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Screenshot from Geometry Dash, one of many games you can play during your quarantine

4 Difficult Games To Obsess Over During the Coronavirus Lockdown

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

These games will have you so consumed that you'll forget about any quarantines.…

April 6, 2020

Elon Musk pictured above in front of a backdrop of Mars has recently announced that he will do anything it takes to help during this tough time.

Elon Musk and His Purpose Transcend Mortal Limitations

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The innovative CEO has seemingly taken his values to new heights.…

April 6, 2020

How ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ Tackles South Asian Representation

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

This Desi children’s show is making waves for how America perceives South Asia — and how South Asians perceive themselves.…

April 5, 2020

The Best Instagram Challenges To Send to Your Friends

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Teens being stuck inside with their phones for weeks on end is a recipe for disaster — or a few unique social media hashtags.…

April 5, 2020

The Reaction to Meghan Markle Exposes the Racism in the U.K.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

It got so bad that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to leave their royal duties behind and move to another country.…

April 5, 2020

Casino Games You Can Play With Your Friends

Daniel Reed

You don't need to go to Las Vegas to hang out at the casino with your friends.…

April 5, 2020

Animal Crossing Mixes Addictive Gameplay With Nostalgia

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

First appearing almost 20 years ago, the franchise is back with a new game that has all of the fun of its predecessors.…

April 4, 2020

Danganronpa Uses Its Gameplay To Deconstruct Mental Illness

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn't just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.…

April 4, 2020

Many artists, like the ones illustrated above, have taken to Instagram live in the efforts of the #TogetheratHome music providing fans with free concerts.

The Charm of Instagram Live Concerts Amid COVID-19

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Staying home for the greater good — the social media platform has become the next Madison Square Garden.…

April 4, 2020

Describing stigma surrounding Asian-American women, many of these women can be left in the dark when it comes to body positivity in a tug-of-war between their two cultures much like the woman pictured above in a dark scene with little light.

Let’s Talk About Body Image for Asian American Women

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Asian American women deal with pressure from all levels on body image.…

April 3, 2020

Catherine McCord in a scene from her documentary 'You're Gonna Be Okay'

Catherine McCord Wins NFFTY Award for Documentary at 18 Years Old

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

I had the chance to speak with the young filmmaker about her inspirations, obstacles and her raw, personal award-winning documentary 'You're Gonna Be Okay.'…

April 3, 2020

In an article highlighting the strengths of animated films, it may be time for the Academy Awards to change their guidelines.

There Needs To Be More Categories for Animated Films at the Oscars

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There's countless categories for live-action movies, so why not for animation?…

April 3, 2020

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Have Been Prevented

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

A devastating pandemic just like COVID-19 has been predicted on multiple occasions, but the proper precautions were not put in place.…

April 3, 2020

Illustration of money to reach body goals

Need Motivation for Your Body Goals? Use an App To Bet on Them

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Most of us are guilty of abandoning our workouts and fitness routines after a few weeks. But what if there was a financial incentive?…

April 2, 2020

What Exactly Is Pranayama, and How Can You Do It?

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

One of the eight branches of yoga, this practice of breath control is the perfect way to stave off anxiety in a hectic world.…

April 2, 2020

A Brief History of the Life and Death of Skinny Jeans

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

The fashion staple has been around for ages, but with current trends opting for looser styles, they are on their way out — for the moment.…

April 2, 2020

Screenshot from 2011 film Contagion, in an article about movie outbreaks

A Few Movie Outbreaks That Feel a Lot Like the Coronavirus Pandemic

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

While COVID-19 is currently wreaking havoc, maybe films about epidemics could provide catharsis.…

April 2, 2020

Why You Should Create Art, Even If You’re Not Good at It

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Don’t worry about the end result — at the end of the day, it'll make you feel good. …

April 2, 2020

Learning How to Self-Quarantine and the Challenges That Lie Ahead

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

Right now, we're all facing challenges and having to adapt as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread.…

April 1, 2020

The Jonas Brothers in an article about the interests of teenage girls

Why Do We Invalidate Things Liked by Teenage Girls?

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Whether it's One Direction or 'Twilight,' things enjoyed by young women aren't taken as seriously.…

April 1, 2020

Billie Eilish in article about calling things problematic

It’s Time We Stop Calling Things ‘Problematic’

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

The phrase has gone from a term to call out prejudice to overused internet slang that has lost all meaning. There are so many better words.…

April 1, 2020

7 Out-of-the-Ordinary Tools To Spice Up Your Crafting

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Here's how to use everyday items to fulfill your creative impulses — because even the most mundane household objects can be used to create something extraordinary.…

April 1, 2020

Image of a library in an article about entertainment

9 Forms of Entertainment for Students When Your Money Runs Out

Daniel Reed

What to do when you're out of cash?…

April 1, 2020

Should Universities Divest From Fossil Fuels?

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

In a time where climate change is pressing our generation, should universities get rid of their investments in oil, gas and coal?…

March 31, 2020

stick figures stuck in houses in article about quarantine

A Vignette of the Life of the Quarantined Young Person

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

If you're stuck inside with extra time on your hands, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to be productive.…

March 31, 2020

Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, who are likely appearing in film version of Killers of the Flower Moon

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is the Next True Crime Book To Inspire Scorsese

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Just like 'Goodfellas' and 'The Irishman,' a real-life tale is serving as source material for the famed director.…

March 31, 2020

Photo of a computer screen with the channel of a YouTube creator

YouTube Creators Are Helping Us Get Through Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Staying home doesn't have to be an endless cycle of boredom. These content creators are helping us contend with staying inside during the global pandemic.…

March 31, 2020