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How to Burst the College “Bubble” That You Are Almost Certainly Living In

Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

Transitioning to the real world will be a lot simpler if you keep in mind that you’re not in it yet.…

February 2, 2017

UT Student Nicholas Osella Is Remixing the Austin Art Scene

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

The graphic design major channels the influence of Keith Haring into his collage and assemblage work, most of which is done on untraditional canvases.…

February 2, 2017

The Struggle of Creativity in a Test-Based World

Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

If you’re an imaginative thinker, sometimes succeeding in an analytical environment means abandoning your greatest strength.…

February 2, 2017

Appreciating Violet Baudelaire: The Forgotten Female Protagonist

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Though overlooked at the series’ initial release, Violet’s role as a strong, nuanced protagonist is finally garnering the recognition it deserves.…

February 1, 2017

Running Amuck: The 3 Most Common Pitfalls of the Newbie Jogger

Ben Zhang, Duke University

Remember: When it comes to pounding pavement, less is usually more.…

February 1, 2017

Why the Disabled Community Can’t Trust Betsy DeVos

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

You know what they say: If you can’t do, teach; and if you’ve never taught in a public school, get appointed as the secretary of education.…

February 1, 2017

Sympathy May Have Crash-landed Trump in the White House

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

As Trump’s second week in office nears its end, a glimpse back to the campaign-from-hell may give insight into how the new president won his title.…

February 1, 2017

Fantastic Instagram Artists and Where to Find Them

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Breaking away from its food-diary reputation, Instagram has become an expressive tool for painters, embroiders and every artist in between.…

February 1, 2017

Why Local Elections Matter, Especially for College Students

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

The fact that some legislators have worked for years to bar students from voting should prove exactly why it’s so important.…

January 31, 2017

What I Learned from My School’s Sexual Violence Prevention Test

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The program might have some problems, but it was still the only test I’ve ever been eager to take.…

January 31, 2017

Your iPhone Has a Password, Shouldn’t Your Pistol?

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

MIT freshman Kai Kloepfer is developing smart-gun technology that could save thousands of lives, so why are critics blocking it?…

January 31, 2017

Why Now More Than Ever, the World Needs Jerry Springer’s ‘Baggage’

Terry Mooney, Ohio State University

In an era saturated with alternative facts and fake news, the program’s brutal, sometimes repulsive transparency should be an inspiration.…

January 31, 2017

How I Survived My Semester of Hell (And How You Can Too)

Nicole Fryer, University of Pittsburgh

When everything else goes wrong, all you need to do is focus on five things.…

January 31, 2017

Why Community College Keeps Sounding Better and Better

Amna Ijaz, Collin College

With the price of tuition continually increasing, community college makes more sense every year.…

January 31, 2017

How Facebook Became a Network for Faulty Headlines

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

The move from Farmville to 'The Denver Guardian' was put in place through the calculated actions of, well, you.…

January 30, 2017

It’s Time to Start Punching Nazis Again

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Don’t let anyone tell you that a Nazi getting punched in the face isn’t funny.…

January 30, 2017

Why the Women’s March and Planned Parenthood Go Hand in Hand

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Make no mistake about it: An attack on women’s bodies is an attack on women’s rights.…

January 30, 2017

Dear Freshman of 2017: 7 Tips from a High School Alumna

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

With college around the corner, it’s important to know what you’re walking into.…

January 29, 2017

YouTuber Katherine Berry Talks the Business of Balancing Internet Fame

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Berry has built a massive fan base with her college-lifestyle channel, 'Katherout.'…

January 28, 2017

3 Reasons Your Life Might Be Lacking a Ukulele

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

For those of you struggling to harness your inner musician, the ukulele may be just what you need.…

January 28, 2017

Why You Should Binge-Watch ‘Voltron’ This Week

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Fans of the original anime will find even more to love with Netflix’s aesthetically pleasing reboot.…

January 27, 2017

Eddie Huang Is the Hero We Need

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

As xenophobic rhetoric continues to spread, the writer, chef, activist and television host remains a stalwart defender of cultural diversity.…

January 27, 2017

The Life-or-Death Vote That Was Overlooked by the Media

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

In a November vote to approve physician-assisted suicide, Colorado joined the growing number of states permitting the practice.…

January 26, 2017

Netflix’s ‘The OA’ Explores the Psyche of Trauma Survivors

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

By joining human nature with elements of science fiction, the series forces viewers to question their own realities.…

January 26, 2017

A Letter to President Trump From a Scared, Yet Hopeful Young Liberal

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

We both want what’s best for the country, but the problem is deciding what that means.…

January 26, 2017

Are Manic Pixie Dream Girls the New Barbie Doll?

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Though the characters may seem empowered, in reality, they’re just repackaging misogynist concepts in new ways.…

January 26, 2017

Why Superhero Movies Need the ‘Power Rangers’

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

The Mighty Morphin teens hope to rescue the world from exhaustive franchises.…

January 26, 2017

In Defense of Tom Brady

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

Despite the negative press, Brady has fought for and earned every opportunity he has had. Love him or hate him, the quarterback is a living legend.…

January 25, 2017

Growing by Shrinking: What You Learn by Embracing Minimalism

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

After moving two suitcases of makeup I hardly wore, I decided to declutter my life and have been reaping the benefits ever since.…

January 25, 2017

Joel Weber, a Student at UT, Is Building His Way Out of the Dorm Scene

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

The design major constructed his own tiny home, and is making national headlines as a result.…

January 25, 2017