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The Perpetrator of the Austin Bombings Has Killed Himself

Alex Johnson, New York University

The 24-year-old white male took his life yesterday, March 22, before he could be apprehended by the authorities.…

March 22, 2018

Jordan Peterson Questions If Men and Women Can Work Together

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

Is society ready to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace effectively?…

March 22, 2018

Jeff Baena’s ‘The Little Hours’ Gives Medieval Times a Comedic Spin

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

I promise it's not just another rip-off of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'…

March 21, 2018

What a Finsta Is and Why You Should Get One

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

A semi-public place for your semi-private life.…

March 21, 2018

JCSoft Inc. Founder Jenny Xu Is a Real Game Changer

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

As the founder of JCSoft Inc., the MIT undergraduate is a rising talent with the potential to change the gaming industry forever.…

March 20, 2018

Why ‘Love, Simon’ Is The Perfect Movie to Portray the New Normal

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

Everyone needs a great love story and 17-year-old Simon is done keeping his straight.…

March 20, 2018

The 3 Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out to Be True

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

While watching a Shane Dawson conspiracy theory video might be fun, the truth is stranger than fiction.  …

March 20, 2018

5 NCAA Men’s Basketball Players to Look Out for in 2018 March Madness

Andria Modica, Drexel University

March Madness is finally here and the stakes are high, as always, thanks to many talented new players.…

March 20, 2018

7 Non-No. 1 Seeds That Could Potentially Advance to the Final Four

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Projected upsets, comebacks, turnarounds and more for the 2018 NCAA Tournament.…

March 20, 2018

Female Blues Duo Larkin Poe is Making Waves in Cyberspace

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

These soul sisters are giving classic rock and blues a modern appeal.…

March 20, 2018

Depression and Anxiety Are Soaring Amongst College Students

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Despite their efforts, schools are struggling to keep up with the increasing rates of students with mental-health problems.…

March 20, 2018

Here’s the Latest on the Austin Bombings

Alex Johnson, New York University

Investigators have begun to walk back the idea that the crimes are racially motivated, leaving detectives at a loss for a cause.…

March 20, 2018

6 of the Most Legendary Moments from ‘Friends’

Daniel Reed

Since it’s clear now that there won’t be a ‘Friends’ movie, take solace by reliving these iconic moments from the hit ‘90s series.…

March 20, 2018

Underrated Disney Channel Original Movies with Feminist Messages

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Though often overlooked, some Disney Channel Original Movies were way ahead of their time when it comes to feminist messages.…

March 20, 2018

A Minor Drag: FDA Pushes Proposal for Reducing Nicotine in Cigarettes

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

The proposal aims to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to just 20 percent of current levels.  …

March 19, 2018

‘Mixtape Logic’ Is Back in His Newest Album, ‘Bobby Tarantino II’

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

‘Bobby Tarantino II’ is the sixth mixtape by Logic and it currently has his fans reeling as ‘mixtape Logic’ makes a much-welcomed comeback.…

March 19, 2018

The Proposed PROSPER Act May Make Community Colleges Suffer

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

The House GOP’s plan to change the federal-aid repayment system may cost community colleges when students drop out.…

March 19, 2018

5 Easy Tips to Help You Stay Safe on Spring Break

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Safety comes first, and fun comes second.…

March 19, 2018

The American Idol Reboot Is Off to an Optimistic Start

Brittany Sims, Temple University

American Idol is back in our homes, this time on ABC, after taking a two-year hiatus and the nostalgia is real.  …

March 19, 2018

Running for a Seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Jacob Pavlecic's decision to run for office began with the question, 'Why not us?'…

March 19, 2018

Time’s Up for USA Swimming

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Ariana Kukors’s poignant letter helps bring to attention the years of sexual abuse in USA Swimming.  …

March 19, 2018

Amazon and Apple Not Vocal During NRA Debate

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

Several companies have posted about cutting ties with the NRA after the Marjory Stoneman Douglass shooting, and Amazon and Apple haven’t said anything.…

March 19, 2018

Michael B. Jordan Revealed He Loves Anime and Everyone Lost Their Minds

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Attention, nerd boys: liking anime does not make you oppressed.…

March 19, 2018

Top Spring Break Spots and Drinks According to Science

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Mirror mirror on the world, where do people go and what do they drink for spring break?…

March 19, 2018

It’s Time for ‘Catfish: The TV Show’ to End

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

Six years after its inception, MTV's 'Catfish: The TV Show' may be doing more harm than good. It's time to bring the catfish hunt to an end.…

March 19, 2018

Kim Kardashian on Vogue India’s Cover Stirs Controversy

Grace John, Rutgers University

She may be one of the world's most famous women, but was this too far?…

March 18, 2018

Lauren Purnell Chooses to Name the Homeless, Not Ignore Them

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Rowan College's Lauren Purnell combats homeless stereotypes with her blog called Naming the Homeless.…

March 18, 2018

3 Reasons Why TDE Is the Best Label in Hip-Hop Right Now

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

TDE's 'Championship Tour,' their first full-label tour, is starting in Vancouver this May. Here are three reason why you should go see TDE's artists.…

March 18, 2018

How Doug Ford Won the Ontario Progressive Conservative Leadership Bid

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Doug Ford's strong managerial qualities as a former business leader and commitment to his brother’s politics make him a good choice for the role.…

March 18, 2018

The 5 Worst Contradictions College Students Face on a Daily Basis

Andria Modica, Drexel University

People often say one thing, but end up doing the other and college students are usually the ones constantly fighting to keep up.…

March 18, 2018