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Life Is Unfair: The Rare Mimesis of “Malcolm in the Middle”

The sitcom followed the children of a lower middle-class family as they experienced the unpleasant facts of life.…

June 1, 2016

The Cuban-American Perspective on Kim Kardashian’s Tweet

A Cuban-American Opinion on Kim Kardashian’s Tweet

The image, which juxtaposed her lavish vacation against the poverty of Cuba, reflects the fundamental problem with romanticizing the country.…

June 1, 2016

How It Feels to Be Outgrown by Your City

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

In my home city of San Francisco, the lives and opinions of citizens are quickly becoming subverted by money.…

June 1, 2016

Writers

Ian Friedel

Follow Us Spring 2024 Amelie Allen, University of Arizona Archie Wagner, University of Iowa Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley Emily Diaz, DePaul University Finlay O’Connell, Minerva University Hamad Naroze, Hunter College Kyle A.…

June 1, 2016

How to Turn Your Procrastination Into Success, But Not Now Obviously

How to Turn Your Procrastination Into Success, Just Not Now Obviously

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Instead of fighting your natural creative process, use these tricks to harness your bouts of midnight inspiration.…

May 31, 2016

These Colors Run: The Unforeseeable Consequences of Dying Your Hair

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Among other things, be prepared to lose your job and all your money.…

May 31, 2016

Introvert, Extrovert, & Other Terms That are Bullsh*t

Introvert, Extrovert and Other Terms That are Bullsh*t

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Not only is classifying your personality with stark opposites inaccurate, it risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.…

May 30, 2016

Think Again: How Your Parents Should (And Shouldn’t) Affect Your Political Identity

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

It’s important to avoid blindly rejecting or accepting your family’s political stance. Your country depends on it.…

May 30, 2016

In Defense of the Year-Long Study Abroad

Juliana Mae Neves, Loyola University

As someone who’s studied abroad twice, trust me: going for a year is half as hard and twice as rewarding.…

May 27, 2016

Feeling at Home Alone: A Guide to Surviving Your First Studio

Alina Shaikh, University of Toronto

With great freedom comes great responsibility. And cooking.…

May 26, 2016

Finding Neverland: How to Deceive Yourself Into Enjoying Summer School

John Miles, Santa Fe College

To survive the miserable summer ahead, you’re going to have to get creative.…

May 24, 2016

The 4 Best Summer Jobs for Students

Mykaela Alvey, Anderson University

Because much money does not a good summer job make.…

May 24, 2016

Ignore the Tour Guide: Unbiased Advice for Acing Campus Visits

Please Ignore Your Tour Guide: Unbiased Advice for Acing Campus Visits

Jesse Sisler, DePaul University

Because the only thing you should be objectifying on a college campus is the college campus.…

May 23, 2016

The Parental Filter: How to Readjust to Living at Home

Elizabeth Rourk, University of New Haven

Not only are you going to have to change the endings of your stories, you’re going to have to use different words to tell them.…

May 20, 2016

The (Un)popular Opinion: Why You Should Keep a Summer Routine

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

You deserve a break—we get it. But there’s a lot to be said for getting out of bed before dinner.…

May 19, 2016

Life-Changing Lessons I Learned While Studying Abroad

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Three very serious and very important lessons I learned in Spain.…

May 18, 2016

Meet Monika Rostvold, the Texas State Artist and Food Provocatrice

Grace Nicholas, Austin Community College

To raise parallels between the ramifications of hook-up culture and fast food, Rostvold publicly covered her nearly nude body in Chick-fil-A.…

May 17, 2016

The Extracurricular Loophole: How to Get Involved Without Being Involved

The Extracurricular Loophole: Getting Involved Without Being Involved

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

Employers want to see a well-rounded graduate, but you’re not really the outgoing type. Here’s how to game the extracurricular requirement.…

May 16, 2016

My Love-Hate Relationship with Uber: A Female Student’s Perspective

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

It’s my—kind of unsafe—safety net.…

May 16, 2016

Graduation Advice from a Triple Major

August Wright, College of Charleston

For starters: Don't get three majors.…

May 14, 2016

Spending Your Birthday in the Library

Elizabeth Rourk, University of New Haven

How to cope with having your birthday fall during finals week.…

May 13, 2016

‘Why Do You Have to Make Everything Gay?’

Alina Shaikh, University of Toronto

Queer representation in film was the first step. The next step is valid representation.…

May 13, 2016

Are Our Screens Killing Us?

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Don’t go toward the (blue) light.…

May 12, 2016

Your Timely Axl Rose Refresher Course

John Miles, Santa Fe College

After recently becoming the newest lead singer of AC/DC, Rose may be in the midst of a late-career renaissance.…

May 10, 2016

Violence-Free Solutions for Resolving Roommate Conflicts

Jesse Sisler, DePaul University

For one, do yourself a favor and bypass your RA. They’re usually only one year older than you and also have no idea what they’re doing.…

May 10, 2016

The Who, What and When of Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation: The Who, What and When

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

If you’re not sure if they know who you are, go ahead and scratch that name off the list.…

May 10, 2016

5 Ways to Make Yourself Feel Better for Being a Super Senior

Bettina De Mesa, California State Fullerton

You might feel behind, but in a lot of ways you’re actually ahead of your graduated friends.…

May 9, 2016

9 Ways to Conquer Your Summer Anxiety

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

There's so much to do, but you just slept in till mid-afternoon again. Here’s how to do summer right.…

May 9, 2016

Surprising Questions I’ve Been Asked as a Poetry Major

6 Questions Every Poetry Major Is Asked

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

I never thought the idea of unrhymed poems would cause others so much anxiety. …

May 7, 2016

Will You Say No to Promposals with Me?

Elizabeth Rourk, University of New Haven

They take the focus off the experience and turn a romantic gesture into a competition.…

May 6, 2016

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