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Why Do Foreign Students Consider Americans Ignorant?

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Having gone to school in Hong Kong and California, I know that what people think about American students generally depends on how many of them they know.…

February 8, 2017

Migos: The Real Black Beatles

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

The Atlanta hip-hop trio have not only changed the soundscape of rap, they’ve changed its culture.…

February 8, 2017

Dogs and Dog Shit on America’s Front Lawn

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

While celebrities and the media focus on Trump’s depravity (and his tweets), the root of America’s problem is being overlooked.…

February 5, 2017

Subverting the Oral-Sex Double Standard: Have We Gone (Down) Too Far?

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

Prompted by (what else?) a recent “Cosmo” article correlating boyfriend quality and cunnilingus ability, an exploration of the rhetoric surrounding sex-positivity.…

February 3, 2017

To Honor His Brother, A&M Senior Chris Molak’s Fight to End Cyberbullying

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Molak and his family are working to pass legislation to prevent the kind of behavior that took his sixteen-year-old brother’s life.…

February 2, 2017

It’s Time to Start Punching Nazis Again

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Don’t let anyone tell you that a Nazi getting punched in the face isn’t funny.…

January 30, 2017

Why Superhero Movies Need the ‘Power Rangers’

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

The Mighty Morphin teens hope to rescue the world from exhaustive franchises.…

January 26, 2017

Not Riding the Wave, but the Wave Itself: How Good Is Future?

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

The rapper has made a name for himself by helping pioneer a new sound in hip-hop, but his popularity is likely short-lived.…

January 25, 2017

If You Watch That, Read This

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

If you like 'The Walking Dead,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Dexter' or 'Supergirl,' we’ve got some books you should check out.…

January 23, 2017

Pepe the Frog: The Most Influential Person of 2016?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

The Clinton administration admonished him, white nationalists embraced him and the Russians tweeted a picture of him. But why?…

January 11, 2017

Norway’s Groundbreaking Television Show “Skam” Merges TV with Social Media

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

By giving Instagram accounts to characters and releasing scenes at random times, the Norwegian series further thins the line between entertainment and reality.…

January 4, 2017

Why Are So Many Video Games Being Made Into Movies?

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

With the release of movies such as “Assassin’s Creed” and “World of Warcraft,” the game-to-film trend is proving both durable and lucrative—but why?…

December 31, 2016

5 Reasons to Listen to Post Malone’s New Album, ‘Stoney’

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The 'White Iverson' star is proving that he has no intention of being a one-hit wonder.…

December 17, 2016

Got Ovaries and Student Debt?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

For students trying to make quick money, donating your eggs may be the way to go.…

December 16, 2016

It’s Time to Stop Hating on Millennials

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Millennials are not defined by traits like laziness or disrespect, and I am not ashamed to be part of the most accepting group of Americans yet.…

December 14, 2016

6 Weird (And Incredibly Entertaining) Instagrams You Should Be Following

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

When you hit a wall during finals week and really need a break, scroll through Baddie Winkle’s Insta to gain some much needed motivation.…

December 12, 2016

A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Am I really just a fedora-wearing, katana-yielding mess?…

December 10, 2016

4 Social Activists You Should Be Following on Twitter

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Get the most out of your social media experience by following the best social activists online.…

December 4, 2016

From Overshadowed Singer to True Star: The Evolution of The Weeknd

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The once dark and mysterious singer is now enjoying the spotlight as one of pop music’s biggest stars.…

December 3, 2016

Disney’s Polynesian ‘Moana’ Makes Waves for the Right Reasons

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

In an acknowledgment of their past mistakes, Disney put incredible efforts into accurate cultural representation, and it shows.…

December 2, 2016

Yvesdre and the Rise of De’Andre Wigfall

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

The Houston Community College student has pioneered a fashion line that is quickly gaining popularity, though Wigfall has bigger plans than fame.…

December 2, 2016

What the Hell Is Happening to Kanye?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Is it possible that ‘Ye’s recent rants and breakdowns stem from something much deeper than we had assumed?…

November 30, 2016

Portland State Now Offers More Choices for Student Gender, Eliminating the Male/Female Binary

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

By providing more gender and sexuality options, PSU is better able to allocate resources and services for students who need them.…

November 29, 2016

Why the Nationwide Protests Against Trump Do Matter

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Protesting the recently established President-elect may not change the outcome, but it’s still important to exercise your First Amendment rights.…

November 13, 2016

How to Start an LBGT Student Group at Your University and Why It’s So Important

Andy Winder, Brigham Young University

University-affiliated LGBT groups may be hard to pioneer (especially at a conservative college), but building them is essential to the community.…

November 11, 2016

The Vicarious Thrill of Taking the Road Less Travel Vlogged

Riley Heruska, Austin College

YouTube stars armed with nothing more than a GoPro and a backpack have changed the way people, especially millennials, see the world.…

November 10, 2016

Dragging, the New Form of Bullying Developed on Twitter, Is Getting Out of Control

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Yet another way to anonymously abuse others, courtesy of the internet.…

November 10, 2016

Bachelor and Chain: Why I Don’t Regret Getting Married in College

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

College culture discourages students from venturing into the lands of love at a young age, but getting married at 20 has changed my life for the better.…

October 31, 2016

Why Voluntouring Doesn’t Actually Help Anyone But Yourself

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Traveling is good. Volunteering is good. Traveling while volunteering? Maybe not.…

October 31, 2016

The 2010s: The New ‘90s?

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

All of us ‘90s “kids” are now ‘90s “adults,” and we’re reliving something that no other generation has indulged in as heavily: Our childhood.…

October 26, 2016

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