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Marie Kondo Meticulousness Is Partly to Blame for Millennial Burnout Culture

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

Her methods are (yet another) unattainable standard for millennials to meet.…

January 17, 2019

In ‘The History of Games,’ the Social Evolution of Video Games Unfolds

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The Gamespot series is an illuminating glimpse into how much the industry has changed in the last decade.…

January 16, 2019

I Watched All of Netflix’s ‘You’ In One Day, and I Have a Lot to Say

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Dan Humphrey snapped.…

January 16, 2019

The 5 Best Rip-Your-Heart-Out Novels That Don’t End in a Cliché

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The best bookshelves have to offer.…

January 14, 2019

Janey Varney’s ‘The JV Club’ Finds Catharsis in Comedy

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcast explores celebrities' teenage years and proves that adolescence was awkward for everyone.…

January 10, 2019

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Try Getting on Your Phone More

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

You're welcome.…

January 10, 2019

20 Years and Several Problematic Premises Later, the World Still Loves ‘You’ve Got Mail’

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Nostalgia conquers all.…

January 10, 2019

Female Tattoo Artists for the Mystic and Nature-Centric Soul

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Dope ink and supporting female artists? Sign us up.…

January 9, 2019

Photographer Juno Calypso Prods the Isolating Effects of Femininity

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

How different is anti-aging from immortality?…

January 8, 2019

7 Book-to-Film Adaptations Coming Out in 2019

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Or, seven books you no longer have to read.…

January 6, 2019

Choices, a Choose-Your-Adventure App, Is a Handheld ‘Bandersnatch’

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

And it's the perfect way to spend your winter break.…

January 5, 2019

6 Websites That’ll Help You Jump-Start Your Writing Career

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

Trust me on this.…

January 5, 2019

Trump’s Standoff Over the Wall Looks Increasingly Lose-Lose for Him

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

His signature campaign promise is in dire straits.…

January 5, 2019

Artist Betty Tompkins’ Latest Project Is #MeToo Meets Rene Ricard

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

In scrawling misogynistic text over famous works, Tompkins exposes the patriarchy of the art world.…

January 5, 2019

5 Lessons Every College Cook Can Learn from Nigella Lawson

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

Never rely on the dining hall again.…

January 4, 2019

6 Book Podcasts That’ll Get You Out of That Reading Slump

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.…

January 4, 2019

How to Make Sure Your Spring Semester Starts Fresh

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

It involves literal cleaning.…

January 2, 2019

The Film Industry’s 5 Most Pivotal Women of 2018

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Chances are they were behind some of your favorite projects of the year.…

January 2, 2019

9 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

We're leaving writer's block in 2018.…

January 2, 2019

5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read Fantasy

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Rife with magic, nuance and creativity, fantasy gets to completely reimagine what's possible.…

December 30, 2018

Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Internet’s Biggest Companies

Daniel Reed

Would you have done your holiday shopping with a company called Cadabra?…

December 26, 2018

PBS’ ‘The Art Assignment’ Combines Humor with Art History

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Led by curator Sarah Urist Green, the series is all the intrigue of art with none of the pretense.…

December 23, 2018

Here Are the Leading Fan Theories for the ‘Avengers 4: Endgame’ Trailer

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

We’re all in the ‘Endgame’ now.…

December 21, 2018

Balancing Interest & Intensity: A Guide to Creating the Perfect Course Schedule

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Take it from me: it's not easy.…

December 21, 2018

The 6 Most Anticipated Graphic Novels Coming Out in 2019

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

It's going to be a banner year for graphic novels.…

December 21, 2018

The Unnerving Poignancy of ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death,’ 33 Years Later

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Neil Postman’s 1985 work so presciently captured the dangers of the post-truth era that it still feels eerily modern.…

December 19, 2018

Studious, Romantic and Dark, ‘The Secret History’ Is a College Classic for a Reason

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Donna Tartt’s cult novel shows how life-changing college can be, for better or for worse.…

December 18, 2018

Everything Coming to Netflix in January 2019

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

Good thing it snows in January, right?…

December 18, 2018

As Cyberpunk Goes Commercial, It Risks Dulling Its Anarchist Edges

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

What use is rebellion when it's sponsored by your overlords?…

December 16, 2018

6 Reasons to Read Sarah J. Maas’ ‘Throne of Glass’ Series

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Hardcore female characters, an amazingly well-built fantasy world and a beautiful writing style — need I say more?…

December 12, 2018