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Exploring the Racial Bias in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

Grace John, Rutgers University

Fans and contestants have noticed that the entertaining, drama-filled show is actually pretty controversial.…

March 29, 2018

Brooke Schneider’s Artwork Exudes Southern Charm

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

The USC senior showcased the beauty of the South and the amazing things that female artists can accomplish with her first solo photography exhibition.  …

March 29, 2018

Why #DeleteFacebook Was Trending on Twitter

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

The social media platform you loved in middle school isn't what it used to be.…

March 29, 2018

Study Topics More Likely to Make You a Billionaire

Daniel Reed

These careers are the most likely, statistically speaking, to help you become a billionaire.…

March 29, 2018

A Fake Video of Emma Gonzalez Has Gone Viral

Alex Johnson, New York University

Because it’s incredibly believable that the Parkland survivor would rip up the Constitution.…

March 29, 2018

Top 7 Tips for Surviving Music Festival Season

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Music festivals are all fun and games until you realize you forgot your sunscreen.…

March 29, 2018

NYU’s Triple Threat Isabella Bruder Inspires Students to Pursue an American Education

Brittany Sims, Temple University

NYU's Isabella Bruder is a YouTube force to be reckoned with.…

March 29, 2018

6 Signs That You’re Doing College Wrong

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

Most of them include missing out on precious opportunities for, well, your laziness.…

March 29, 2018

The Popularity of Pettiness Is Unsurprising, but Worrisome

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Social media has taken one of the least productive components of human interaction — being petty — and elevated it into an art form.…

March 28, 2018

LSU Opera Singer Andre Chiang Is Making Opera Cool Again

Ana Greening, Texas State University

'I think people still think opera singers only scream and are fat. I would say screaming is not what we do.'…

March 28, 2018

‘The Fosters,’ a Groundbreaking Series, Comes to an End

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

The show is known for its groundbreaking material and disruption of social norms.…

March 28, 2018

Mercury Is in Retrograde: WTF Does That Mean? 

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Until April 15, the planet Mercury will be in retrograde. Why does this matter? It doesn't, not really — but astrologers will tell you otherwise.…

March 28, 2018

Study Drugs and Why College Students Should Avoid Them

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

College students popping Adderall or Ritalin isn’t a new thing. But those without ADD or ADHD should beware of the risks that come with it.…

March 28, 2018

Dartmouth’s Stephanie Everett Is Shattering Perceptions of Post-Concussion Syndrome

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

Stephanie Everett, draws from her own experiences in her one-person play "It’s Fine, I’m Fine" to raise awareness and inspire others.…

March 28, 2018

Growing Pains in the Cryptocurrency Industry

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

The future of cryptocurrency looks potentially unstable, as government institutions and major advertising platforms warn against their risks.…

March 28, 2018

A Message from The March for Our Lives in New York

Elise Bortz, New York University

The March for Our Lives in New York is a reminder of how urgently we need social changes.…

March 28, 2018

The Top 6 Biggest Upsets of the 2018 March Madness Tournament

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many brackets are busted due to the many surprising upsets this year.…

March 28, 2018

UNC Chapel Hill’s Student Body President Is Revamping Student Government

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Student Body President Savannah Putnam is bringing change to UNC Chapel Hill.…

March 28, 2018

The 10 Random Must-Haves that Make College Life Easier

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

College life can be a little breezier with these items you might not have considered before.…

March 27, 2018

The Symbolic Figurehead of Brown v. Board of Education Has Died

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

As a 9-year-old in Topeka, Kansas, Linda Brown Thompson’s desire to go to school with her friends would later change the course of history.…

March 27, 2018

10 Helpful Tips for Students Who Are Transferring Colleges

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

Some colleges fit and others just don’t. It’s okay to admit that one is not for you.…

March 27, 2018

8 Tips To Help You Not Fall Behind This Midterm Season

Elise Bortz, New York University

If you find yourself overwhelmed with all the midterm tests looming after spring break, sit back, take a breath and follow these eight tips.…

March 27, 2018

8 Alternative Activities to Make the Best of an Uneventful Spring Break

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

If Cabo San Lucas isn’t on your spring break agenda, these eight things can be.…

March 27, 2018

In Debate Over the Tampon Tax, States Look to Schools

Alex Johnson, New York University

Across the country, a handful of states and pioneering student groups have paved the way for no-cost tampons and other feminine hygiene products.…

March 27, 2018

Trump Has Moved to Ban Transgender Troops, Again

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

After the president’s first ban on transgender military service was struck down, the commander in chief has proposed an amended version of the first policy.…

March 27, 2018

Spring Has Arrived, and So Has Uncuffing Season

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Lost your significant other to uncuffing season? Here are five ways to help you move on.…

March 27, 2018

5 Tips for Students Spending Spring Break at Home

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Don’t let being stuck in your hometown over spring break get you down, there's still plenty to do and more than enough time to sleep.…

March 26, 2018

The Importance of The College Vote

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

Don't let people tell you that your vote does not matter. It does, especially if you are wishing for a change to happen.…

March 26, 2018

Testing Vote-By-Mail on Alaska’s Bathroom Bill

Study Breaks Writer

The upcoming vote on Proposition 1 will not be cast in the traditional way since Anchorage has opted for the vote-by-mail system.…

March 26, 2018

Zuckerberg’s Apology Leaves Many Facebook Users Wary

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

After discovering the breach two years ago, Facebook first moved to sue the news outlets intent on reporting it. Now, Zuckerberg is changing his tune.…

March 26, 2018