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Not Riding the Wave, but the Wave Itself: How Good Is Future?

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

The rapper has made a name for himself by helping pioneer a new sound in hip-hop, but his popularity is likely short-lived.…

January 25, 2017

A Survival Checklist for Fleeing a Trump Apocalypse

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

Running to the hills because of Trump? If so, be sure to pack these five tools so you can stand a chance in the unforgiving wilderness.…

January 24, 2017

‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ May Be Fortunate After All

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Fans of the series will find the witty idiosyncrasies of its author perfectly preserved in the eight-part release.…

January 24, 2017

Graduating Soon? Five Things Every Student Should Do to Prepare

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If your college days are coming to a close, it’s important to finish them properly.…

January 24, 2017

Moving Forward: A Thank You Letter to President Obama

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Eight reasons America will forever be grateful to the Obama Administration.…

January 23, 2017

Kodak Black: Songbird or Jailbird?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

A look at one of hip-hop’s newest, oddest talents.…

January 23, 2017

Thinking About Earning an MFA in Creative Writing?

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

From one student researching MFA programs to another, here are some of the key factors that you should be considering.…

January 23, 2017

If You Watch That, Read This

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

If you like 'The Walking Dead,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Dexter' or 'Supergirl,' we’ve got some books you should check out.…

January 23, 2017

Emmy-Winner and CSUSM Student Luke Bisagna Isn’t Done Learning, Teaching and Plying His Craft

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

Bisagna left behind an accounting career to return to school, where he’s following his passion for the sounds of life.…

January 21, 2017

How to Defeat Senior Year Stress

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Your last year of college will be hard, there’s no doubt about that. But, with a few tips, it can be a lot more manageable.…

January 20, 2017

Saving TV: The Anti-Cancellation Revolution

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Social media has allowed fans of imperiled series to connect with each other and with show producers, which has changed how networks make decisions.…

January 20, 2017

Why Liz Schasel, a Plan II Student at UT, Is Biking from Austin to Anchorage

Riley Heruska, Austin College

A member of the group Texas 4000, Schasel and 80 others will travel more than 4,000 miles this summer to raise money to fight cancer.…

January 20, 2017

5 Things Women Don’t Need to Apologize For

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Sorry not sorry.…

January 19, 2017

Why ‘This Is Us’ Is the Show You’ve Been Waiting For

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Out of the trash heap thats is cable television comes a smart, emotionally masterful series that will have you reevaluating your life with every episode.…

January 19, 2017

Courtney Cook on Why You Need to Stop Apologizing for Art

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

In both her creative writing and visual art, the University of Michigan student is a testament to the power of confessional expression.…

January 19, 2017

The Cost of City Living: Why Buying a Home Outside the City Could Work Out Cheaper

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With the price of inner-city housing skyrocketing, cheaper modes of transportation and lower cost of living are making suburbia more appealing than ever. …

January 19, 2017

It’s Time to Stop Scoffing at Dating Apps

Riley Heruska, Austin College

The social stigma of finding romance on your phone decreases every year, and for a good reason—it works.…

January 18, 2017

The History of Scapegoating Black Lives Matter

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Despite its attempts at good will and inclusion, Black Lives Matter continues to center a national narrative of violence propagation.…

January 18, 2017

A Critical Look at the Legacy of the 44th President

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

While many consider Obama to be the flyest president America has ever seen, his actions suggest that 'slyest' might be a better description.…

January 18, 2017

5 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day on February 13

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

From an homage to Leslie Knope, to a slightly more collegiate version of the festivities, here's how to spend the best day of the year.…

January 18, 2017

The Definitive Four-Step Process to Talking to Attractive People

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

To keep from blanking out, follow these tips and keep the conversation rolling.…

January 17, 2017

A Community College Student’s Love Letter to ‘Community’

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Unlike most college media, the show portrayed what college is really like for millions of people.…

January 16, 2017

Call Out Misogynistic Compliments Like a Man

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Whether they mean it maliciously or not, attributing desirable traits to masculinity is an old habit that needs to be addressed.…

January 16, 2017

4 Hilarious Responses from Artists Who Were Asked to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

As a response to the rejections, Trump claimed that he wants 'the people' at his inauguration, which is a bummer, because they won’t be there either.…

January 16, 2017

Introducing ‘Chapstick,’ an LGBTQ Web Series from Two Columbia College Chicago Students

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

Created by Charlotte Kennett and Kearney Fagan, the series has already caught the attention of 'VICE' and 'Curve Magazine.'…

January 16, 2017

Exclamation Marks Are So Hot Right Now

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

Finally!!!!!!…

January 15, 2017

Thinking About Permanently Marking Your Body?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Based on personal experience (six of them), here are a few things to keep in mind when getting your first tattoo.…

January 15, 2017

Journalist Chad Rhym Is Combatting Stereotypes of the Black Male

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

A student at Morehouse College and an award-winning journalist, Rhym explores and explains preconceptions centered around race.…

January 14, 2017

Artist Hannah Altman’s Photography Shows the Subjectivity of Beauty

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

In her current work, 'Luminous/Weightless,' the Point Park student continues to explore themes of femininity and domesticity through striking mixed media.…

January 13, 2017

Here Are 5 Book-to-Television Series to Watch for in 2017

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

From the fantasy world of 'Unfortunate Events' to the eerily realistic 'Handmaid’s Tale,' these series will rivet viewers just as much as they did readers.…

January 13, 2017