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Why I Regret Choosing a Small Campus

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Ultimately, the same things that attract you to a small campus as a freshman will be the reasons you get bored of it as a sophomore.…

January 1, 2017

Leona Amosah, the Founder of SWIRL, Talks Diversity and Identity

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Amosah, a high-achieving senior at UNC Chapel Hill, created the organization to provide a community for students with multiracial and mixed-race identities.…

December 28, 2016

Following His Conviction, the Motives of Killer Dylann Roof Demand Further Study

August Wright, College of Charleston

As with all ideology-centered terrorism, the social conditions that created Roof must be examined to prevent future disaster.…

December 26, 2016

The 10 Best Memes of 2016

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Me: There are enough meme lists out there. Me to me: This one will be better than those.…

December 24, 2016

From Astrobiology to Neuroscience, Student Scientist Maria Kalambokidis Explores Frontiers

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The eclectic, brilliant sophomore has received a NASA-funded grant for exoplanetary research, as well as spent a summer at sea studying marine life.…

December 23, 2016

University of Pittsburgh Student Lauren O’Brien Talks Co-Founding a Nonprofit and Empowering Women Globally

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

O’Brien co-founded the international nonprofit Pauline Juliet, which provides supplies, education and encouragement for girls and women from Uganda.…

December 22, 2016

Indie Video Game “Arrow Heads” in Flight for OddBird Studio Founder

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

Benjamin Scott discusses the creation of his team and the video game that landed them in front of Sony, Microsoft and game enthusiasts at E3 2016.…

December 21, 2016

Activist Timothy Walker Is the Only Student on California’s Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

After getting involved politically in high school, the perspective of the San Francisco State student has caught the ear of the Attorney General. …

December 19, 2016

5 National Social Justice Organization You Should Volunteer For

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

In increasingly unstable times, helping others is a foolproof way to make a positive impact.…

December 18, 2016

How You Can Help Put an End to Police Violence

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

If you have no idea where to start, here are some ways you can raise your voice and help end police brutality.…

December 15, 2016

5 Books About Race That Will Change Your Outlook on Life

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

These authors present the world of racial injustice in a whole new light—a light that can’t be overlooked.…

December 10, 2016

Intersectional Artist Destiny Eames Uses Her Provocative Work to Advocate Equality

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

The Carlow student, artist and designer is fresh off a stint in Seoul that has helped inform her renderings of trans and gender-nonconforming individuals.…

December 8, 2016

Zooey Deschanel Is the Role Model We All Need

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Deschanel’s unashamed, quirky and empowering take on life is the exact perspective all females should be adopting.…

December 7, 2016

Cincinnati Student Matt Teaford Talks Poetry, Starting a Company and Running for Office

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Though CityNova is Teaford’s latest project, the UC senior is fresh off two books of poetry and an ambitious political campaign.…

December 7, 2016

4 Social Activists You Should Be Following on Twitter

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Get the most out of your social media experience by following the best social activists online.…

December 4, 2016

5 Job Skills You Can Learn from Social Networks

SPONSOREDandIan Friedel

Slacking off on Facebook while you're doing homework has never felt so productive.…

December 1, 2016

The YouTube Book Club: How Booktubers Are Making Reading Cool Again

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

To reignite my love for reading, I turned to the most popular, knowledgeable Booktubers, and you should too!…

December 1, 2016

Portland State Now Offers More Choices for Student Gender, Eliminating the Male/Female Binary

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

By providing more gender and sexuality options, PSU is better able to allocate resources and services for students who need them.…

November 29, 2016

USC’s Student Body President Talks LA Food Culture and Advising the G20

Guest Contributor

Saucedo, the first in his family to go to college, had always dreamed of being the school's student figurehead.…

November 29, 2016

The Ecosex Movement: Intersecting Environmental Activism with Sexual Identity

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

There are books about it. There are art exhibits about it. So, what exactly is it?…

November 17, 2016

The Struggles of Going Greek When You’re Surrounded by Conservatives

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

No, I obviously did not become an alcoholic or a sex fiend when I joined my sorority, so why did everyone think I would?…

November 14, 2016

Why the Nationwide Protests Against Trump Do Matter

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Protesting the recently established President-elect may not change the outcome, but it’s still important to exercise your First Amendment rights.…

November 13, 2016

How to Start an LBGT Student Group at Your University and Why It’s So Important

Andy Winder, Brigham Young University

University-affiliated LGBT groups may be hard to pioneer (especially at a conservative college), but building them is essential to the community.…

November 11, 2016

3 Eco-Friendly Boutiques That Will Help Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Fighting sex trafficking, environmental degradation and animal abuse is as easy as buying a cute top. (Almost.)…

November 10, 2016

3 Online Clothing Stores That Promote Awareness for Your Favorite Causes

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Want to demonstrate your support for a cause, but sick of annoying your Facebook friends? These three online boutiques have the solution.…

November 9, 2016

Trans Students, Here’s What to Expect When You’re Transitioning

Andy Winder, Brigham Young University

The road of transitioning varies based on each individual’s own path, but it’s important to remember that, even in the toughest of times, you are not alone.…

November 5, 2016

Your Handy Election Companion: The Differing Policies of Trump and Clinton

August Wright, College of Charleston

Don’t treat the election like a personality contest; here’s an unbiased guide to the candidates’ views on the most important issues.…

November 5, 2016

How Wentworth Miller Is Putting an End to the Stigma of Mental Illness

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Miller, a recently-appointed Mental Health Ambassador, seeks to encourage fellow individuals with depression to open up about their struggles.…

November 2, 2016

Welcome to the Incarnate World of Student Artist Cassidy Fritts

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

A fine arts student in San Antonio, Fritts explores the intersections of time, deterioration and identity in her stunning paintings.…

November 1, 2016

The Aftermatthew: How to Actually Help Hurricane Victims

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Here’s how to be smart when figuring out how to actually help with Hurricane Matthew—and any other natural disasters, really.…

October 17, 2016