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Dogs and Dog Shit on America’s Front Lawn

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

While celebrities and the media focus on Trump’s depravity (and his tweets), the root of America’s problem is being overlooked.…

February 5, 2017

The Democrat and the Donald: Can They Coexist?

Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

Despite being a liberal student unhappy with his actions, I think there are still some reasons to be optimistic about the new president.…

February 4, 2017

Paul Holston Is Holding Journalism Accountable

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The Army veteran and editor in chief of Howard University’s prestigious student newspaper is fighting for journalistic integrity.…

February 3, 2017

Subverting the Oral-Sex Double Standard: Have We Gone (Down) Too Far?

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

Prompted by (what else?) a recent “Cosmo” article correlating boyfriend quality and cunnilingus ability, an exploration of the rhetoric surrounding sex-positivity.…

February 3, 2017

Why Local Elections Matter, Especially for College Students

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

The fact that some legislators have worked for years to bar students from voting should prove exactly why it’s so important.…

January 31, 2017

It’s Time to Start Punching Nazis Again

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Don’t let anyone tell you that a Nazi getting punched in the face isn’t funny.…

January 30, 2017

A Survival Checklist for Fleeing a Trump Apocalypse

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

Running to the hills because of Trump? If so, be sure to pack these five tools so you can stand a chance in the unforgiving wilderness.…

January 24, 2017

The History of Scapegoating Black Lives Matter

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Despite its attempts at good will and inclusion, Black Lives Matter continues to center a national narrative of violence propagation.…

January 18, 2017

A Critical Look at the Legacy of the 44th President

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

While many consider Obama to be the flyest president America has ever seen, his actions suggest that 'slyest' might be a better description.…

January 18, 2017

4 Hilarious Responses from Artists Who Were Asked to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

As a response to the rejections, Trump claimed that he wants 'the people' at his inauguration, which is a bummer, because they won’t be there either.…

January 16, 2017

Pepe the Frog: The Most Influential Person of 2016?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

The Clinton administration admonished him, white nationalists embraced him and the Russians tweeted a picture of him. But why?…

January 11, 2017

Was 2016 Really the Worst Year on Record?

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Could we really be so crass as to believe that 2016 was worse than molten rock literally falling from the sky in 79 AD?…

January 6, 2017

Bold Predictions for the NFL Wild Card Weekend

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

A game-by-game breakdown of the first weekend of NFL playoffs.…

January 6, 2017

Meet the Pittsburgh Senior Whose Intersectional Activism Caught the Attention of CNN

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Hannah has worked for “The Fourth Wave,” Pitt’s intersectional feminist publication, as well as the “Pitt News,” and will be doing TFA after she graduates.…

January 5, 2017

4 Women Who Made History in 2016

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Though women had a tough year overall, these examples prove that, slowly but surely, progress is still being made.…

December 31, 2016

The Top 16 News Stories of 2016

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at sixteen of the most significant news stories of the year.…

December 29, 2016

What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for Student Loans

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

What plan does the business magnate have for curbing student debt? Surprisingly, a fairly decent one.…

December 28, 2016

How Trae Crowder, the “Liberal Redneck,” Is Redefining Southern Stereotypes

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Through his stereotype-subverting humor and intelligence, Crowder is trying to make public perception of the South rise again.…

December 21, 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

Journalism Students Are Needed Now More Than Ever

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Social media is littered with piles of fake news, and it’s up to today’s upcoming journalists to guide the media back to the truth.…

December 15, 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

It’s Time to Stop Hating on Millennials

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Millennials are not defined by traits like laziness or disrespect, and I am not ashamed to be part of the most accepting group of Americans yet.…

December 14, 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

The Alt-Right Movement: An ‘Intelligently New’ Form of Populist, White Supremacist Thinking

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

With the induction of Donald Trump into office steadily approaching, a movement for white, working class males is on the rise.…

December 5, 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

What the Hell Is Happening to Kanye?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Is it possible that ‘Ye’s recent rants and breakdowns stem from something much deeper than we had assumed?…

November 30, 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

Calling All Nasty Women: Here’s Where You Should Send Your Work

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

After Trump’s “nasty” debate comments, women everywhere have been encouraged to send in personal written works to empowering publications.…

November 28, 2016

The Importance of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Why It Should Never Be Censored

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Trump wants to censor 'Saturday Night Live' for its crude imitations of him, but where were all these complaints when he hosted last year?…

November 28, 2016

The Electoral College: Navigating the Pitfalls of a Rickety Election System

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

It’s easy to despise the electoral college in favor of the popular vote, but it’s important to understand the ins and outs of our voting system.…

November 22, 2016

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