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6 Annoying Habits Your Friends Might Hate About You

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

If you’re guilty of any of these, your friends have probably noticed.…

July 7, 2016

Our Generation Is Less Patriotic Than Ever. Could That Be a Good Thing?

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

In the midst of volatile politics and shifting international dynamics, the meaning of patriotism has become murkier than ever before.…

July 6, 2016

5 Email Newsletters You Should Subscribe To

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

From current events to niche musings, these newsletters are succinct, intelligent and will generally improve your life.…

July 6, 2016

Is Democracy Broken?

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

As demagogues spring up across the world and England leaves the EU, the tyranny of the masses seems realer than ever before.…

July 5, 2016

5 Ways Knowing Sign Language Can Save Your Ass

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

From sending silent messages to remembering trivia for school, knowing sign language can come in handy.…

July 1, 2016

In the Wake of Tragedy, How Soon Is Too Soon to Act?

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Though repeated mass murders have calloused the American public, politicizing tragedy without allowing time to grieve is not the answer.…

June 23, 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

Breaking Down the “Brexit,” England’s Darkest Cheerio

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

With the national referendum two days away, here’s what the Brexit could mean for America.…

June 21, 2016

Why #BernieOrBust Needs to Stop

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The scorched-earth policy is not only anti-democratic, it could lead to a far worse outcome (i.e. a Trump presidency).…

June 21, 2016

You Shouldn’t Vote for Hillary Just because She’s a Woman, Right?

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Given the stagnation of American government, the significance of having a female president at least promises some change.…

June 18, 2016

Vic Mensa’s “There’s Alot Going On” Demands Political Action, Attention

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The 22-year old Chicagoan is unapologetically political in his first EP since 2013.…

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

A Student Perspective: Israel, Birthright and the Syrian Civil War

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Hearing about conflict in the Middle East is one thing. Cancelling your lunch plans because of a stabbing spree is another.…

June 13, 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

Though a Generation Apart, Muhammad Ali Still Inspires Today’s Students

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

Most of us never saw Ali box, and many only recognize his late, wizened figure, but the example of his conviction rings truer now than ever.  …

June 8, 2016

Millennials and Late Night Talk Shows: Who Really Needs Who?

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Despite the decrease in ratings and slow death of cable, late night television is more important than ever.…

June 7, 2016

The Feminine Mistake: When You Shouldn’t Call Yourself a Feminist

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Despite going to a woman-centered college, I’ve been disappointed to find that the hashtag version of feminism has become the norm.…

June 4, 2016

How It Feels to Be Outgrown by Your City

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

In my home city of San Francisco, the lives and opinions of citizens are quickly becoming subverted by money.…

June 1, 2016

Introvert, Extrovert and Other Terms That are Bullsh*t

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Not only is classifying your personality with stark opposites inaccurate, it risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.…

May 30, 2016

Think Again: How Your Parents Should (And Shouldn’t) Affect Your Political Identity

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

It’s important to avoid blindly rejecting or accepting your family’s political stance. Your country depends on it.…

May 30, 2016

The 38 Most Memorable Moments of the School Year

Imani McGarrell, Texas State UniversityandJenna Ramsey, Seattle University

To celebrate the end of finals, we look back on everything that's happened since the beginning of the 2015-16 school year.…

May 19, 2016

An Idiot’s Guide to Public Transportation in 6 Tips

Jesse Sisler, DePaul University

Moving for college? Campus bussing helps, but you’ll need to master real public transportation if you ever want to navigate the city smoothly.…

April 26, 2016

Students Voting for Hillary: There’s at Least One of Us

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

Why despite the ubiquity of millennial support for Bernie Sanders, I stand with Hillary Clinton.…

April 26, 2016

What Obama and Cuba Can Teach You About Dealing with an Ex

Juliana Mae Neves, Loyola University

Waiting 60 years before speaking again is probably a little much though.…

April 5, 2016

Spring Cleaning for College Students

Anne Ertle, John Carroll University

A guide for spring cleaning that has standards appropriately low enough for college students.…

March 23, 2016

How Donald Trump Ruined ‘House of Cards’

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

The 2016 presidential race is almost as ridiculous as this show.…

March 8, 2016

How the “Stop” App Has Made Me a Better Student

Elizabeth Rourk, University of New Haven

Maybe I can "Stop" going to school?…

March 5, 2016

This February was the Blackest Black History Month Ever

Imani McGarrell, Texas State University

Because of black musicians (Kendrick, Beyoncé), politicians (Obama, Mckesson), cultural figures (Nyong’o, Miranda) and others, February 2016 made history.…

February 26, 2016

College Students: Here’s a Reason to Vote That You Might Actually Care About

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent CollegeandGuest Contributor

Voting ballots and diplomas are very similar in that they're both worthless sheets of paper that symbolize a very valuable educational process.…

February 24, 2016

Feminists, You Won’t Go to Hell if You Don’t Vote for Hillary

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle UniversityandGuest Contributor

Please, don’t vote for someone based on gender.…

February 15, 2016