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Why You Should Be Watching ‘Re:Creators’

Jordan Coughlin, Rowan University

The anime's peculiar premise gives it an almost limitless capacity for introducing new storylines and characters.…

June 9, 2017

Lessons from ‘Oryx and Crake,’ Atwood’s Other Dystopian Masterpiece

Otis Roffman, Beloit College

If you liked 'The Handmaid's Tale,' you'll find many of the same themes, with a few crucial twists, in her 2003 novel.…

June 7, 2017

What Food to Avoid Before an Exam? The Complete List

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

If you really think that your diet doesn't affect performance, then you clearly haven't been eating your blueberries.…

June 7, 2017

In Anna Wise, Pop Music Finds a Burgeoning, Radical Feminist

Abby Johnson, UT Austin

The young songwriter cut her teeth collaborating with Kendrick Lamar, and her new solo career looks to be just as intense.…

June 7, 2017

Have a Busy Summer? Make Money on Your Time—with Dogs. Seriously.

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With the Rover app, you set your own schedule, rates and preferences, and then get paid to spend time with animals.…

June 7, 2017

Why ‘Great Books’ Programs Are Enjoying a Resurgence in Popularity

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

As Aristotle would have explained, 'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.'…

June 7, 2017

What a Children’s Literature Class Taught Me About Life

Angela Fraser, CUNY Brooklyn

The books a society reads to its children are packed with its cultural values, and a lot of adults need to re-read them.…

June 7, 2017

The 5 Types of Shoes All Girls Should Bring to College

Annie Farrell, James Madison University

Picking comfort over style is always the right way to go for shoes, especially in college.…

June 6, 2017

Meet the University of Connecticut Students Putting a New Spin on Exercise

Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

The b-boys of UConn's Break Dancing Club give 'head-spinning' an entirely different meaning.…

June 6, 2017

Male Rape May Be More Common Than Previously Thought

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

For decades, stigma has discouraged women from reporting sexual assault. But have even deeper taboos suppressed men from reporting theirs?…

June 6, 2017

Victoria Graham Is Turning Invisible Illness into Public Awareness

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

The pageant star, EDS survivor and Mount St. Mary's University student is working to change how society deals with hard-to-diagnose disorders.…

June 6, 2017

Why Male Birth Control Will Never Replace the Pill

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

While male contraceptives are certainly a victory for equality, they change little when it comes to who's at risk for unplanned pregnancy.…

June 6, 2017

The Dark, Mature Reboot of ‘Samurai Jack’ Is Just What Fans Wanted

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

Under the direction of its original creator, the cartoon returned after a decade of cancellation more relevant than ever before.…

June 6, 2017

ABC’s New Show Gambles on the Appeal of a Dog’s-Eye View

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Though the premise is lighthearted, 'Downward Dog' may change how you think about your own pet by revealing how they think about you.…

June 6, 2017

Do #SaveOurShow Campaigns Actually Work?

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

You may be disappointed by the amount of impact that a show’s fans really have.…

June 5, 2017

How Lorde Challenged What It Means to Be a Pop Star

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The girl who shook up mainstream music with ‘Royals’ is releasing her sophomore album. Will she meet expectations? Or rebel against them?…

June 5, 2017

7 Reasons Why You Should Take That Minimum-Wage Summer Job

Anne Buzzell, Hillsdale College

Not to sound like a dad, but there's a lot to be said for learning the value of hard work.…

June 5, 2017

The Difference Between High School Sports and College Athletics

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

Take it from a D1 volleyball player—nothing can prepare you for playing in the NCAA.…

June 5, 2017

How Did #CatholicTwitter Respond to Trump’s Meeting with the Pope?

Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida 

From diplomatic insight to fart jokes, the Catholic community had plenty to say about the meeting of world leaders.…

June 5, 2017

Cleaning Out Your Closet? Turn Those Old Clothes into Cash

Alison McCarthy, University of New Haven

If you're looking to make some serious bank this summer, look no further than your dresser.…

June 5, 2017

Why You Should Be Lying on Your Resume

Joshua Castro, Penn State University

Looking to fall behind? Then tell the truth.…

June 5, 2017

4 Very Convincing Reasons to Keep Your Old Essays

Bria Jones, Georgia Southern University

One of them may or may not be money.…

June 5, 2017

6 Rappers Who Should Be Way More Famous Than They Are

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

With under 200,000 monthly listens on Spotify, these artists may not be popular, but they're definitely talented.…

June 4, 2017

Paramore’s Autobiographical Album Makes Music Out of Growing Pains

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

As Hayley Williams promised, fans will 'cry hard, dance harder' to 'After Laughter.'…

June 4, 2017

Here Are 5 Fresh TV Shows to Binge-Watch This Summer

Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

You may not have a summer job, but with all the shows you have to watch, you're certainly going to be busy.…

June 4, 2017

Why the ‘Alien’ Series Needs to Die

Daniel DeAngelo, University of Tampa

Even Ridley Scott is getting tired of rehashing the Xenomorph.…

June 4, 2017

7 Stunning Lines from ‘Milk and Honey’ That Will Have You in Your Feels Fast

Kaitlyn Peterson, UCLA

Rupi Kaur’s incredible poetry book explores love in a subtle, yet heart-wrenching manner.…

June 4, 2017

When Did Protests Go from Brave to Contemptible?

Gaige Davila, UTSA

The modern response to protests is to critique their participants, not their message, and these ad hominem attacks hurt both parties.…

June 3, 2017

Can’t Study Abroad? Surprisingly, Your Life May Not Be Over

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

If you find yourself unable to take classes in another country, here are the seven silver linings of staying home.…

June 3, 2017

Meet the Students Using Web Series to Make Media More Diverse

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Rebecca Shoptaw, a Yale student and founder of 'Middlemarch: The Series,' is one of a handful of representation-oriented student filmmakers across the country.…

June 3, 2017