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Backlash Against Comedian Michelle Wolf Is Ironic and Hypocritical

Alex Johnson, New York University

For an event that claims to celebrate free speech, Wolf has come under fire for speaking too freely.…

May 2, 2018

The Former Parkland Resource Officer Is Being Sued by a Shooting Victim’s Father

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The father of Meadow Pollack says he doesn’t want money or restitution, he simply wants to expose Scot Peterson as a coward.…

May 2, 2018

Why the World Needs a ‘Walmart Yodeling Kid’ Movie

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Sound ridiculous? It is. Don’t think I can convince you to watch it? Read this.…

May 2, 2018

5 Summer Blockbusters That Will Have You Rolling in Nostalgia

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

Use them as motivation to help you get through finals.…

May 1, 2018

With Gender-Bending, Cosplay Adds Another Layer of Creativity

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

By treating gender as a variable, cosplayers get to think about what really, actually makes their characters tick.…

May 1, 2018

3 Lessons You Could Probably Learn from Military College Students

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

You can also just watch 'Cadet Kelly' if you want to save time.…

May 1, 2018

It’s About Time to Stop Making Tonya Harding the Hero

Brittany Sims, Temple University

Harding was involved in one of the biggest scandals in sports history, so why is America making her the hero?…

May 1, 2018

The Truth About Sean Hannity

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Sean Hannity was just recently discovered to be the third mysterious client of Michael Cohen and he won’t stop denying it.…

May 1, 2018

6 Takeaways from Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

The Browns might as well just start using a Magic 8 Ball.…

May 1, 2018

Is a Friends with Benefits Relationship Right For You?

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

The pros and cons of having a go-to booty call.…

May 1, 2018

3 Reasons Why ‘Leah on the Offbeat’ Deserves ‘Dear, Simon’ Levels of Love

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

The latest novel from Becky Albertalli is another masterpiece of representation, though with some important twists.…

May 1, 2018

Wear It Like Diamonds

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by the body-positivity movement, photographer Peter DeVito created a powerful photo series of unretouched images to normalize acne.…

May 1, 2018

The Best Laid Plans

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

Within the studyblr community, tidy calligagraphy and meticulous scheduling can mask darker truths about strain and mental health.…

May 1, 2018

Looking in the Mirror

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

Spearheaded by senior Vanjessica Gladney, the Penn History of Slavery Project has colleges across the country reassessing their ties to slavery.…

May 1, 2018

Jordan Peterson Will Not Save Us

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The famed Canadian psychologist is a veritable academic rock star, but does he really have any idea what he’s talking about?…

May 1, 2018

Backdrop: Howard University and the City of Washington, D.C.

Guest Contributor

Words by Aliyah Thomas, Howard University.…

May 1, 2018

Inbtwn: A Zine and a Fresh Face

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

An interview with USC student Taylor Seamans, a computational neuroscience major and the founder of Inbtwn. Magazine.…

May 1, 2018

Let’s Talk About Depression

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Improving how we, as a society, deal with depression, means more open discussions and a frank dialogue about coping strategies.…

May 1, 2018

Meet Libby Burke, the UCLA Student Turning Doodles into T-Shirts

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Burke’s pun-loving, eccentric stencils took off by word of mouth after she began designing shirts for herself. Soon, Ides was born. …

May 1, 2018

A Republican Grows in Irvine

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

As state chair of the country’s largest Republican student federation, Ariana Rowlands is bringing aggressive, unapologetic conservatism to southern California.…

May 1, 2018

In an Odd Place: The Art of William Chappell

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

A physical breakdown led visual artist and poet William Chappell to an unlikely catharsis.…

May 1, 2018

Why Fans of ‘The 100’ Think That Season 5 Might Change Everything

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

After jumping forward six years, The CW show has some serious explaining to do.…

April 30, 2018

Give a Little Bit

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Despite rising national tensions, students at service-oriented schools still find community and bipartisan relationship-building through volunteering.…

April 30, 2018

Can You Merge Me Now?

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

T-Mobile and Sprint have announced plans to combine companies, despite uncertainty as to whether the Justice Department will allow the merger.…

April 30, 2018

The 18 College Slang Expressions You’ll Hear on American College Campuses

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Don’t bother going to Urban Dictionary to catch up on slang — we got you covered.…

April 30, 2018

Are You Guilty of Backburning?

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Chances are you’re either currently backburning someone, have backburned someone before or are simmering on someone else’s backburner.…

April 30, 2018

Hip-Hop Artist Mike Melinoe Is Back with a New Sound, Single and Sense of Perspective

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

After taking a hiatus to explore other creative pursuits, Melinoe is back with a new single, 'Cyclones,' and fresh new sound.…

April 30, 2018

Following the Success of ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Home Improvement’ Wants Its Piece of the Pie

Alex Johnson, New York University

If one ’90s reboot is good, then two has to be better!…

April 30, 2018

Sharpe Suiting Is a Step Forward for the LGBTQ+ Community

Grace John, Rutgers University

Sharpe Suiting provides the formal clothing you want, not the formal clothing society expects you to wear.…

April 29, 2018

Are Esports Becoming More Popular Than Traditional Sports?

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Esports are overtaking the competitive world while traditional sports are becoming increasingly outdated.…

April 29, 2018