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Cancers Get the Worst Horoscope Rep, and Here’s Why

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Fenty naming our horoscope lipstick 'PMS' is only one reason this sign's reputation needs some reconsideration.…

January 20, 2020

The Dark Side of TikTok Has Emerged in the Algorithm

Abby Webb, Rice University

The app might appear to be just a harmless reincarnation of Vine, but TikTok has plenty of skeletons in its digital closet.…

January 8, 2020

The Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Want to Remember Kik

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

'U got a Kik? ;)' Cue cringe.…

December 30, 2019

The Graveyard of Memes, Brand Twitter Is a Plague Upon the Site

Abby Webb, Rice University

The proliferation of quirky company Twitter accounts just goes to show that nothing is sacred when it comes to commercialism and advertising.…

December 12, 2019

A Comprehensive Look at This Season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Let’s talk about the highs, lows and how the heck Sean Spicer lasted so long in the competition.…

December 1, 2019

Wake Up: We Really Need to Talk to Kids About Porn

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Kids are getting exposed to inappropriate content earlier than ever.…

November 12, 2019

It’s Time That We Stop Shaming Fan Fiction

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Fans deserve more credit for their art, especially as fan works move into the mainstream.…

November 7, 2019

Not so Gucci: ‘Woptober II’ Shows the Rapper Settling Into an Old Routine

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

While Gucci Mane has dropped some great hits, his newest album shows that he's getting a little too comfortable with his patented formula.…

October 31, 2019

Naughty or Nerdy: The 12 Types of Professors You Will Meet in College

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

From the Iron Fist to the Hot One, professors can be the best and worst part of the college experience.…

October 28, 2019

‘MTV Floribama Shore’ Shouldn’t Be Produced and Here’s Why

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The popular reality series sheds light on the toxic issues that come along with reality TV.…

October 21, 2019

What We Can Expect From the New Season of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

The record-tying 14th season will undoubtedly get real weird with it.…

September 28, 2019

5 Truths When Your Cousin Is Your Best Friend

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

When your best friend is also family, you have a different type of closeness with them.…

August 28, 2019

Motivational Songs on the Blackboard Music Charts

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Here are 10 motivational tunes that will get you through the upcoming school year.…

August 27, 2019

Nathan Fielder’s 3 Greatest Moments

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Nathan Fielder looks to continue his trend of outside-the-box humor on HBO.…

August 24, 2019

4 Korean Dramas on Netflix to Get You Hooked

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Cheesy plots, eye candy, ramyeon. What’s not to love?…

August 13, 2019

Watch ’90 Day Fiancé’ If You Need a New Guilty Pleasure

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

It’s a reality TV train wreck: It’s bad, but you won’t be able to look away.…

August 12, 2019

‘Secret Obsession’ Is a Less-Than-Thrilling Psychological Thriller

Carli Moses, Union University

It’s just not a good movie, regardless of the genre you place it in.…

August 5, 2019

‘Altered Carbon’ Is The New and Upcoming Sci-Fi Show You Can Afford to Miss

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

Be prepared for fillers, meaningless romance, poor writing and no detective.  …

August 1, 2019

3 Essays You Don’t Want to Write in Your English 101 Class

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

And some things to keep in mind so you won’t have to.…

July 31, 2019

Why You Should Watch ‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Netflix's latest attempt at sketch comedy is undeniably cringy at first glance, but worth sticking with.…

July 19, 2019

The NHL’s Campaign for Inclusivity on the Ice

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Professional hockey is known for being ultra-homogenous in terms of its player makeup, but the National Hockey League wants to change that.…

July 10, 2019

TikTok Might Be the Vine Successor We Have Been Looking For

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

Though its beginnings were rocky, the creative minds on TikTok might be ready to bear the torch of internet meme royalty.…

July 10, 2019

‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Has Moved On and so Should You

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

No one likes a clingy ex.…

July 4, 2019

‘Good Omens’ Is an Angel-Demon Friendship for the Ages

Carli Moses, Union University

What's better than ruling in hell or serving in heaven? This chemistry.…

June 20, 2019

Is Greek Life Right for You? The Pros and Cons of the Rush Process

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Fall is Coming: Freshmen, get ready!…

June 13, 2019

Jake Paul, Noted Cyberbully, Has Confronted Cody Ko for Cyberbullying

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Another day, another orchestrated YouTube feud.…

May 29, 2019

8 Actors and Actresses with YouTube Channels

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

You can never be famous enough.…

May 20, 2019

Anthony Jeselnik’s ‘Fire in the Maternity Ward’ Gives the Bird to PC Culture

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

If dark, controversial humor is your cup of tea, then drink up.…

May 16, 2019

Shapr, the Networking App, Is Tinder’s Professional Older Sister

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

Swipe right on your future!…

April 23, 2019

‘Shazam!’ a Goofy, Feel-Good Comedy About Family, Is a New Take on the Superhero Genre

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Just say the word.…

April 12, 2019