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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

digital illustration showcasing eco-friendly online slot games

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

In an article about the "friendship recession," a figure sits in front of a board where there is an arrow on the decline."

The “Friendship Recession” Is Real

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Bringing awareness to the widespread pandemic of loneliness and how it may be impacting your health.…

October 16, 2023

In an article about the origins of spices, several piles of spices and herbs lie on a white table.

From the Silk Road to Your Kitchen: A Spice Odyssey

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

Your favorite seasonings traveled far wide before making it to your plate.…

October 16, 2023

in an article about pop culture online courses, a woman in a red dress (Beyoncé) stands talking to another woman in a red dress (Taylor Swift).

5 Pop Culture College Courses We Wish We Could Take

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Certain schools and programs offer specialized entertainment courses that might feel a bit more tailored to college students’ interests. …

October 14, 2023

In an article detailing how to move out, two people load boxes on a moving van.

How To Move Out for the First Time

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Congratulations! You've made the executive decision to get your own place! What comes next?…

October 13, 2023

A graphic of Beau with an scared face expression.

How to Watch ‘Beau is Afraid’

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Ari Aster’s newest film is a wild ride; it may help to know what you’re getting into.…

October 12, 2023

In an article about body neutrality, three multicolored silhouettes stand against a beige background.

Why You Should Consider Body Neutrality

Katherine Hollis, New York University

This emerging movement emphasizes a holistic understanding of the self.…

October 11, 2023

In an article about gendered products, a blue collection of masculine products stands opposite a pink collection of feminine products.

The Ironic World of Gendered Products

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

Gender-based marketing poses detrimental consequences for society.…

October 10, 2023

In an article about the Broadway musical 'Camelot,' the sword in the stone from Arthurian legend gleams on a stage draped with billowing red curtains.

The Abrupt Demise of ‘Camelot’

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

Aaron Sorkin's rewrite of this classic musical is powerful yet flawed.…

October 7, 2023

Can Shooter Video Games Be Anti-War?

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

While the glorification of combat seems to be at the heart of many first-person shooters, there is also the potential for anti-war commentary.…

October 7, 2023

In an article about reconnecting with nature a girl with brown hair sits sits on a log among trees and other greenery.

Carrying Home Across the Country

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

The way nature gave me a tether to myself when nothing else could.…

October 7, 2023

In an article about 24-hour homecare worker shifts, a homecare worker wears a lime green shirt and a face mask while helping a woman in glasses and a black and white striped shirt who sits on a bed.

The Horror of 24-Hour Shifts

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Home Care Workers in New York Face Inhuman Working Conditions…

October 5, 2023

In an article about Doja Cat's recent controversy, half of the rapper's face is portrayed with her old look and the other half her new look.

Doja Cat: The Hatred of Female Artistry and Uncomformity

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Doja Cat has recently been in hot water due to her new look — does this criticism reveal how women are treated in the rap industry?…

October 4, 2023

In an Article about AI in Music, a teal robot carrie a trumpet, guitar, drumset, and horn.

AI in the Future of Music

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

As more artificially generated music circulates online, the concern for artistic property and originality come into question. …

October 3, 2023

In an article about being a transfer student, a young person looks thoughtfully at their computer screen.

I Will Always Be Grateful To Be a Transfer Student

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

The community college experience was unquestionably a money-saver — but more importantly, it helped me become a better student.…

October 2, 2023

In an article about the ric, white gaze that U.S. Vogue implores, a mannequin with pale skin and red lips stands with one arm behind their head and one arm across their belly. An off-screen figure's hand holds cash while another off-screen figure's hand holds a red credit card.

The Rich, White Gaze: Why Vogue Covers are so Boring

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

The lack of risk in Vogue's creative direction is notable and based in white mediocrity. …

October 2, 2023

In an article about the effects of the digital cloud storage on the climate crisis, a bright blue monitor screen has a vine pierce through it in a room full of greenery.

The Unseen Ecological Cost of Cloud Storage

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

How AI and Cloud Storage Are Impacting Our Environment…

October 2, 2023

In an article about seafood in Florida, a blue fish, a green fish, and an orange fish are paired with an other. The word "seafood" appears on both sides.

Seafood as a Status Symbol in Florida

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

Why is Southern seafood regarded so differently from Miami seafood?…

October 1, 2023

How to Pick Your Early Decision School

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

An in-depth exploration of the process of ED college applications.…

September 30, 2023

In an article about roommate tips, a red hand shakes a blue hand in front of a blue bed and a red bed.

All About Roommates: Four Tips on Cohabitating in College Dorms

Ava Coates, Emory University

Cohabitating is an art. Here are some tips to get along with roommates. …

September 29, 2023

In an article about metafictional writing, a notebook sits with a black pencil over it.

How Writing About Writing is Written

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Self-Aware Fiction in the Modern Age…

September 29, 2023

In an aritcle about the 2023/2024 NBA season, a black figure holds a basketball against his face.

4 Storylines to Watch NBA Season 2023/24

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Get ready for another jaw-dropping, ankle-breaking, rim-rattling season with these trends.…

September 28, 2023

In an article about queer representation in the 'Chucky' franchise, the red-haired doll opens garden sheers in front of a jack in the box toy.

‘Chucky’ Kills Gender Norms

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

The Killer Doll’s Long-Running History with Queerness…

September 27, 2023

In an article about tutoring, one person types on a laptop while another person guides them with their hand on their shoulder.

Destigmatizing Tutoring in College

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

The resource on your college campus you need to utilize.…

September 27, 2023

In an article about DALL-E 2, an advanced AI, circuits make up a silhouette of a human head emitting blue sound waves.

Artificial Infringement: DALL-E 2 May Just Be the Beginning

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Is the concern with AI and copyright valid?…

September 26, 2023

In an article about online poker 2 aces and chips on a poker table.

Aristocrat’s Online Pokies: Responsible Gaming and Player Safety

Daniel Reed

Aussies are known for their love of gambling.…

September 26, 2023

In an article about Olivia Rodrigo's punk rock influences, an illustrated girl stands with an off-the-shoulder dress and safety pins in her hair. In cut-out letters, the words "Olivia Rodrigo."

Olivia Rodrigo Takes on Female Rage in ‘GUTS’

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Rodrigo calls on female punk rock back to the mainstream with “GUTS.”…

September 26, 2023

In an article about the Ruby Franke child abuse scandal, a woman with blonde hair smiles as a baby side eyes her.

‘8 Passengers,’ 6 Counts of Felony Child Abuse

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Ruby Franke’s rise to fame reveals the inexplicable allure of family content creators and the danger of giving platforms to just anybody.…

September 26, 2023

In an article about Latinx History Month, two hands carry a sun while rays and flowers surround.

“Latinx” Reclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Changing the celebration’s name to “Latinx” isn’t an exclusion. It’s a reclamation.…

September 25, 2023

Zhang Yi Wins Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

The film industry is often seen as a place where only the most talented individuals can succeed. However, sometimes it's not just talent that takes someone to the top. Persistence and hard work can also…

September 24, 2023