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Here’s How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Studying Abroad

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Studying abroad is a privilege, but your mental health should be your highest priority.…

May 31, 2018

5 Lessons Marvel Can Take Away from the Success of ‘Jessica Jones’

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

Weaknesses can make a strong character.…

May 31, 2018

5 Enlightening Memoirs to Read This Summer

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Whether you're at the beach or snuggled up on the couch, brighten your summer with some of the hottest new memoirs.…

May 31, 2018

Sad Rap’s Silver Lining? It Helps Promote Vulnerability in a Depression-Obsessed Genre

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

With its increasing popularity, sad rap spreads awareness about mental illness and drug abuse in an industry fixated on partying.…

May 31, 2018

Money, Not Morals, Is The True Reason Behind The ‘Roseanne’ Cancellation

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Although ABC claims the reason behind the cancellation of Roseanne Barr’s show, 'Roseanne' is just morals, money seems to be the true motivator.…

May 31, 2018

Domino Is the Feminist Hero America Needs and Deserves

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Zazie Beetz’ portrayal of the biracial badass with the power of luck, is a refreshing presence in 'Deadpool 2.'…

May 31, 2018

Why You Might Feel Like There’s Just Something Magical About K-Pop

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

K-pop is on a level that American pop doesn't even know about.…

May 30, 2018

From Shackle to Snack: Saving the Sea Turtles

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Innovative startup E6PR has created edible six-pack rings, but do the environmental benefits justify the higher production cost?…

May 30, 2018

Planning a Budget Wedding While in College

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

If you’re wanting a wedding that looks like a million bucks, but you’re lacking on funds, it’s time to find budget-friendly options.…

May 30, 2018

4 Hip-Hop Albums to Look for in June

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

This summer is about to be a hot one.…

May 30, 2018

4 Black Women Tearing It Up in YA Literature

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.…

May 30, 2018

Starbucks’ Anti-Bias Training Is a Laudable, but Tiny Step in the Right Direction

Sophie Abuzeid, Mississippi College

If even their best baristas routinely misspell customer names, then a half-day of training probably won’t solve much.…

May 30, 2018

ABC Drops ‘Roseanne’ After Racist Tweets

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Oh, the irony.…

May 30, 2018

Misogyny and Meninism: What You Need to Know

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Hateful communities of men have been forming at alarming rates across the country.…

May 30, 2018

Parquet Courts’ Inventive New Album Reflects Civil Turbulence

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

‘Wide Awake!’ gives listeners an eclectic, energetic vibe to represent the nation’s unrest.…

May 30, 2018

The Great Debate: Kneeling for the National Anthem

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

In light of a new policy for the National Football League, controversy surrounding kneeling during the National Anthem continues.…

May 30, 2018

Chris Wylie’s Testimony Was an Eye-Opener and a Wake Up Call

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

The less attended and publicized hearing provided disturbing insights into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and free speech.…

May 30, 2018

The 1,500 Lost Immigrant Children: What’s Real and What’s Fake News

Rebecca Crosby, American University

What does it mean to lose 1,500 children anyway?…

May 30, 2018

‘SOLO: A Star Wars Story’ Leaves Something to Be Desired

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The latest installment in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise shows Han Solo’s background but doesn’t go well beyond expectations.…

May 29, 2018

Siena College Students Design Prosthetic for 10-Year-Old

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Volunteers at Siena College are using 3D printing technology to create prosthetic limbs for children.…

May 29, 2018

LSU Student Chayse Sampy Uses Her Politically Charged Work to Spark Conversations

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

The sophomore explores issues in the black community through her discomfiting visual art.…

May 29, 2018

Grimes Won’t Save Us, and Neither Will Any Other Celebrity

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Add her to the growing list of celebrities who have made it painfully clear that they are probably not at all like you imagined them.…

May 29, 2018

Why Is Taylor Swift the Only Singer Criticized for Writing About Her Exes?

Brittany Sims, Temple University

She might be able to shake off the haters, but the stigma seems to stick.…

May 28, 2018

4 Summer Drinks to Pack in Your Cooler

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

What will you be drinking this summer?…

May 28, 2018

This Northeastern Student Is Revolutionizing Public Transport with BusRight

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Keith Corso had an ambitious vision: designing a bus system that doesn't totally suck.…

May 28, 2018

Could It Be Time for New Journalism 2.0?

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

In a time when even the cold facts are questioned, journalists may find strength in embracing subjectivity — and breaking journalistic conventions.…

May 27, 2018

14 Words and Phrases Only Millennials Seem to Understand

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

Millennials have created their own rendition of the English language.…

May 27, 2018

How to Combat Insomnia in College

Grace John, Rutgers University

The running joke of sleep being a luxury for college students can be stopped by following these simple steps for a better nights rest.…

May 27, 2018

What an Internship at Study Breaks Taught Me

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

If you still haven’t applied, what are you waiting for?…

May 26, 2018

University of Central Missouri Student Is Fighting Human Trafficking

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

Kaylah Griffith wants to combat human trafficking with the Exodus Cry project.…

May 26, 2018