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Balancing a Student and Social Life

It's not easy to juggle completing all your schoolwork while still having enough fun to avoid burnout.

University of Michigan Grad Students and RAs Strike in Protest of COVID-19 Policies

Concern regarding the university’s inadequate pandemic response and the lack of transparency from administration has sparked outrage from several groups across campus.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Thoughts

Recreational Marijuana Use in Michigan: What You Need To Know

Here are some things to be aware of if you're going to get high in the Wolverine State.

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

Print vs. Screens: What’s the Best Way To Read?

There is nothing more furious than an argument between the book lover and tablet user. Where we read has become a badge of honor! What do you choose?

Daniel Reed

Illustration of the online party games Skibbl.io

Screens

5 Online Party Games That Are Perfect for Socially Distanced Playing

Staying in touch via the internet doesn’t have to be boring. These fun online games will keep that friendship spark going strong.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Image of a blonde haired woman smoking weed with smoke billowing around her

Thoughts

Are People Becoming Too Reliant on Weed During the Pandemic?

The boredom brought on by quarantine has caused many young people to increase their marijuana use. But is a fun pastime turning into reliance?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Image of a person at a laptop with a credit card in hand, in an article about using apps for informed shopping

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Become a More Informed Consumer With These 4 Apps

Being an informed shopper can be challenging, but these resources will help you consume in a more conscious way.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about starting an actual play podcast, a microphone in front of a computer

Sounds

How To Start Your Own Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Podcast

You may run into unexpected challenges when starting your own podcast. Here’s some advice so you don't run into the same problems I did.

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

For an article on Rough and Rowdy Way, a photo of Bob Dylan

Sounds

Bob Dylan Proves His Music Is Timeless With ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’

Even at 79 years old, the singer's poetic lyrics and modern ideologies are still resonating with younger generations.

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Image of Tobey Maguire dancing as evil Peter Parker in Spider Man 3, In an article about campy 2000s blockbusters

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Campy Blockbusters From the 2000s Are Making a Comeback

After years of watching Marvel and 'Star Wars' churn out the same formulas, bored moviegoers are now turning back to initially panned films like 'Spider-Man 3.'

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College