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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

The Top 5 PG-Rated Dorm Hobbies

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

The ultimate guide for trading in that trusted handle of Jack Daniels for RA-friendly activities.…

September 10, 2016

“F**k, Marry, Kill”: Putting a Crude Game in its Place

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

As popularity for FMK continues to rise, it’s essential to avoid its offensive undertones.…

September 7, 2016

3 Reasons Why You Should Definitely Be Working for Your College Yearbook

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Can I just write 'money' three times?…

September 6, 2016

The 5 Seniors You’ll Meet in Your Last Year of College

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

They all have one thing in common: None of them are really focused on school.…

September 1, 2016

Can Any Show Ever Be Better Than ‘The Simpsons’?

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

Given the changing landscape of television though, can it ever be replicated?…

August 31, 2016

Unpacking the Pretentiousness of Literature Majors

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Their use of the word “unpacking” might have something to do with it.…

August 31, 2016

6 Ways to Regain Your Back-to-School Focus

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Going from summer to syllabi can be daunting, so here are some ways to smooth the transition.…

August 30, 2016

How to Prepare for Classes You’re Unprepared For

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Getting out of Calculus I sounded like a good idea before they put you in Calculus II.…

August 29, 2016

The Five S’s That Returning Students Wish Freshmen Understood

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

Welcome to campus, now please take notes.…

August 26, 2016

The 5 Do’s and Don’ts of the Beginning of the Semester

Jessica Peña, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you can beat the temptation to blow off the first few weeks of school, it’ll be a lot easier to enjoy the last few.…

August 24, 2016

Should You Be a Life Coach?

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Not only should students consider using a life coach in college, they should explore becoming one.…

August 23, 2016

The 7 Playlists Every Student Needs to Have

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you’re going to make it out with a degree, you’re going to need the right music.…

August 23, 2016

How to Create the Perfect College Workspace

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Whether it’s a two page essay or the great American novel, it’s not getting written on a cluttered desk.…

August 22, 2016

The Aftermath of the Turkish Coup

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

What you should know and why you should care.…

August 22, 2016

The Problem with the Olympics

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Though predicated on the idea that the competition brings countries together, if often does much more to divide them.…

August 19, 2016

4 Things I Didn’t Expect to Miss About School

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Oddly enough, I mostly miss the things that annoyed me during the year.…

August 19, 2016

Why Being a Literature Major Ruins Reading

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Ever hear of having too much of a good thing?…

August 18, 2016

Why History Is Better Than Your Major

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Don’t believe me? We’ll see what the history books say.…

August 15, 2016

Why Did J.K. Rowling Make “The Cursed Child” a Screenplay?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

By reducing the text to dialogue and scene direction, Rowling removed what made her writing special in the first place.…

August 15, 2016

If You’re a Writer, You Should Be an English Major, Right?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

With many colleges now offering courses in technical writing, English is less about writing than ever before.…

August 12, 2016

How We Can End Racial Bias in Policing

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

When it comes to making real change, reflexive, punitive measures are rarely the answer.…

August 11, 2016

Why Voting in the 2016 Election Is Especially Important

Jessica Peña, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you were only going to vote in one election your entire life, it should be this one.…

August 11, 2016

Why Finishing College in Four Years Is Unrealistic

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Students and student life have changed, but degree plans haven’t.…

August 10, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Sequel

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

Why J.K. Rowling’s latest work is leaving fans across the world disappointed. …

August 9, 2016

Why Do People Love Harley Quinn?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

Quinn has a fault that no other villain in the Batman world has, yet it’s one that everyone can identify with.…

August 6, 2016

8 Songs That Disprove Stereotypes About Metal

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

For a genre cloaked in leather and screaming, the music is surprisingly sophisticated.…

August 5, 2016

How to “Friend” Your Professors Without Destroying Your Reputation

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

The ins and outs of social media encounters with the people responsible for your grades.…

August 4, 2016