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The Pros and Cons of Living in Alaska

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Alaska’s only real city is the chillest summer spot, but come winter, you may find yourself frozen in more ways than one.…

August 9, 2017

When Country Goes Mainstream

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

Can country music really ‘cross over,’ or is the latest cultural backflip from 'Cosmo' just a newfangled version of appropriation?…

August 9, 2017

Lana Del Rey’s Determined, Methodical Evolution

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

In her new album, 'Lust for Life,' Del Rey takes another step toward becoming the person she wants to sound like.…

August 9, 2017

Why the ‘World of Dance’ Succeeded

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

Led by judges who know what they're doing, motivations that feel less gimmicky than most and the captivating physicality of its contestants, the NBC series soared in its first season.…

August 9, 2017

Winthrop’s Jennie Montgomery Combines Education and Entrepreneurship

Anne Buzzell, Hillsdale College

The rising senior is currently developing her company, College Bound, as well as preparing to present a TEDx Youth talk next month.…

August 9, 2017

Stanford’s Autumn Greco Slays in Both Heels and a Lab Coat

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

As a rising sophomore and Wilhelmina model, Greco shows the world that fashion and science not only go together, they work beautifully.…

August 9, 2017

Four Years After ‘Blackfish,’ SeaWorld Is Still Flailing

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

The recent death of Kyara is just the latest reminder that though orcas die at an alarming rate in captivity, SeaWorld has refused to free its remaining twenty-two whales.…

August 8, 2017

MIT’s Izzy Lloyd Aims to Make Mental Health a Group Effort

Danielle Keating, Concordia University

After the suicides of two freshmen, Lloyd founded the Tell Me About Your Day movement to create a support system on campus.…

August 8, 2017

UCLA’s Aaron Yih Is Revamping the College-Visit Experience

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

Yih’s first business venture gives prospective students a fresh perspective of campuses across the country.…

August 8, 2017

In Defense of the Miss America Pageant

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

Though the competition is often maligned for promoting stereotypes, the organization has made positive changes in recent years and remains the largest provider of scholarships for women in the U.S.…

August 8, 2017

With ‘Reverberations,’ Sage Marshall Reimagines Criticism

Cherie Litvin, Binghamton University

The Wesleyan University English major and his friend, Linne Halpern, hope to democratize review-writing with their online magazine.…

August 8, 2017

The Science Behind Going Viral

Tori Rubloff, University of Florida

A recent NYU study of Donald's Trump's tweets has revealed the key trait in almost all viral content.…

August 8, 2017

‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Marks a Historic Step

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

The movie adaptation of Jenny Han’s YA novel will bring substantial Asian-American representation to the big screen for the first time in two decades.…

August 8, 2017

Through Educational Theater, Cynthia Davis Finds Her Path

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The UMBC student discovered her passion for theater while performing educational plays for kids, where she teaches lessons about race and tolerance in ways that children can understand.…

August 8, 2017

This Morehouse Sophomore Created a Job-Finding App for Students

Angela Fraser, CUNY Brooklyn

Courtlynd 'Justice' Mallory is the creator of Werk, an intuitive website and app that allows students to find and apply for work according to their major.…

August 7, 2017

Misery Loves Comedy

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Sacramento City College student Parker Newman is making a name for himself in the stand-up community for his dark, sharp humor and endless stream of self-deprecation.…

August 7, 2017

These 5 Student-Athletes Started Their Own Sports Agency

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

By creating a system in which athletes manage other athletes, the Cornell students hope to end the trend of professional athletes severely mismanaging their money.…

August 4, 2017

4 Things You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do Alone in College

Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

Finding friends in college is important, but finding time to be alone is essential.…

August 3, 2017

4 Inexpensive Summer Date Ideas

Cady Cohen, University of Central Florida

There's no shame in being on a budget when it comes to dating. Here are some fun things to do with your significant other while the summer's still kicking.…

August 3, 2017

How to Fit Meditation into Your Hectic Schedule

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

When life is crazy, use these six tips to try slowing it down rather than speeding it up.…

August 3, 2017

Poet Katixa Espinoza Is an Eloquent Voice for the Latinx Community

Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida

In her writing, the Pratt student confronts the intangibility of discrimination by focusing on its specifics: language, deportation, stereotyping, self-doubt and trauma, among others.…

August 3, 2017

This Penn State Student Started ‘Kelsey’s Dream’ in Her Sister’s Memory

Tori Rubloff, University of Florida

After Kylie Kuhns lost her sister to leukemia, a fundraiser she created to finance a summer camp eventually turned into a non-profit that helps other cancer victims.…

August 3, 2017

Too Big to Fail

Cady Cohen, University of Central Florida

Take it from someone who goes to one of the largest universities in the world—big schools might be intimidating, but they're so worth it.…

August 3, 2017

In Its Portrayal of ‘Nerd Culture,’ ‘Silicon Valley’ Trounces ‘Big Bang Theory’

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The two shows ostensibly focus on exploring the same quirky demographic, but the HBO program appears wildly more realistic for two key reasons.…

August 3, 2017

The West Coast’s 7 Best Theme Parks

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

If you live in the PNW and are looking for roller coasters, water parks or themed attractions, here's where to go.…

August 3, 2017

Web Comic ‘OMG Check, Please!’ Is Getting Published

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Ngozi Ukazu’s web comic about sexuality, hockey and copious amounts of pie will find itself on bookstore shelves next year.…

August 1, 2017

What Kind of Vegan Are You?

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Like everything else, veganism exists on a spectrum. Where do you land?…

August 1, 2017

Noname, a Rising Chicago Rapper, Does Gender Her Way

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Where other female rappers have broken into the male-dominated world of hip-hop by out-manning their competition, Noname flips the script, delivering soft, dense lines of poetry.…

August 1, 2017

The Not Gay Closet

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

Citrus College student and comedian Caleb Kline is making the transgender community more accessible, one joke at a time.…

August 1, 2017

A Smashing Success

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

A look into the burgeoning world of eSports through two of the college competitors who are helping shape its future.…

August 1, 2017

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