5 TV Show Characters That Would Make Amazing Friends Michelle Criqui, James Madison University If having a friend that can see the future doesn’t sound appealing to you, look away.… July 10, 2016
The Ins and Outs of Japanese Concerts in the U.S. Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida Nothing can really prepare you for the colors, noise and insanity, but we'll try anyway.… July 9, 2016
The Greatest Sports Chokes of 2016 Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine The Golden State Warriors, England’s national soccer team, or Lionel Messi and Argentina: Who’s had the worst choke of the year?… July 9, 2016
What Kevin Durant’s Decision Says About Sports Culture Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College Fans and critics alike denigrate superstar athletes for failing to win a championship, then turn around and denounce their attempts to win one.… July 8, 2016
The New Right of Politics: What it is and Why You Should Care Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross In America and across Western Europe, a new political movement based on xenophobia, racism, exclusion and violence is gaining power.… July 7, 2016
7 Simple Ways to Pay It Forward Today Sofia Rivera, Simmons College In a fast-paced and often impersonal world, these simple acts of kindness are easy for you and meaningful for them.… July 7, 2016
blink-182’s “California” Echoes With Delonge’s Absence Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans Though the album succeeds sonically, older fans might struggle to embrace it.… July 7, 2016
Our Generation Is Less Patriotic Than Ever. Could That Be a Good Thing? Andrew Mikula, Bates College In the midst of volatile politics and shifting international dynamics, the meaning of patriotism has become murkier than ever before.… July 6, 2016
Situating ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Amongst the Pantheon of Animated Family Greats Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University By paralleling from 'The Simpsons' and avoiding the snares of 'Family Guy,' the show has become one of the best on television.… July 6, 2016
Forget Reality TV, These Vloggers Show the Real Real Life Michelle Criqui, James Madison University For better or for worse, vlogs are the ultimate intersection of intimacy and entertainment.… July 4, 2016
A Response to the ‘NYT’ Article Calling Modern Students ‘Emotionally Unprepared’ Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University Older generations have always questioned and feared for younger ones. Have things really changed?… July 2, 2016
Examining the 2016 XXL Freshman Class of Hip Hop Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine From Lil Yachty to Denzel Curry, here’s a breakdown of the year’s hottest up-and-coming rappers.… June 29, 2016
The Perks of Being a Night Owl Bri Griffith, Carlow University The calm of being up late does help concentration and creativity, but mostly it’s about the “Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy” reruns.… June 29, 2016
An Overview of “O.J.: Made in America,” a Series About Much More Than a Murder Trial Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College The “30 for 30” documentary situates the murder in the context of ‘90’s Los Angeles and the psyche of Simpson.… June 28, 2016
Skipping While Bae-Less: Having Fun Without Your Beau Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio How to avoid being S.O.L. when your S.O. leaves town.… June 27, 2016
A Sexy Little Secret: Why Piercing Newbies Should Pierce Their Nipples August Wright, College of Charleston Before you clutch your breasts in horror, think about it: Except for a handful grateful people, nobody will even know you have them.… June 25, 2016
‘One for the Land’: The Saga of Cleveland’s NBA Championship Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine A look at the historic, dramatic storyline behind one of the greatest NBA series in basketball history.… June 22, 2016
Appreciating ‘The Hunger Games’ from a History Major’s Perspective Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College For a Young Adult book, Foucauldian themes make an alarming number of appearances.… June 22, 2016
The City of Champions: The Hardcore Nature of Pittsburgh Sports Bri Griffith, Carlow University Between the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers, Pittsburgh has reason to proud. And fans know it.… June 22, 2016
The Importance of Black Representation in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University After decades of casting black actors as stereotypes or sidekicks, the Marvel universe will finally reflect real world diversity.… June 17, 2016
Worse Than Underwater Basket-Weaving: Transitioning from One Low-Tier Major to Another Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida When your new major is even less useful than your old one, telling your friends and family requires a plan.… June 17, 2016
10 Worthwhile Fantasy Series That Aren’t “Game of Thrones” Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College With the show’s finale on the horizon, here are ten other series to tide you over till season seven.… June 17, 2016
Vic Mensa’s “There’s Alot Going On” Demands Political Action, Attention Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine The 22-year old Chicagoan is unapologetically political in his first EP since 2013.… June 16, 2016
Bragging vs. Sharing: On Facebook, What’s the Difference? Bri Griffith, Carlow University An analysis of the millennial’s most vexing dilemma.… June 15, 2016
3 Intriguing NBA Teams to Buy Stock In Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College Though not ready quite yet, the Timberwolves, Magic and Nuggets all have promising futures in the seasons to come.… June 14, 2016
Better, Yet Still Worse: The Curious Case of Justin Bieber Andrew Mikula, Bates College Justin Bieber’s music is better than it was 5 years ago. Here’s why people still hate him.… June 14, 2016
Why ASMR Is Perfect for College Students Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio It’s free, healthy and popular on YouTube, but you’ve probably experienced the peculiar tingling sensation before.… June 14, 2016
The Recommendation: Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University Though never a radio show enthusiast in my life, I would recommend anyone, especially students, check out Elvis Duran.… June 13, 2016
Baby Faced Killers: The Pros & Cons of Having Cherubic Features Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University You'll always look younger than you actually are, but that's irrelevant until you're old enough to care.… June 10, 2016
Oh, the Places Kevin Durant Could Go! Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine A guide to just a few of Durant’s possible free agency destinations… June 9, 2016