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Weight Watchers’ New ‘Kurbo’ App Might Increase Childhood Eating Disorders

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The global company has a new dieting app for kids, but it could create more problems than it solves.…

August 26, 2019

The 6 Best Webcomics For You to Follow

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

These artists will make you laugh even on the worst days.…

August 26, 2019

The Gruesome History of Gynecology

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Women of color have paid an unjust price in the name of gynecological research.…

August 26, 2019

5 Shows You Can Watch on Netflix While Studying

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Here's something for when your "study" Spotify playlist feels stale.…

August 26, 2019

13 Things To Not Forget When Packing for College

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

Here's the essential guide for a smooth move-in process.…

August 26, 2019

4 Commonly Used Workplace Personality Tests

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

There’s more to your working habits than meets the eye.…

August 25, 2019

Here’s Where To Find Affordable Textbooks Online

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

College ain't cheap.…

August 25, 2019

What’s All the Buzz? Save the Bees

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Bee colonies around the world are suffering collapses — mainly due to human interference. However, all is not lost; there is still time to save the bees.…

August 25, 2019

‘Video for Good’ Is the Most Important VMA Category, and Here’s Why

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

This oft-forgotten category should be on more people's minds.…

August 25, 2019

Lost and Found: A Journey Into Genealogy Research

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

A death in my family led to some unexpected findings.…

August 24, 2019

Why You Should Read ‘The Bookish Life of Nina Hill’ If You Have Anxiety

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Because we all need to realize that having it is perfectly normal.…

August 24, 2019

Nathan Fielder’s 3 Greatest Moments

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Nathan Fielder looks to continue his trend of outside-the-box humor on HBO.…

August 24, 2019

The Landscape of Rap Expands as Summer 2019 Comes to a Close

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Megan Thee Stallion’s moniker for summer 2019, “Hot Girl Summer,” illustrates the shifting demography of the rap game to include more women.…

August 23, 2019

Running High: My Experience With Altitude Training

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

My cross-country career took me to the peaks of Colorado in search of a competitive edge.…

August 23, 2019

Christian French’s New EP Is Chock-Full of Contagious Energy

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Let’s dive 'head first' into his newest release, 'bright side of the moon.'…

August 23, 2019

Broadway’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Tries on a New Pair of Wings

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Aaron Sorkin’s adaption of the beloved Harper Lee novel tinkers with conventions of a classic American story.…

August 23, 2019

Why Bisexuals Can’t Catch a Break From Erasure

Abby Webb, Rice University

You might not realize it, but biphobia and homophobia are wildly different sides of the same coin.…

August 23, 2019

The Best Packing Guide for Back-to-School Move-In

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Time to get out of your childhood bedroom and back onto campus!…

August 23, 2019

I Went From a Liberal Arts School to Baylor University in Waco, Texas

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

From a liberal arts school in California to a private Baptist university in Texas, the transition taught me about religion, politics and myself.…

August 23, 2019

The Highest-Earning Athletes in eSports

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Serious gamers get serious money.…

August 22, 2019

‘Typewriter’: The Show That Should Have Never Aired 

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

A haunted typewriter? 'The X-Files' has been there and done that.…

August 22, 2019

The Interfraternity Conference Enforces New Rule: No Hard Alcohol!

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Supposedly, as of September 1, 2019, chapters across the country associated with the Conference will need to comply with new alcohol regulations.…

August 22, 2019

A Beginner’s Guide to Toni Morrison

Carli Moses, Union University

Where do you start with the author who offered so much insight into the black experience?…

August 22, 2019

Ali Spagnola and Charles Cornell Reimagine Your Favorite Songs and Memes

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

These two YouTubers are creating something new out of the familiar.…

August 22, 2019

‘Channel Zero’: The Scariest Show Ever Made and How TV Killed It

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

This masterpiece of fright disappeared into the night.…

August 22, 2019

5 Intuitive Eating Instagram Accounts to Follow

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Amidst all the fad diets and seemingly perfect Instagram models, it's time for some food and body positivity.…

August 22, 2019

Willow Smith’s Debut Album, ‘WILLOW,’ Shines With Spiritual Confidence

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘WILLOW’ finds serenity in the Cosmos.…

August 22, 2019

Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Patriot Act’ Discusses Relevant Political Issues With a Comedic Twist

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Right now, we all need something funny.…

August 21, 2019

It’s Marijuana Versus the Alcohol Industry in Wisconsin

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Will the potential legalization of marijuana put a dent in Wisconsin's thriving alcohol industry?…

August 21, 2019

Woody Harrelson Is an Iconic Man Who Stays True to Himself

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

He acts, promotes marijuana, hangs with Willie Nelson, walks into oncoming traffic and is related to an assassin. Oh, and he can rock a beanie.…

August 21, 2019