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President Donald Trump: Incarceration System Reformer?

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Trump’s surprising choice to pardon an old woman serving time for drug offenses is good news — but don’t expect big changes out of his administration.…

June 7, 2018

‘The Tale’ Is a Remarkable Work of Introspective Memoir

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Jennifer Fox’s new film recounts her experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual assault during the 1970s.…

June 7, 2018

’13 Reasons Why’ and the #MeToo Movement’s Dismissal of Women of Color

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Jessica Davis’ hesitance to come forward against Bryce Walker mimics the anxiety minority women experience every day.…

June 7, 2018

The Harassment of This ‘Star Wars’ Actress Points to Larger Misogyny in Nerd Fandoms

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Kelly Marie Tran deleted her Instagram because of the rampant, incessant misogyny of 'Star Wars' fans.…

June 7, 2018

Is Modern-Day Feminism Giving Women Rights Men Don’t Have?

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

Men are often removed from the conversation and are now left without certain rights that women have been granted.…

June 6, 2018

What to Expect from the North Korean Summit

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Trump might be able to do some good if he can muster an ounce of diplomacy.…

June 6, 2018

Trump’s Recent Self-Pardon Hypothesis Sounds Awfully Monarchical

Cameron Andersen, New York University

He could pardon himself if he wanted to — not that he has to! — but he could.…

June 6, 2018

The Starbucks Racial-Sensitivity Documentary Should Be Required Watching

Jenna Cramer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

The film, which was shown to Starbucks workers during their anti-bias training, offers a poignant look into the struggles of African Americans.…

June 6, 2018

4 Reasons Why It’s Screwed Up to Give Michael Rotondo a Reality Show

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Exploiting a mentally-fragile convicted felon as a source of entertainment borders on reckless journalism.…

June 6, 2018

Bye Bye Bikinis, Hello Inner Beauty?

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Now, finally, the Miss America pageant can finally be about the contestants' personalities.…

June 6, 2018

Walmart’s Jetblack Is Amazon Prime’s Newest Brave Competitor

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

A surge in technological capability is fueling an aggressive contest for your money.…

June 6, 2018

7 College Lessons from 5 Graduating Seniors

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Take it from them: College is harder than you think.…

June 5, 2018

Spotify Flip Flops, Rescinding Its Hate Content and ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

R. Kelly and XXXTentacion, both of whom were targeted by the policy, actually saw their streams rise during the probation.…

June 5, 2018

The Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling Doesn’t Really Answer Any Key Questions

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The verdict provides little insight as to how far the Constitution protects religious liberties and same-sex rights.…

June 5, 2018

Off-Duty FBI Agent Accidentally Shoots Bystander While Break-Dancing

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

If this can happen to an FBI agent, it could easily happen to anyone.…

June 5, 2018

Is This Ketogenic Diet Documentary Just Another Hoax?

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

In a society where certain body types are coveted  — oftentimes dangerously — when will the media learn to stop manipulating its consumers?…

June 5, 2018

These 9 Poets Will Have You Weeping at Their Viral Videos

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

From love to mental illness to divorce, these poets dig their heels into life's most confusing pieces.…

June 4, 2018

Andrew Lincoln’s Departure Signals the End for ‘The Walking Dead’

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

After nine seasons, frontrunner Andrew Lincoln is stepping away from 'The Walking Dead,' and the exit might be fatal to the once mega-popular show.…

June 4, 2018

The 5 Biggest Music Festival Headliners This Summer

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

If you’ve recovered from Coachella and are ready to bust out your IV hydration drip again, make sure not to miss these five acts!…

June 4, 2018

The Death of the Trending Topics Section

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Facebook will remove this section after complaints surrounding fake news and restriction of conservative content.…

June 4, 2018

On International Whores Day, Sex Workers Protest a Dangerous New Bill

Cameron Andersen, New York University

SESTA/FOSTA, the new bill passed by the Senate, is endangering the sex work community through its harmful generalizations.…

June 4, 2018

Can ‘Archer’ Transcend Its Original Identity?

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

With rumors circling that the adult animated show will continue without its title character, is there any hope that 'Archer' can live twice?…

June 4, 2018

275 Students Win Full Rides to College for Being Excellent Golf Caddies

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Through the financial assistance of the Evans Scholarship, dedicated caddies gain the opportunity to attend college free-of-charge.…

June 4, 2018

With Lando Calrissian, ‘Solo’ Subtly but Deftly Pushes Sexual Boundaries

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

In the words of Donald Glover himself, how can you not be pansexual in space?…

June 4, 2018

Mistakes to Avoid Your First Year on the School Newspaper

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Because no one can become the next Carl Bernstein or Bob Woodward without making a few stylistic errors.…

June 3, 2018

Does ’13 Reasons Why’ Go Too Far?

Study Breaks Staff

There's really no defending that bathroom scene.…

June 3, 2018

Donald Trump’s Policies Are a Step Back for the Transgender Community

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

After making promises he failed to keep, Trump is making it harder for transgender citizens to be accepted and treated fairly.…

June 3, 2018

Season 5 of ‘Arrested Development’ Is Exactly What the Show Needed

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

After a rough patch, the new season of cult sitcom 'Arrested Development' is a return to what made it awesome.…

June 2, 2018

Pope Francis Is the Progressive Shepherd

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Rather than fall in line with traditional Catholic doctrine, the first ever pope from the Americas is forging new territory with an old message.…

June 2, 2018

BROCKHAMPTON Showed Exactly How to Handle Abuse

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Believe the accuser. Sever ties. Move forward.…

June 2, 2018