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The Fine Line Between Normalizing and Glamorizing Abortion

How to talk about a medical procedure that, depending on who you ask, is either taken too seriously or not seriously enough.…

March 16, 2017

Beauty and the Queer Bait

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Why Disney’s first gay character is a flop.…

March 15, 2017

The Misunderstood Joy of Classical Music

Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

If you think you hate the genre, then you don't really know what it is.…

March 9, 2017

Live-Action Disney Films Are Ruining the Magic

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

If you’re a nostalgic nineties child, it’s going to be hard to accept Disney’s new-generation remakes.…

March 9, 2017

Why Skipping a Meal Doesn’t Make You Mentally Ill

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

Over-diagnosing people with eating disorders is a real thing and it needs to stop, but where do you draw the line?…

February 26, 2017

The WWE and the Women’s Revolution

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

The WWE has transformed over the years to be more inclusive of women wrestlers, and it's an underrated step forward for feminism.…

February 25, 2017

Buying Textbooks Sucks, but These Three Yale Students Have a Solution

Buying Textbooks Sucks, but 3 Yale Students Have a Solution: BoolaBooks

Valarie Kiel, Texas State University

Apurv Suman, Aaron Shim (pictured) and Timur Guler are the creators of BoolaBooks, an app designed to make selling and buying course materials easier than ever.…

February 23, 2017

Why Feminism Is Bad for Feminism

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

The philosophy rests on the idea that in order to be equal, you must first accept that you are unequal.…

February 21, 2017

Keeping Up with the Fatphobics

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

You don’t need a “revenge body,” you need better friends.…

February 9, 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

Portland State University’s Student Sex Worker Outreach Project Aims to Normalize Sex Work

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

As students struggle to afford the rising costs of college, one program is confronting the reality of student sex workers by supporting them.…

February 2, 2017

Running Amuck: The Three Most Common Pitfalls of the Newbie Jogger

Running Amuck: The 3 Most Common Pitfalls of the Newbie Jogger

Ben Zhang, Duke University

Remember: When it comes to pounding pavement, less is usually more.…

February 1, 2017

5 Things Women Don’t Need to Apologize For

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Sorry not sorry.…

January 19, 2017

Television Is Barely Getting Bi: Why Bi-Visibility Is Important

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Bisexual representation on television is necessary for better understanding the orientation, as well as for the well-being of those who identify.…

January 6, 2017

6 Gift Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Hit

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Admit it: It’s time to put some more effort into your gift selections.…

December 22, 2016

You, Me and Pornography: The Benefits of Watching Porn

August Wright, College of Charleston

Negative stereotypes aside, there are few better ways to learn about your body, your partner’s body and how they interact than by watching professionals.…

December 17, 2016

We Don’t Want Trump: The Perspective of International Students

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

If Donald Trump becomes the next president, most international students will choose to pack their bags and head home to avoid his xenophobic racism.…

October 19, 2016

Universities Need to Start Regulating Luxury Student Housing

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

If the housing closest to campus is unaffordable, lower-income students are the ones who suffer.…

October 7, 2016

Why You Don’t Have to Justify Your Fifth Cup of Coffee

Why You Don’t Have to Justify That Fifth Cup of Coffee

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

A love letter to everyone’s favorite caffeinated bean.…

September 21, 2016

An Introvert’s Guide to Social Media

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

Though interpersonal interaction may not be your strong suit, rewarding online engagement is just a click away with these five tips.…

September 12, 2016

In Defense of Colin Kaepernick’s Refusal to Stand

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

In the words of Jefferson, 'A little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.'…

September 7, 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

Is the Answer to Justice Changing?

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The Department of Justice announced it will no longer use private prisons, but what does that mean for our nation’s incarcerated?…

August 29, 2016

Why a Vote for Jill Stein Is a Vote for Donald Trump

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

Sanders fans, ask yourself: What would Bernie really want?…

August 9, 2016

Why You Shouldn’t Waste Your Money on Harvard

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

More and more, where you go to college doesn’t matter.…

August 1, 2016

Is ‘Waitress The Musical’ the Next Big Thing in Theater?

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

It may have been overshadowed by “Hamilton” at the Tonys, but “Waitress” should definitely be on your radar.…

July 29, 2016

Everything Aspiring Writers Should Know About Freelancing

August Wright, College of Charleston

If you’re looking for a quick buck, go with literally any other job.…

July 25, 2016

The Only Prescription Is More Jon Stewart

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

In an increasingly volatile political climate, viewers are realizing that while his jokes eased the pain, it was Stewart's sincerity that the country needed.…

July 11, 2016

Why You Shouldn’t Room with a Friend Freshman Year

Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

Liking someone doesn’t mean liking how they live.…

June 29, 2016

Make Love, Not War: Explore a Rainbow Gathering This Summer

Michelle Hy, Portland State University

Sometimes compared to a Burning Man for hippies, the annual forest gatherings offer inclusion, love and complete open-mindedness.…

June 23, 2016

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