for the Planet and Profit

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Searching through the trash is not exactly glamorous, but its many benefits might outweigh the 'yuck' factor.…

July 28, 2020

Cancel Culture and Call Out Culture Are Not the Same

Emma T., UC Berkeley

It's important to hold people with platforms accountable, but there is a critical difference between shutting them down and educating them.…

July 27, 2020

Illustration by Shelly Freund in article about Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair Features First Cover Shot by a Black Photographer

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Now more than ever, people are calling on brands to step up. The culture magazine took another step in the right direction by having Dario Calmese shoot their cover.…

July 27, 2020

In article about mental health, a person with their head on another person's shoulder

5 Ways That You Can Support a Friend’s Mental Health

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

The pandemic has undoubtedly taken a toll on many people's psychological well-being. Here's a way to advocate for someone close to you.…

July 27, 2020

The Non-Minimalist Lifestyle Can Still Spark Joy

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

While minimalism is all the rage, throwing out those 'unnecessary' items may be one of your biggest regrets in the long run.…

July 27, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of mutual friends online

Having Mutual Friends With Someone Is Great, But There Can Be Drawbacks

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

Having friends of friends has long been presumed to be beneficial, but perhaps it's more stressful than we've been thought.…

July 26, 2020

YouTuber David Dobrik Needs To Seriously Address His Past Harmful Actions

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Why isn't the content creator being held to the same standards as everyone else on the platform?…

July 26, 2020

The Death of Nicole Thea Forces Us To Reflect on Racism in Health Care

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The YouTuber's untimely death opens conversations on racial disparities in health care, especially as it relates to maternal mortality.…

July 26, 2020

In an article about CBD and the best time of the day to take it, a cannabis seedling

When Is the Best Time of the Day To Take Your CBD?

Daniel Reed

Morning, night or afternoon — which is best?…

July 26, 2020

Illustration of green mountains and trees as seen at a sleepaway camp, with summer camp in orange text

10 Skills I Learned From Working at a Sleepaway Camp

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

As a summer counselor, you'll learn many valuable skills that will prepare you for the real world.…

July 25, 2020

How ‘Twilight’ Has Affected the Real Quileute Tribe

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Believe it or not, the tribe is not made up of werewolves, but is a real-life tribe of human beings.…

July 24, 2020

in an article about addiction, a stylized illustration of a brain

How To Overcome Compulsive Thoughts and Habits

Daniel Reed

It's not easy, but with help, you can do it.…

July 24, 2020

In an article about fast fashion company Shein, an illustration of factory workers sewing clothes

Shining a Light on Shein’s Unethical Labor Practices

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Their recent release of offensive products has consumers outraged, but the company's fast fashion practices and sweatshops hurt much more than feelings.…

July 23, 2020

A mother and her son looking at the skeleton of a T-Rex in the Smithsonian museum

Now Is the Time for a Queer Smithsonian Museum

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

America's LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.…

July 23, 2020

Marsha P. Johnson posing with flowers in her hair and a sash that reads "Stonewall"; black women activists

10 Iconic Black Women Activists That Paved the Path for Those Today

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Fighting racism, sexism and injustice, their resilience remained unwavering. These icons' legacies mark them as trailblazers.…

July 23, 2020

In an article about rebuilding relationships, including that of the erg rowing machine, an illustration by Sid Estelle of buildings being reconstructed

Rebuilding a Relationship With a Longtime Foe, Whether Former Friend or Erg

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Whether it's a rowing machine or a long-term friendship gone toxic, there's always room to grow, or row, together after being apart.…

July 23, 2020

Illustration of hand-washing clothes in soap suds

Why Hand-Washing Your Laundry Is Better Than Using the Machine

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Washing your clothes by hand may be the solution to preserving your garments and saving the environment.…

July 22, 2020

In article about Muslim clothing, woman's hands covered in henna and glitter

Double Standards and the Cultural Appropriation of Muslim Clothing

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Traditional religious clothing marks brown people as targets of discrimination. Meanwhile, companies and celebrities rebrand these styles as chic and trendy.…

July 22, 2020

Tabletop role-playing games illustrated by Dungeons and Dragons dice and board.

Tabletop Role-Playing Games Are Not as Inclusive as They Should Be

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Dungeons and Dragons is now more popular than ever, but does the game provide a safe space for all its players?…

July 22, 2020

A girl coming out amid a rainbow and stars.

Coming Out Is Not an Obligation

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.…

July 21, 2020

In article about Roland Barthes, miscellaneous music equipment

Roland Barthes Gives the Reasoning Behind Our Personal Media Tastes

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

The philosopher's theories of the 'studium' and the 'punctum' explains why we prefer certain creative works over others.…

July 21, 2020

In an article about desk pets, the small robot Cozmo

A Few Desk Pets That Won’t End Procrastination, But Will Entertain

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

From a robotic dog to a miniature WALL-E lookalike, these cute devices will keep you company while you're getting your work done.…

July 21, 2020

Three Slots To Try If You Love Binge-Watching Netflix

Daniel Reed

You've seen the shows, now check out the slots.…

July 21, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of a woman looking through a glass ceiling, experiencing the wage gap

The Continued Existence of the Wage Gap Is Still Critically Important

Emma T., UC Berkeley

We've known about the gendered difference in pay for decades, but little has been fixed. With a new work environment ahead, now is the time to make changes.…

July 20, 2020

In an article about YouTuber burnout, a picture of YouTuber Ingrid Nilsen

Why Are So Many Creators Suffering From YouTuber Burnout?

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Content producers are suffering from overwork, stress and exhaustion as they attempt to satisfy audiences and algorithms quickly and successfully.…

July 20, 2020

In an article about National Days, an illustration by Ash Ramirez of a calendar on the month of July

Made-Up ‘National Days’ Provide No Shortage of Celebration

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

Whether it’s the International Day of Non-Violence (Oct. 2) or National Doughnut Day (June 4), who’s to say that you can’t choose to make the time special?…

July 19, 2020