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The Mid-Semester Break-Up: The Midterm There’s No Studying For

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

As if school wasn’t hard enough already.…

November 3, 2016

Welcome to the Incarnate World of Student Artist Cassidy Fritts

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

A fine arts student in San Antonio, Fritts explores the intersections of time, deterioration and identity in her stunning paintings.…

November 1, 2016

21 Things to Be Doing by the Time You’re 21

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

It’s time to grow up and finally teach yourself how to cook and manage your finances, and it couldn’t hurt to reduce random hook ups, right?…

October 31, 2016

So You Signed Up for an Art Class and Then Realized You’re Garbage

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Remember, grades are in the eye of the beholder.…

October 27, 2016

3 Scientific Theories That Will Make You Question the Point of Your Existence

Heather Ware, Bowling Green State University

Tripping balls isn’t just for Philosophy majors anymore.…

October 25, 2016

Experiencing an ‘Escape the Room’ Game (and Why It’s So Much Fun)

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Maybe it’s just the thrill of being handcuffed to strangers?…

October 24, 2016

A Comprehensive List of Creepy, Perfect-for-Halloween Novels That You Haven’t Read Before

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Because you need something to do between “The Walking Dead” and “American Horror Story” episodes.…

October 22, 2016

A Beginner’s Guide to Being Broke in College

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

How to thrive in your squalor.…

October 21, 2016

So You Want to Be an Author: National Novel Writing Month

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

If you really want to get your creative juices flowing, commit to NaNoWriMo for the month of November.…

October 21, 2016

For Readers with No Time to Waste, Here Are the Top Ten YA Novels of the Year

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Filled with everything from forbidden love to Greek mythology, each of these best sellers hits the spot.…

October 20, 2016

Seriously, Who Still Thinks Pop Quizzes Are a Good Idea?

Heather Ware, Bowling Green State University

Everyone hates them, and statistics show they are lousy educational tools, so why do they still exist?…

October 18, 2016

In Her New Memoir, Mara Wilson Explores the Challenges of Growing Up Female and Famous

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

The former “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” star brings a rare perspective to the conversation on childhood.…

October 16, 2016

5 LGBTQ+ Poets You Should Know More About

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Though their poetry may differ wildly in style and subject, these are the best LGBTQ+ poets of modern times.…

October 15, 2016

General Classes That Everyone Should Take, Regardless of Their Major

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Now’s your chance to learn about the ocean, space and everything in between.…

October 14, 2016

Why Your Parents Worry about Study Abroad Programs

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

When you want to relocate across the globe for a semester, your parents can’t help but worry.…

October 13, 2016

So How Accurate Is ‘Portlandia’? A Portlander’s Opinion

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

Netflix just added the latest season of “Portlandia,” and a night of binge-watching made me wonder: How accurate is this ridiculous show?…

October 10, 2016

4 Underrated YouTubers to Cure Your Internet Boredom

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

We’re all sick of music video parodies and Harambe compilations. Move on to the good stuff.…

October 8, 2016

Why Millennials Are Straying from Religion

Kristina Wagers, Southern New Hampshire University

But leave the prayer hands emoji out of it.…

October 6, 2016

Help Wanted: Why International Students Struggle to Find Jobs

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

A student visa restricts international students to working solely on campus, but it isn’t always easy to find a helpful employer at school.…

October 5, 2016

6 Transgender Pioneers Who Helped Change History

Andy Winder, Brigham Young University

In celebration of October being LGBT history month, here are a few of the remarkable trans individuals who helped fight sexual discrimination.…

October 1, 2016

5 Internet Advice Columnists Who Give Better Advice than Your Mother

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Here’s a list of the top 5 best advice columns from around the web to help you with your day-to-day struggles.…

October 1, 2016

How to Decide Which Presentation Software Is Right for You

Lucy Zhang, Duke University

Here’s a summary of the top three presentation applications and how to choose between them.…

September 28, 2016

3 Ways to Feel Better about Procrastination

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

Make procrastination your reliable, new best friend with these three helpful tips.…

September 27, 2016

7 Reasons Why BGSU Will Keep on Winning

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

The food, the fans and the family are just a few of the (many) reasons why you should attend BGSU.…

September 26, 2016

35 Questions for Kevin Scott Helgren, UT Student Body President

Guest Contributor

From biking to Anchorage to the best pho in Austin, Helgren talks life in the burnt orange.…

September 25, 2016

Meet Jesus Espinoza, Bookworm Extraordinaire

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

As a standout student in the University of Illinois’ top-ranked Library and Information Science program, Espinoza is about as big of a bookworm as they come.…

September 22, 2016

What’s Really Happening in Chicago

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The Chicago government’s misuse of funding has directly led to poorer communities and an increase in violence.…

September 19, 2016

Does TV Really Rot Your Brain?

August Wright, College of Charleston

It’s time to change the channel on long-lived television misconceptions.…

September 19, 2016

5 Resources for Aspiring Writers

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

Here’s a list of the best websites for all your writing struggles.…

September 16, 2016

8 Eastern Novels Every Bibliophile Should Read

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

From Murakami to Roy to Xueqin, these eight novels prove the English language has no monopoly on creativity.…

September 13, 2016