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Haitian Politics, History and Culture Become Characters in Roxane Gay’s ‘Ayiti’

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The re-designed collection is a masterclass in depicting the nuance of a culture.…

February 28, 2019

A Day in the Life of YouTube’s ‘Saying Yes for 24 Hours’ Challenge

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

What would your life look like if your partner dictated it?…

February 28, 2019

5 Adventures All College Students Should Go on Before Graduation

Shannon Margineanu, St. Petersburg College

Hurry up, the clock's ticking!…

February 27, 2019

Meet the Afro-Latina Writer Elizabeth Acevedo, Who ‘Comes from Stolen Gold’

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Shakespeare is good and all, but writers like Acevedo are making reading appealing to millions of underrepresented people.…

February 23, 2019

Library Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Studying in the Stacks

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Shhhh!…

February 22, 2019

‘Even the Rain’ Illustrates the Past, Present and Future Struggles of Indigenous Peoples

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The Netflix addition is a poignant portrayal of the injustice of Native-American suffering.…

February 22, 2019

Lang Leav’s Latest Collection Will Reinvigorate Your Passion for Words

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Some of these poems feel like a warm hug from a friend.…

February 21, 2019

‘Sure, I Like Fun’: A Conversation with Austin Artist Will Bryant

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Bright, light and colorful, Bryant’s trademark aesthetic mirrors his generous charm.…

February 21, 2019

Can 36 Questions Make You Fall in Love with a Stranger?      

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

A new YouTube series thinks it's worth trying out.…

February 21, 2019

Your Obsession with ‘The Office’ Isn’t a Personality Trait

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

A new, cynical trend on Twitter is shedding light on how we construct our identities.…

February 19, 2019

Nikita Gill’s ‘Fierce Fairytales’ Upends Every Bedtime Story You’ve Ever Heard

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

Everyone has a story, even Brothers Grimm villains.…

February 16, 2019

‘Mary Ventura And The Ninth Kingdom’ Offers a Glimpse of College-Aged Sylvia Plath

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The recently discovered short story acts as a pseudo-sequel to 'The Bell Jar.'…

February 13, 2019

The Poetry of Protest in ‘the witch doesn’t burn in this one’

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

An ancient theme and a modern style meet in Amanda Lovelace's newest collection.…

February 12, 2019

6 Ways to Breaks a Creative Slump

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Inspiration can come from the most unusual (or mundane) places.…

February 10, 2019

‘If We Were Villains’ Is a Novel for the Shakespeare Nerd in All of Us

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

In it, author M. L. Rio challenges one of Shakespeare's most famous dictums: 'A man can die but once.'…

February 10, 2019

Why You Should Read ‘The Warmth of Other Suns’ During Black History Month

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Told through the stories of three unknown African Americans, the book explores the all-too-human desire for freedom.…

February 9, 2019

Before Netflix Releases ‘Shadow and Bone,’ You Should Read ‘Six of Crows’

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

The Grishaverse awaits.…

February 9, 2019

Author Laini Taylor Blends Mythology and Young Adult Without a Hiccup

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

In her hands, fantasy reads like poetry.…

February 6, 2019

Life Advice from Mignon Fogarty, the Creator of Quick and Dirty Tips 

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The New York Times' best-selling author and podcast phenom talks grammar, the grind and building an empire.…

February 6, 2019

dodie’s New EP, ‘Human,’ Presents a Sonic Portrait of Contemporary Life

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Social media, love, vulnerability: the new release explores all the complexities of modern teendom.…

February 5, 2019

Why Another Stephen King Adaption Never Seems Like a Bad Idea

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

What is it about King's work that, despite several massive commercial flops, keeps directors coming back for more?…

February 4, 2019

What the #10YearChallenge Doesn’t Tell You About Climate Change

Grace Larson, Ripon College

Time explains why you look different after a decade, but not why the Earth does.…

February 3, 2019

6 Instagram Tips That’ll Take You from Trolls to Goals Overnight

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Put your best profile forward.…

February 2, 2019

Want to Earn Money by Using Your Creative Skills? Read This

Daniel Reed

It might not pay all your bills, but your creativity can definitely give you some financial cushion.…

January 31, 2019

6 Financial Tips to Help You Better Manage Your College Expenses

Daniel Reed

Tuition might be pricey, but it’s only the tip of a very expensive iceberg.…

January 30, 2019

Button Poetry, a Bastion of Spoken Word, Is Thriving on YouTube

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

I saw the best minds of my generation reciting poetry on a YouTube channel.…

January 30, 2019

5 Ways to Productively Use Your Time After You Graduate

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Graduation is just the beginning.…

January 30, 2019

The McElroy Brothers Are Entering the Marvel Universe

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcasting family is slated to write for the upcoming ‘War of the Realms’ spinoff.…

January 29, 2019

4 Female Vocalists Primed to Have a Breakout Year in 2019

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Sasha Sloan, Allie McDonald, Willow Smith and Billie Marten will all be household names soon.…

January 28, 2019

7 Habits of Successful Writers That You Should Copy Immediately

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Today, ideally.…

January 19, 2019