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6 Gift Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Hit

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Admit it: It’s time to put some more effort into your gift selections.…

December 22, 2016

University of Pittsburgh Student Lauren O’Brien Talks Co-Founding a Nonprofit and Empowering Women Globally

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

O’Brien co-founded the international nonprofit Pauline Juliet, which provides supplies, education and encouragement for girls and women from Uganda.…

December 22, 2016

How Trae Crowder, the “Liberal Redneck,” Is Redefining Southern Stereotypes

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Through his stereotype-subverting humor and intelligence, Crowder is trying to make public perception of the South rise again.…

December 21, 2016

Should Universities Offer Firearms Studies Courses?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

With the advent of campus carry laws, it’s time that students increase their knowledge on what it means to carry a firearm.…

December 21, 2016

Indie Video Game “Arrow Heads” in Flight for OddBird Studio Founder

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

Benjamin Scott discusses the creation of his team and the video game that landed them in front of Sony, Microsoft and game enthusiasts at E3 2016.…

December 21, 2016

Maisie Williams’ Facebook Hack: Putting Nude Photo Leaks into Perspective

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Save for the celebrity involved, photo leaks seem to be nothing new—and unfortunately, neither is the tired, misguided dialogue surrounding them.…

December 20, 2016

6 Tips to Ensure You Enjoy Your First (Legal) Toke in Colorado

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

As more people come to Colorado looking to smoke weed for the first time, the number of weed-related hospital visits continues to rise.…

December 20, 2016

Notes from a New Graduate: What You Will and Won’t Miss about College

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

While waiting hours to walk the stage, I considered the best and worst parts of the undergraduate experience.…

December 20, 2016

Meet Student Jonathan Lee Gonzales, Founder of Sunday Drive Records

August Wright, College of Charleston

With more than a dozen bands already signed to the label, the Texas A&M junior has found success through his untraditional approach to music business.…

December 20, 2016

The Terror and Beauty of College Meme Culture

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

As meme culture continues to grow in popularity, college campuses are adopting their own, specific brands of humor.…

December 19, 2016

Activist Timothy Walker Is the Only Student on California’s Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

After getting involved politically in high school, the perspective of the San Francisco State student has caught the ear of the Attorney General. …

December 19, 2016

The 12 Spotify Stations of Christmas

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

From getting blitzed to singing carols, one of these dozen playlists is guaranteed to be perfect for your holiday festivities.…

December 19, 2016

The Buzz on Audio Atmospheres

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Unlike white noise, many atmospheres are recreations of specific, often fictional environments. Ever want to study in the Gryffindor Common Room?…

December 19, 2016

Why Do We ‘Ship’ Fictional Characters?

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

You’ve probably imagined two fictional characters getting together, but why?…

December 18, 2016

5 National Social Justice Organization You Should Volunteer For

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

In increasingly unstable times, helping others is a foolproof way to make a positive impact.…

December 18, 2016

You, Me and Pornography: The Benefits of Watching Porn

August Wright, College of Charleston

Negative stereotypes aside, there are few better ways to learn about your body, your partner’s body and how they interact than by watching professionals.…

December 17, 2016

5 Reasons to Listen to Post Malone’s New Album, ‘Stoney’

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The 'White Iverson' star is proving that he has no intention of being a one-hit wonder.…

December 17, 2016

HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Examines Artificial Intelligence and the Final Frontier

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The series showcases both ends of the human psyche, from brutality to conscience, and is beautifully complex as a result.…

December 16, 2016

Student Gabriella Bower Is Using Fashion to Promote Social Change

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Bower, a junior at NYU, is flipping fashion’s stigma of superficiality on its head with her forward-thinking initiatives.…

December 16, 2016

Got Ovaries and Student Debt?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

For students trying to make quick money, donating your eggs may be the way to go.…

December 16, 2016

Serialized ‘South Park’: A Reflection on the Iconic Show’s 20th Season

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

The show’s switch to serialized storytelling wasn’t a total disappointment, but we can all agree that its classic, standalone episodes are far superior.…

December 15, 2016

Journalism Students Are Needed Now More Than Ever

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Social media is littered with piles of fake news, and it’s up to today’s upcoming journalists to guide the media back to the truth.…

December 15, 2016

How You Can Help Put an End to Police Violence

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

If you have no idea where to start, here are some ways you can raise your voice and help end police brutality.…

December 15, 2016

Meet the Texas A&M Junior Who Trains Service Dogs While in School

Riley Heruska, Austin College

After working with an organization that trains service dogs, Sewell adopted 10-week-old Rango Star and began raising him from her dorm room.…

December 15, 2016

Letter to a Pre-Med Freshman: Lessons from an Older Pre-Med Student

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

Being a pre-med student is one of the most stressful college career options, but with a little advice, you’re sure to succeed.…

December 14, 2016

The Success of Color-Conscious Casting in Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

The unexpected casting of racially diverse actors in 'Hamilton' is a critical component to its consistent success.…

December 14, 2016

Industrial Design Major Sevgim Akcakil Has Invented the Perfect Pot

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

The SCAD student created the 'Propago Pot,' a wooden, geometric container that eliminates the need to repot plants.…

December 14, 2016

The Resurgence of Zine Culture and Why It’s So Important

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Millennials are pushing deeper into zine culture, developing pamphlets promoting social justice, relevant movements and even just art and poetry.…

December 14, 2016

It’s Time to Stop Hating on Millennials

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Millennials are not defined by traits like laziness or disrespect, and I am not ashamed to be part of the most accepting group of Americans yet.…

December 14, 2016

The 5 Worst Books of College English

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Because every book you read can’t be as good as “To Kill a Mockingbird.”…

December 13, 2016