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Don’t Praise Elon Musk’s Work Ethic

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Musk's rise and fall is a high-profile illustration of how America’s attitude regarding work ethics is problematic.…

August 26, 2018

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is Downright Revolutionary

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Just don't call it the Asian community’s 'Black Panther.'…

August 25, 2018

It’s Time We Make Feminine Products Free

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

And no, I don't mean tax free.…

August 25, 2018

Robert M. Drake Is the Bard of Instagram

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The social media poet has become a worldwide phenomenon.…

August 25, 2018

Iliza Shlesinger’s Socially Intelligent ‘Elder Millennial’ Is Comedy at Its Finest

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Gather ‘round, party goblins and she-dragons. It’s laughing time.…

August 25, 2018

Daisie, Maisie Williams’ Creative-Connecting App, Wants to Make Art Easier

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Only if you're cool with a massive wait list, though.…

August 25, 2018

Fox’s ‘Star’ Has Officially Overtaken ‘Empire’ As the Network’s Best Musical Drama

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mostly because Lucious is just too ridiculously terrible.…

August 25, 2018

8 YA Book Tropes That Need to Either Die Out or Evolve ASAP

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

The YA world really needs to hit the refresh button.…

August 24, 2018

Meet Twitter’s Brother Nature and His Deer Squad

Study Breaks Staff

These does ARE loyal.…

August 24, 2018

‘Be The Cowboy’ Takes Mitski’s Melodrama and Makes It Pop

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

The singer-songwriter’s latest project is an up-tempo collection  of emo bangers.…

August 24, 2018

In Spawning the Weezer Cover of ‘Africa,’ Twitter Finally Did Something Useful

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

The cover has truly blessed the rains down in Africa.…

August 24, 2018

The Reigning Miss America Has Called Out Pageant Leadership for ‘Bullying’

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

And several former Miss America winners have jumped to her defense.…

August 24, 2018

La Roux Has Objected to Her Song Being Used to Market ‘Bulletproof’ Backpacks

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Her information’s just not going in.…

August 24, 2018

‘Teen Mom’ Star Says Kylie Jenner Is ‘Glamorizing’ Motherhood

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Perhaps the self-made billionaire’s GoFundMe page can go toward helping women who are actually struggling with child-rearing.…

August 24, 2018

Fellow Former Bookworms: Here’s How to Get Back Into Reading

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

It's never too late to make your English teacher proud.…

August 24, 2018

The 4 Danny Sangra Film Shorts to Watch When You’re Craving Dry Humor

Christian Cannon, Rice University

I’m not sure what I’m supposed to say … maybe you’re expecting a story or something?…

August 24, 2018

5 YA Books That Tackle Immigration With Sense and Sensitivity

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

These powerful immigration stories need to both told and read.…

August 24, 2018

‘Breaking Bad’ Devotee or Not, ‘Better Call Saul’ Is a Must-Watch

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

And lucky for you, the fourth season just began.…

August 24, 2018

Kevin Spacey’s ‘Billionaire Boys Club’ Is Both Grossly Ironic and Really Bad

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Spacey's reign in Hollywood is officially over.…

August 24, 2018

The 7 Best One-Liners in Michael Moore’s ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

American shame, coming to an American city near you.…

August 23, 2018

JUULs Have Become the Newest Way to Get Addicted to Nicotine

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

It might be trendy now, but just wait a few years.…

August 23, 2018

Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ Is Less Than Enchanting

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Good thing there are always 29 seasons of "The Simpsons" to fall back on.…

August 23, 2018

Why This Fat Girl Is Extremely Disappointed With Netflix’s ‘Insatiable’

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

A follow-up to my original, tragically optimistic article.…

August 23, 2018

5 Platonic Dating Apps to Help You Find Your Next BFF

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

True friendship might be one (right) swipe away.…

August 23, 2018

In Her New Autobiography, Geobiologist Hope Jahren Explores the Science of Life

Abby Hall, Hollins University

'Lab Girl' intermingles botany and romance, academia and financial despair in one gripping memoir.…

August 23, 2018

YouTube Creatives Door Monster Are Aiming for the Stars with Skyvault

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Nerds, get ready for the next big hit.…

August 23, 2018

How Does ‘Sixteen Candles’ Hold Up 30 Years Later?

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Not bad as a coming-of-age film, but terrible in some really cringe-y ways.…

August 22, 2018

4 Reasons People Think YouTubers Can Never Be ‘Celebrities’

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Spoiler alert: I debunk the reasons.…

August 22, 2018

One Year After Her Court Win, Taylor Swift Celebrated at a Concert in Tampa

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The singer’s symbolic $1 win at her sexual assault trial is now 1 year old.…

August 22, 2018

Why I Wish I’d Seen ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ When I Was 16

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Here's to hoping someone invents a time machine asap.…

August 22, 2018