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Gains for Gamers? Gaming Fitness Is on the Rise Amongst eAthletes

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Tiger Woods dominated golf for a decade by incorporating strength training. Gamers would do well to take note.…

October 24, 2018

The 4 Mala Luna Acts You’ll Literally Be Cursed for Missing

Mark Stenberg

You wouldn't gamble with brujería at this time of the year, would you?…

October 23, 2018

The ACTUAL Best Rap Albums of 2018, So Far

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Please stop listening to 'Astroworld.'…

October 23, 2018

Hello, Gorgeous! Celebrating the Legacy of Miss Barbra Streisand

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

In celebration of her album releasing on Nov. 2, we look back on Streisand’s life and stellar performance career.…

October 23, 2018

Confused About Where to Begin in the Podcast World? Enter, ‘Planet Money’

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Now you can learn the things you need to know that you didn’t know you needed to know.…

October 23, 2018

‘The Hate U Give’ Is More Than Just a Movie About Crime

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It's a message: stand up for what you believe in, regardless of the consequences.…

October 23, 2018

Speak It Into Existence, and You May Just Get What You Wished For

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

It's a cliche, but it works.…

October 22, 2018

Meet Yahdon Israel, the Inventor of #LiterarySwag

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

The Bronx native is making reading cool again.…

October 22, 2018

Young Thug’s ‘On the Rvn’ Has Redeemed His Sub-Par Compilation

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The sharp EP proved that the overcooked 'Slime Language' was just a misstep.…

October 21, 2018

Almost Two Decades Later, the y2k Aesthetic Is Making a Comeback

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

’90s kids: Get ready for a few blasts from the past.…

October 21, 2018

Surprise: The ‘Bare-Faced’ Trend Is Still Rooted in Toxic Makeup Culture

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Looking 'bare-faced' just means wearing different makeup.…

October 21, 2018

The Edgy Yet Insightful ‘H3 Podcast’ Should Be on Your Radar

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Host Ethan Klein may be a bit rough around the edges, but you’re not going to find the same pop culture scoops anywhere else.…

October 21, 2018

Young the Giant Leaps into a New Era with ‘Mirror Master’

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The new album simultaneously sticks to the band's roots and grows out of them.…

October 20, 2018

You Should Do What Andrea Gibson’s Book, ‘Take Me With You,’ Says

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Small enough to fit in your pocket, big enough to change you.…

October 20, 2018

How Brett Kavanaugh Could Change America

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

His appointment gives the Supreme Court a conservative majority, which could affect everything from abortion to affirmative action.…

October 20, 2018

In the Upcoming Midterms, the Female Vote Is More Critical Than Ever

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

2018 might be the new 'Year of the Woman.'…

October 20, 2018

The 6 Stages of Preparing for a Hurricane as a Floridian College Student

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Most of them involve drinking Natty Light.…

October 19, 2018

Moving Into Season 5, ‘Black-ish’ Aims to Outdo Last Season’s Emotional Depth

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

In destroying a marriage and tearing apart a family, Season 4 set the stage for a dramatic turnaround.…

October 19, 2018

The Rise of the Tiny Tattoo

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Minuscule, hyper-detailed and elegant, the nouveau ink is upending the industry.…

October 19, 2018

It’s Time to Admit Android Is Better Than Apple

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

If you've ever found yourself saying, 'I don't know why ... I just like iPhones better,' then you need to do some research.…

October 19, 2018

By Poaching James Gunn, Warner Bros. Hopes to Turn Around DC’s Flailing Universe

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Could losing the controversial filmmaker cost Disney?…

October 19, 2018

‘Sawbones’ Is Just More Proof the McElroy Brothers Cannot Be Stopped

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The brothers, and their extended family, have created an empire built on good-natured humor.…

October 18, 2018

Being a Young Muslim Is … Complicated

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Growing up Muslim means facing a crisis many religious millennials experience: the increasing stigma attached to faith.…

October 18, 2018

Why Do Undergraduate Research? Ask These 4 Students

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Four University of California student researchers weigh in on how they got their research jobs and why it's not as scary as it seems.…

October 18, 2018

7 YouTube Communities You Need to Know

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Plus, what a YouTube community is in the first place.…

October 17, 2018

Netflix’s Decision to Move to Albuquerque Has New Mexicans Hyped

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

The state has long played a role in the film industry (mostly by providing desert vistas), but the announcement means big things for New Mexican film.…

October 17, 2018

5 Playstation Characters Every ’90s Kid Will Remember

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

If you don't recognize them, were you really a '90s gamer?…

October 17, 2018

‘Life Itself’ Delivers Depth Under a Layer of Cheese

Halle Parris, University of Missouri – Kansas City

If you're cliché averse though, rom-coms should be off-limits already.…

October 17, 2018

Kehlani’s Pregnancy Has Led to Some Face-Palming Conversations

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Her queer identity has no affect on her ability to have children, to the surprise, apparently, of many.…

October 16, 2018

College in the North vs. College in the South: Which Is Better?

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

I survived both and am here to tell the tale.…

October 16, 2018