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What Makes a University Truly Student-Centered in 2026?

Daniel Reed

Education is the cornerstone of any decent society.…

March 3, 2026

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AM Marketing SEO Review: Results, Service & What to Expect

Daniel Reed

Follow Us When I took over managing the search strategy for Study Breaks, our archive was already so large that I genuinely couldn’t tell you how many articles were in it without pulling a report.…

March 2, 2026

Femaie college student sitting at desk in Library

5 Ways to Fast-Track Your Career as a Student

Daniel Reed

As a student, you might feel that forging a successful career begins only after you graduate, but nothing could be further from the truth.…

March 1, 2026

How Gambling Sites Are Innovating to Appeal to Younger Generations

Daniel Reed

Gambling platforms are rebuilding themselves for a new generation that grew up with smartphones, social media, and streaming.…

November 29, 2025

Earworm Alert: A List of the Most Annoying Jingles and Why They Work

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

It turns out that the aggravating tunes you can’t get out of your head may actually serve a purpose besides driving you mad. …

January 21, 2024

Studying Abroad in London: A Literary Journey at Kingston University

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Exploring London through the hallowed groves of Hyde Park and the vast halls of Kingston University.…

January 19, 2024

Blockbuster vs. Netflix: Who’s Really Going to Win?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

In a digital age of media, how should we handle our favorite shows getting taken down?…

January 18, 2024

The Evolving Role of Celebrities In American Politics

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

From success stories to failures, celebrities have left their mark in the world of politics.…

January 16, 2024

Read Between the Lines: The Problem With the Goodreads Challenge

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

Does Goodreads make reading more work than fun? How to approach the reading challenge without sacrificing the joy of literature. …

January 14, 2024

SOUPer Food: Why Soup Is The Perfect Winter Meal

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Soup is the perfect food but it seems everyone forgets about it until temperatures drop. Let’s talk soup.…

January 11, 2024

A young man in a red shirt ponders while a music note, book, lightbulb, and soccer ball swirl around him.

Best 2024 Goals for College Students

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Here’s some serious and fun goals all college students should add to their New Year’s resolution list!…

January 11, 2024

The Impact of Everchanging Health Culture on New Year’s Resolutions

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Don’t let the fancy and flawed fad diets sway your resolution. …

January 10, 2024

College is Over: What Now?

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The rising trend of soon-to-be graduates feeling like their university failed to fully prepare them for life after graduation. …

January 9, 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

An illustration of a man representing the Harlem Renaissance.

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