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The Unflinching Blackness of Netflix’s New Series, ‘Luke Cage’

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

With both overt and subtle references to the contemporary politics of black life, Luke Cage brings some much-needed representation to the superhero spectrum.…

October 18, 2016

Solange and the Power of Distance

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Solange has been keeping it cool in the shadows for most of her life, but that hasn’t stopped her from making enormous impacts on music and society.…

October 15, 2016

The Pros and Cons of Moving to a City for College, as Told by a Small Town Local

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Sometimes you just miss that clean, fresh air of your tiny, little hometown.…

October 15, 2016

Why Your Parents Worry about Study Abroad Programs

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

When you want to relocate across the globe for a semester, your parents can’t help but worry.…

October 13, 2016

How to Totally Crush It Your First Time at a Hostel

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

Here are three easy steps on how to get the most from your first hostel experience.…

October 10, 2016

The Problem with Jesse Watters’ ‘Satire’

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

Watters, a personality in political humor, recently took a stroll through Chinatown to target (and insult) Asian Americans with political discussions.…

October 10, 2016

4 Underrated YouTubers to Cure Your Internet Boredom

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

We’re all sick of music video parodies and Harambe compilations. Move on to the good stuff.…

October 8, 2016

Why Millennials Are Straying from Religion

Kristina Wagers, Southern New Hampshire University

But leave the prayer hands emoji out of it.…

October 6, 2016

Why Now More Than Ever, the World Needs ‘Will & Grace’ Again

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

A decade ago, the show pushed mainstream audiences to embrace LGBTQ culture. Now, as hints of a reunion abound, the timing couldn’t better.…

October 4, 2016

7 Things to Do After Graduation (Besides Get a Job)

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

It’s graduation time, but is it career time? Before you jump the gun on 'adult life,' consider these seven opportunities.…

October 3, 2016

Meet Dr. Bill Bauerle, Professor and Part-Time Miracle Worker

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The Colorado State professor is using new methods of hop production to make beer better, cheaper and more quickly.…

September 23, 2016

Why the ‘Strong Female Character’ Doesn’t Represent Real Women

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Screenwriters continue to develop unrealistic female characters who lack depth, emotion and inner strength.…

September 21, 2016

3 Tips for Avoiding Ignorant Halloween Costumes

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

Coming up with a badass Halloween costume can be hard, but avoiding cultural appropriation is simple.…

September 20, 2016

Why Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ Is So Important

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Donald Glover’s hit show is taking Georgia’s capital to new heights.…

September 14, 2016

12 Words and Phrases That Millennials Have Completely Redefined

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Some of them literally slay.…

September 13, 2016

The Problem With Fixating on the Definition of Sexual Consent

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Though well intentioned, clearer explanations of consent are not the solution. In fact, they might be part of the problem.…

September 9, 2016

Debunking the 5 Worst Myths About the Midwest

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Could a region that produced Prince, Eminem, Bob Dylan, Madonna and Nat King Cole really be that boring?…

September 9, 2016

The Blatant Racism of J.K. Rowling’s Ilvermorny Houses

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

An in-depth look at cultural appropriation in the American houses from an overly involved 'Harry Potter' fan.…

August 31, 2016

Why Vaping May Be More Dangerous Than Cigarettes

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.…

August 23, 2016

The Problem with the Olympics

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Though predicated on the idea that the competition brings countries together, if often does much more to divide them.…

August 19, 2016

5 Things to Look Forward to in the Next Season of ‘Game of Thrones’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

There will likely be some family reunions, though not all of them will be heartwarming.…

August 17, 2016

Why LSD Use Is on the Rise Again

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

The drug hasn’t changed, but the way people are using it has.…

August 16, 2016

Why You Need to Be Listening to Lianne La Havas

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

After being tapped for greatness by Prince, La Havas’ rich, soulful voice has caught the world’s ear.…

August 12, 2016

Why Bisexuals are the Underdogs of Sexuality

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

And why you probably are one.…

August 9, 2016

Why Does Everyone Hate Florida?

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Three reasons to get your loathe on.…

August 4, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About Nudism

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

After witnessing a year’s worth of nudity in Austin, I decided to take the matter into my own hands.…

August 1, 2016

10 Essential Non-Fiction Books for Students

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Non-fiction might seem boring, but these are the kind of books that can change your life.…

July 15, 2016

College Students, Here’s How You Will Get Your Next Job

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

Gone are analog applications and tedious cover letters—here are the job application sites of the future.…

July 14, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Big Brother’ Season 18

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

This season in particular, racism, homophobia, political partisanship and sexism abound.…

July 13, 2016

How to Dress Like a College Student

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

For starters, you need a rucksack, not a backpack.…

July 9, 2016