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The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.…

September 10, 2020

How Fake News Became So Widespread and How To Put a Stop to It

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Many people are now relying on social media as their news sources, where misinformation spreads as fast as wildfire.…

September 10, 2020

How To Get Involved in the 2020 Presidential Election

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Through phone banking, social media and more, you can advocate for the issues that matter the most to you.…

September 10, 2020

A Look Back at Chadwick Boseman’s Cultural Impact

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The actor had a major impact on Black culture through his portrayal of several Black icons and legendary characters.…

September 10, 2020

Why You Should Consider Attending a Small-Town College

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

With stronger peer relationships, more academic feedback and easier parking, many students find that smaller schools have more benefits.…

September 10, 2020

Watch These 4 YouTube Channels to Be More Productive This Semester

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

These YouTubers will help you have a more efficient school year. Just make sure you don't watch them as an excuse to procrastinate.…

September 9, 2020

Jameela Jamil’s ‘I Weigh’ Podcast Is a Refreshing Take on Body Positivity

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Activists, influencers and celebrities are opening up to Jamil about body image, mental health and many other important issues.…

September 9, 2020

How Life Narratives Will Help You Face Life in a More Postive Way

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Thinking about your experiences as a narrative instead of as a rigid path will aid you in leading a happier life.…

September 9, 2020

Netflix Took Control of the Film Industry During the Pandemic

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

With the pandemic still raging and movie theaters struggling to reopen, streaming services are becoming the main place for watching movies.…

September 9, 2020

As the RNC Pushes for Division, Memes Unify the Masses

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The Republican National Convention may have been light on national unity, but it did provide plenty of humorous fodder for the internet.…

September 9, 2020

How Will the Events of 2020 Shape the Generation After Gen Z?

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While Gen Z and the Baby Boomers hash out petty stereotypes, the new generation is faced with a reality defined by screens, social distance and global risk.…

September 9, 2020

The Latest TikTok Trend Makes Us Reminisce About Old Disney Shows

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Even as those on the social media platform pokes fun, the trend has reminded all those 2000s kids of some of their old favorites.…

September 9, 2020

7 Quick and Easy Microwave Recipes for the Student New to Cooking

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

With more people opting for off-campus housing this semester, this list should help those who are making food on their own for the first time.…

September 9, 2020

Don’t Listen to ‘The Secret’: The ‘Law of Attraction’ Doesn’t Make Sense

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Some say that you can manifest good things by attracting 'positive' energy. However, the tenets of this argument don't add up.…

September 8, 2020

NYU Students Take to TikTok To Expose Their Tragic Quarantine Meals

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?…

September 8, 2020

‘Pants’ Demonstrates What Happens When Two Friends Start a Podcast

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The stars of 'The L Word' have started a quarantine podcast that embodies what it means to survive a pandemic alongside the wit of your best friend.…

September 8, 2020

6 Science-Backed Learning Strategies To Boost Your GPA This Semester

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

If your studying efforts are not reflected in the grades you received, psychology might hold the keys to your academic success.…

September 8, 2020

Sentencing of Lori Loughlin Proves That There Is Privilege in Punishment

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

Guilty of participating in the biggest fraud in the history of college admissions, Aunt Becky and her spouse will spend only a few months in jail.…

September 8, 2020

Nowadays, Body Inclusivity Sells, and Brands Will Ignore It at Their Peril

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Ads and social media posts show that women's fashion is turning away from fatphobia and body stigma.…

September 8, 2020

Predicting Who Will Survive James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Not everyone on the team will make it out alive, but that was a risk they accepted with the chance to wreak more havoc.…

September 8, 2020

‘Groundhog Day’ and ‘Palm Springs’ Give Two Different Looks at the Time Loop

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Both films use the trope, but their messages reveal what's changed in the 27 years between their releases.…

September 7, 2020

5 Things To Know When Creating Your Own Podcast

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Learn the first stages of becoming a podcaster from an amateur who has already made mistakes, so you don't have to!…

September 7, 2020

Nonlinear Learning? COVID-19 Calls for Unconventional College Educations

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?…

September 7, 2020

Pro Sports Teams Are Using Strikes To Protest Racial Injustice and Police Brutality

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Athletes continue to promote social change, seen especially with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.…

September 7, 2020

Is Aging Up the Cast of the New ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ a Good Idea?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The original show creators have departed from the Netflix live-action remake, leading fans to speculate on what changes the media company wanted.…

September 7, 2020

Beth O’Leary’s ‘The Switch’ Lacks What Made Her Debut so Impactful

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The author’s second novel, which follows a grandmother and granddaughter, puts family and community at the forefront but lacks balance in its storytelling.…

September 7, 2020

‘Euphoria’ Shows Why Transformative Justice Should Be the Norm

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

HBO’s show offers a crystal clear picture of why communities need new ways to resolve conflicts and combat interpersonal violence.…

September 7, 2020

Lottie Drynan Is Raising Awareness of the Day-to-Day Concerns of Those With IBS

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Using her Instagram, Facebook group and blog, she helps those with the chronic gastrointestinal disorder get through the big and small problems alike.…

September 6, 2020

Chadwick Boseman: The Hero With Many Capes

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

'Is this your king?!' Yes, he is. The actor may have played King T’Challa in a movie, but his legacy reminds us he was a king in reality.…

September 6, 2020

The Latest TikTok Trend Is Exposing Celebrities and Their Bad Behavior

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Service industry workers on the video-sharing platforms are letting users know which stars are kind and which ones are entitled.…

September 6, 2020