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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

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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

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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

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Sustainability in Game Design: The Eco-Friendly Shift in Online Slots

Daniel Reed

Sustainability has become a buzzword across many industries, and the world of gaming is no exception.…

October 8, 2024

The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Palmer Strubhar, Emory University

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely…

January 9, 2024

The Perfect Study Break: The Jigsaw Puzzle

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

While you have some time, sit down and enjoy the twists and turns of starting (and completing) a jigsaw puzzle.…

January 8, 2024

TikTok’s Domestic Dream: Stay-at-Home Moms

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

TikTok stay-at-home moms construct a narrative of domestic bliss, perfect parenting, and enviable lifestyles that shapes perceptions of modern motherhood.…

January 6, 2024

Essay: If You’re From Africa…

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Parallels between my experience and Cady Heron’s, assimilating to American life after experiencing formative education in East Africa.…

January 4, 2024

The End of The World as We Know It

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Why humanities’ morbid fascination with the end of the world is such a universal experience.…

January 2, 2024

The Legend Of Korra is More Standalone Than Sequel

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Despite the show's popular sequel, "Avatar The Last Airbender" fans wont find any answers within "Legend of Korra."…

December 26, 2023

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The Best Poets and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

They greatly influenced what we know now as African American Literature.…

December 25, 2023

An illustration of a tablet with TikTok on display and a stack of novels that are popular TikTok books

Top 3 Popular TikTok Books That Didn’t Deserve The Hype

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Were they really that amazing?…

December 24, 2023

The Unspoken Connection of Instagram Reels

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

With all the negative connotations surrounding social media, let’s take a moment to appreciate the camaraderie that it builds. …

December 24, 2023

Jury Duty: The Best Series of 2023

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

Follow Us The slogan “12 jurors. 11 actors” succinctly captures the unique concept and premise of the new television series “Jury Duty.” Premiering April 7 2023, the show took the country by storm. It revolves…

December 22, 2023

An illustration of a variety of characters from popular '90s cartoons.

The Best Cartoons of the ’90s-2000s

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

A look back on the golden age of animated TV shows.…

December 22, 2023

Don’t Throw Out My Legos

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How these little bricks have impacted an entire generation.…

December 22, 2023

The Need For a Third Place

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

In the hustle and bustle of life, everyone needs a home away from home in a third place.…

December 20, 2023

Untold Stories: Women Deserving of Biopics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Each woman's journey is a chapter in HerStory, waiting to be celebrated and immortalized through biopics.…

December 19, 2023

Against a static black background, a girl sits on her bed in the dark with the only light being the shining screen of her iphone.

A Growing Depression: Gen Z, u ok?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Examining the Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in Relation to the Rise in Mental Illness Among Generation Z.…

December 18, 2023

Comfort and Joy: Turning the Christmas Chaos Into Productive Conversations on Mental Health

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

While conversations can be hard, holiday pressure can open up the avenue for better understandings of your family's mental health.…

December 14, 2023

Steer Clear of Midtown: The Ultimate NYC Christmas Activity List For Locals

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Avoid the Midtown crowds — get to know the heart of New York City with these holiday celebrations!…

December 14, 2023

A Look at Morbid Memorable Moments of 2023

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

2023 was a year chock-full of shocks, and we reflect on a few of the more morbid moments you may have forgotten about here.…

December 12, 2023

Radio: A Quest to Discover Your New Favorite Song

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

What happens when you ditch your playlists and listen to the radio for a day?…

December 8, 2023

The Powerful, Transformative, and Life Changing Power of Music

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How music affects the brain from emotions of crying to laughter.…

December 7, 2023

Against a rich red background, scattered Christmas gifts lay in bowed boxes of pink, purple, and maroon.

What Your College Student Really Wants for Christmas

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Struggling to buy a present? Here’s a list of affordable gifts for your college student!…

December 7, 2023

The Best Hidden Gems Christmas Albums

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

These albums don’t always get the attention they deserve, but they hold the same magic that can make your holiday season special.…

December 5, 2023

For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...…

November 28, 2023

We Love You, Megan—’Cobra’ Is a Beacon for Black Women’s Mental Health

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

The harsh realities of Black women's mental health are being disregarded and this is affecting rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.…

November 28, 2023

For an article on the origins of popcorn at the movie theater, two white boxes with red stripes and the word "pop corn" written in the middle are tipped over. Neon green outlined popcorn is spilling over.

That’s the Way the Corn Pops… Why Popcorn is the Snack of the Movies

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Whether you are in the theater with the masses or lounging alone on your couch at, popcorn just feels like the right snack. Why is that?…

November 27, 2023

For an article on the efficacy of a college degree, two figures look in opposite directions as a bowl with a degree and a price tag are set between them.

OPINION: Is a Degree Still Worth It?

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

With rising tuition and companies prioritizing experience over formal higher education is the value of a degree declining?…

November 25, 2023

For an article on hang out ideas, three hand drawings of people sitting on picnic blankets, laughing and chatting.

Hangout Ideas for Broke College Kids

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Too broke to go out? Here’s a few inexpensive activities to do with friends!…

November 25, 2023

The Brittany Broski Effect: Goofy and Endearing

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

The influencer is more than a YouTube and TikTok personality. She continues to say what her audience is thinking… in a funnier and more insightful way.…

November 24, 2023