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The 6 Stages You Go Through While Having a College Roommate

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

Not everyone finds a BFF in his or her college roommate, but for those who do, their relationship follows a basic cycle of feels.…

April 21, 2018

‘Alexa and Katie’ Is a Must-See Netflix Series for All Ages

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Best friends Alexa and Katie tackle high school, friends and leukemia with laughter and support.…

April 21, 2018

4 Things Students on the Quarter System Can Relate To

Andria Modica, Drexel University

What even is a term, anyway?…

April 21, 2018

A Red Carpet Review of the Indie Meme Film Festival

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

An inside look and conversation with the filmmakers showcased at IMMF.…

April 21, 2018

ASU Student Drew Langhart Redefines ‘Community’ Through Pitch App

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Drew Langhart, a student at Arizona State University, helped to develop an app that encourages stronger relationships between students and faculty.…

April 21, 2018

Exposing the Reality of Pink-Collar Workers

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

While the pink-collar economy is growing, the wages aren’t.  …

April 20, 2018

@thefleshlightchronicles, with a Dark Humor, Brings Tinder Misogyny to Light

Rebecca Crosby, American University

College senior Lillian found a new way to clap back at racist, chauvinistic Tinder messages: making them into art.…

April 20, 2018

Art Captured Through the Lens of UCLA’s Ashley Seryn

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

In an artform full of imitators, the UCLA student’s distinctive style of photography sets her far apart from her contemporaries.…

April 20, 2018

Does the ‘Roseanne’ Reboot Pave the Way for ‘Friends’?

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

The recent success of the 'Roseanne' reboot makes viewers wonder when they may see a reboot of another ‘90s classic series, 'Friends.'…

April 20, 2018

Let’s Take a ‘Gaycation’

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

You might never want to come back.…

April 20, 2018

Stitch Fix Makes Shopping and Styling Simple

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

Because who really has time to find the perfect outfit by themselves?…

April 20, 2018

Code Red: Duke’s Sabriyya Pate Is Fighting for Menstrual-Hygiene Access

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sabriyya Pate is leading an initiative to convince Duke’s administration that students need access to free menstrual products.…

April 20, 2018

Junot Díaz’s Revealing New Yorker Piece Adds to an Important Conversation

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s essay on childhood rape, mental illness and suicide opens up the conversation on male sexual assault. …

April 20, 2018

The Top 3 Podcasts for Aspiring Writers

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

Read, write, listen to podcasts, repeat.…

April 20, 2018

Meet One of the Only Film Majors in the History of St. Lawrence University

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Film has intrigued Austen Sparke for years, and since becoming a film major, he's directed a short film titled 'Murder Go Round.'…

April 20, 2018

Modern Sexism Is in Full Swing on Social Media

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Several college-oriented Instagram accounts are objectifying women while their followers remain oblivious.…

April 20, 2018

Lyndcee Barragato Builds Friendships with Her ‘Just Like Me’ Foundation

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The senior wants to provide special needs students with a sense of community and belonging with her nonprofit.…

April 20, 2018

5 Music Festivals You Can’t Afford to Miss

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

If you can afford them at all, obviously.…

April 20, 2018

Condom Snorting Is Not a ‘New Trend’

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

Despite what major news outlets claim, condom snorting isn't popular amongst teens.…

April 20, 2018

Texas State University Student Body President Impeached

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Connor Clegg, the student body president of Texas State in San Marcos, was found guilty of all six articles of impeachment.…

April 19, 2018

Casey Caruso Raises Money for Children’s Hospitals with Her Own Charity

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

As she attends school at Columbia College Chicago, Caruso also runs Princess Gigi’s Fund for the Medically Fabulous.…

April 19, 2018

YouTube Joins Facebook and Snapchat in Yet Another Social Media Scandal

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

Another day, another scandal.…

April 19, 2018

Get Some Quarters Ready, ‘Resistance Is Female’ Is Making Phone Booths Relevant Again

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How a group of Feminist artists are fighting the Trump administration with phone booth graffiti.…

April 19, 2018

Proposals to Change Tuition and DACA Laws Could Threaten Education

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

If DACA students’ citizenship changes, they could be considered international or undocumented students, a change in nomenclature with significant ramifications.…

April 19, 2018

4 Meal-Replacing Smoothies for When Meal Prep Isn’t an Option

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

You're constantly busy, but that doesn't mean you have to neglect your diet. Instead, try meal-replacing smoothies.…

April 19, 2018

How to Navigate Through Your Dislike For Your Friend’s Significant Other

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

No matter how much you may love your friends, sometimes they fall for the most annoying people.…

April 19, 2018

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Concerned Over College Financing

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Financial expert Patrick Harker thinks the ways college is financed could hurt low- and middle-income students from succeeding.…

April 19, 2018

Blaze Those Prices: The Best Food Deals for 4/20

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Just don’t smoke so much that you forget about these great options.…

April 19, 2018

The 6 Black Fashion Icons You Should Know

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

These big names in fashion are contributing to expanding the representation of the African American community in the industry.…

April 19, 2018

Cardi B Is Breaking Records with her Album ‘Invasion of Privacy’

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

With her new album 'Invasion of Privacy,' Cardi B is breaking records and rising to the top of the rap scene — and she's just getting started.…

April 18, 2018