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Hugh Jackman’s ‘Logan’ Redefines the Classic Superhero Movie

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Jackman's portrayal of Logan/Wolverine is a refreshing, albeit gory, twist on the classic superhero universe.…

March 20, 2017

7 Steps to Becoming a Successful Freelancer

Devin Ross, Middle Tennessee State University

As the freelance revolution continues to grow, students graduating college are likelier than ever to get involved in the gig economy.…

March 20, 2017

Why College Students Need to Watch “TIME: The Kalief Browder Story”

D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

Spike's new documentary miniseries, "TIME," is real-time proof that the justice system needs fixing.…

March 20, 2017

Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Live Alone in College

Valarie Kiel, Texas State University

Being responsible only for yourself is both a pro and con.…

March 19, 2017

The Big-Campus Guide to Adulting

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

Learning to be an independent, hardworking adult is hard enough, but doing it on a school campus the size of Neptune is even worse.…

March 19, 2017

Why Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Is a Must-See for 2017

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

It's white guilt at its most uncomfortable.…

March 19, 2017

Vassar College’s Miranda Cornell on Co-Founding a Theater Company Out of Vengeance

Flavia Martinez, Amherst College

Though conceived out of spite, Semicolon Theatre Company, which caters to under-21 performers, has become a massive success.…

March 19, 2017

Will 2017 Be the Year of the Indie Music Revival?

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

A slew of powerhouse indie bands have record releases slated for the next few months.…

March 19, 2017

Violinist and Student Kristi Monte Is Bringing Mozart to the Masses

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

Through her company, Got Strings, the James Madison University junior teaches budding musicians and provides live music for wedding and other events.…

March 19, 2017

The Importance of Weird Art

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

What motivates artists like Chris Burden, who filmed himself being shot, to do what they do?…

March 19, 2017

Why Does a Trump-Voting County Take in the Country’s Most Refugees?

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

The people of Lancaster, PA, could teach Americans a thing or two about balancing politics and humanity.…

March 19, 2017

What the Controversy Over Emma Watson’s Photoshoot Says About Feminism

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Honestly, I don't know how anyone could criticize these photographs.…

March 19, 2017

What to Consider When Applying for Remote Internships

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

In today’s digital workforce, you can work an eight-hour shift in the comfort of your pajamas.…

March 19, 2017

How to Get a Job in a Disappearing Career Field

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

This one's for the humanities majors out there.…

March 19, 2017

Top 4 Drinking Games: Spice Up Your Weekend and Have Fun

Lindsay Biondy, University of Pittsburgh

Tired of flip cup and beer pong every weekend? Try these popular alternatives.…

March 18, 2017

Why Staying at Home During Spring Break Is the Smarter Move

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

All things considered, staying at home now means more fun in the long run.…

March 18, 2017

After ‘Logan,’ What’s Next for the X-Men?

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Films like 'Logan' and 'Deadpool' have changed the superhero genre, meaning a world of new opportunities for future flicks.…

March 18, 2017

The Importance of Trivia

Ben Zhang, Duke University

What good can knowing the capital of Albania really serve? You'd be surprised.…

March 18, 2017

Productivity: Your Secret Foe

Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

In a world obsessed with quantifying the value of things, free time is a missed opportunity.…

March 17, 2017

The (Financial) Case for Taking Summer Classes

Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

Debating summer school? Ask your wallet what it thinks.…

March 16, 2017

Can the Chinese Film Industry Overtake Hollywood?

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

With a potential audience of more than 1.3 billion, the economic powerhouse has decided to set its sights on movies.…

March 16, 2017

The Fine Line Between Normalizing and Glamorizing Abortion

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

How to talk about a medical procedure that, depending on who you ask, is either taken too seriously or not seriously enough.…

March 16, 2017

The 5 Best Things to Do on a Staycation

Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

Stuck at home this Spring Break? Here’s what you should do.…

March 16, 2017

Why Kids Today Need ‘Hey Arnold!’ Diversity

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Without viewers even noticing, the show seamlessly blended racial, religious and socioeconomic differences into the characters of P.S. 118.…

March 16, 2017

How to Stop Thinking in Stereotypes

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

It's easier to make generalizations than it is to think critically about people, which is why it's so hard to stop.…

March 16, 2017

Sooner or Later, College in America Will Be Free

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

With demand for a more highly educated workforce increasing, perhaps free college isn’t as radical as opponents argue.…

March 15, 2017

How to Deal With a Parenting Roommate

Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

If your roommate thinks it’s their duty to nag, guilt and reprimand you, the two of you need to talk.…

March 15, 2017

Beauty and the Queer Bait

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Why Disney’s first gay character is a flop.…

March 15, 2017

The Fight to Normalize Bisexuality

Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

After years of being told I was too straight to be gay, and too gay to be straight, I’ve realized that I wasn’t the one confused.…

March 15, 2017

What Is Obamacare, and Why Do So Many Old White Men Want It Repealed?

Amna Ijaz, Collin College

Since you were probably a teenager when it debuted, here’s everything you need to know about the ACA and its Republican-proposed replacement.…

March 15, 2017