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A Response to the ‘NYT’ Article Calling Modern Students ‘Emotionally Unprepared’

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

Older generations have always questioned and feared for younger ones. Have things really changed?…

July 2, 2016

What Your Favorite Strain of Weed Says About You

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

From Lamb’s Bread to Girl Scout Cookies, everyone has a type.…

June 29, 2016

Why Pessimism Makes You Happier

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Especially in college, where stressing over uncontrollable situations is common, prepping for the worst is actually the best.…

June 28, 2016

Movie Nerds Unite: Nine Essential YouTube Channels for Movie Lovers

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

From “Cinema Sins” to “Nostalgia Critic,” these channels offer hilarious, insightful analyses of your favorite movies.…

June 24, 2016

‘One for the Land’: The Saga of Cleveland’s NBA Championship

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

A look at the historic, dramatic storyline behind one of the greatest NBA series in basketball history.…

June 22, 2016

Appreciating ‘The Hunger Games’ from a History Major’s Perspective

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

For a Young Adult book, Foucauldian themes make an alarming number of appearances.…

June 22, 2016

Panting Over Her Suits: Decrying the Media Fascination with Clinton’s Clothing

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The intense scrutiny over Clinton’s clothing is moronic at best, sexist at worst.…

June 18, 2016

Worse Than Underwater Basket-Weaving: Transitioning from One Low-Tier Major to Another

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

When your new major is even less useful than your old one, telling your friends and family requires a plan.…

June 17, 2016

10 Worthwhile Fantasy Series That Aren’t “Game of Thrones”

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

With the show’s finale on the horizon, here are ten other series to tide you over till season seven.…

June 17, 2016

The Social Media Suggestion: Swap Facebook for Medium

Nicole Yang, Amherst College

By blending your personalized interests with featherweight edification, scrolling Medium feels like time well spent.…

June 16, 2016

Dubious Swimsuit Advice, Just in Time for Summer

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

How to boost your beachability with little to no actual effort.…

June 16, 2016

First Hillary, Then You: Encouraging Political Participation in College Women

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

Surrounded by idealistic peers with complete freedom of choice, college is the best time to experiment with political engagement.…

June 13, 2016

The Advantages of Being a Military Brat in College

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Not only will you have dozens of handy ice-breakers, you’re more than used to making wherever you are feel like home.…

June 13, 2016

The Mother of Jon Snow: Wylla, Ashara or Lyanna?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

The latest developments in the biggest 'Game of Thrones' mystery of them all.…

June 10, 2016

American Student Movements Should Be Taking Notes on the French Labor Protests

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Because no one protests like the French.…

June 10, 2016

Life off the Road: Vacation Advice from a Self-Described Hermit

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

Sometimes it’s just better to stay inside.…

June 9, 2016

Back Up Your Computer Files Now or Forever Hold Your Silence

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Five reasons that might actually convince you to do what you should have been doing your entire life.…

June 7, 2016

Comedian or Comedienne? The Unfunny Misogyny of Comedy

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The three most underrated women in comedy fight for relevance, while Adam Sandler continues to make movies.…

June 6, 2016

A Cuban-American Opinion on Kim Kardashian’s Tweet

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

The image, which juxtaposed her lavish vacation against the poverty of Cuba, reflects the fundamental problem with romanticizing the country.…

June 1, 2016

Life Lessons from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Though known for its superficiality, under the nail lacquer and Merlot "RHOBH" teaches valuable truths about family and friendship.…

May 30, 2016

11 Tips for Grocery Shopping on the Budget of an Unemployed Student

John Miles, Santa Fe College

Don’t think about it as malnutrition, think about it as a fun diet where you just don’t eat a lot.…

April 20, 2016

The Evolution of Fake Instagram Holidays

Nicole Yang, Amherst College

Today, April 15th, is literally #TakeAWildGuessDay. Fake Instagram holidays have gone too far.…

April 17, 2016

I Will Die While Grocery Shopping in Spain

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

While studying abroad I have discovered that not only does milk come in unrefrigerated boxes, it has fish in it.…

April 8, 2016

The TayTweets Debacle: Official Proof of the Internet’s Hopelessness

Molly Burke, University of Texas at Austin

When Microsoft’s self-learning Twitter account went from sassy to Holocaust-denying in less than 24 hours, the future of AI went back to the drawing board.…

April 7, 2016

What Expat Texans Miss About Texas

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

It turns out people drink tea without ice and call hamburgers barbecue?…

April 4, 2016

Student’s Loam: My Day at America’s Hippest Farm

Gabi Gimson, St. Edward's University

Eager to live out my 'Green Acres' fantasies, I headed just outside of Austin to Johnson's Backyard Garden.  …

April 3, 2016

#CollegeHacks: Food Edition

Molly Burke, University of Texas at Austin

Knowing which vegetables make you fart is half the battle.…

March 30, 2016

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘untitled unmastered.’ Is Frighteningly Masterful

Charlie Wooley, University of San Diego

"It does makes you think: How many other classic songs does he have stored away?"…

March 18, 2016

Zara’s New ‘Ungendered’ Clothing Line Is ‘Unimaginative’

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

In reality, marketing a collection of baggy gray clothing as your “Ungendered” line is self-congratulatory at best, manipulative at worst.…

March 17, 2016

Communism, Socialism, Bernie Sanders & You

Juliana Mae Neves, Loyola University

Why understanding what the first three things mean can be very beneficial to the fourth thing.…

March 17, 2016