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What Fans Want to See from ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The strangeness of 'Pacific Rim' is essential to its plot, but we’re all hoping the sequel holds as much humor as its predecessor, too.…

December 3, 2016

The Highs and Lows from the Return of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Though the show’s rabid fanbase would have stacked the odds against any reboot, Netflix’s 'Year in the Life' failed to catch.…

December 2, 2016

Disney’s Polynesian ‘Moana’ Makes Waves for the Right Reasons

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

In an acknowledgment of their past mistakes, Disney put incredible efforts into accurate cultural representation, and it shows.…

December 2, 2016

A Different Kind of Swinger’s Club

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

At James Madison University's Swing Dance Club, students boogie down weekly with their fellow footloose partners.…

December 2, 2016

Yvesdre and the Rise of De’Andre Wigfall

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

The Houston Community College student has pioneered a fashion line that is quickly gaining popularity, though Wigfall has bigger plans than fame.…

December 2, 2016

The Human Mail Challenge and the Dangers of YouTube Trends

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Come on guys, didn’t we learn enough from the Cinnamon Challenge?…

December 2, 2016

Nostalgia vs. Disappointment: A Review of the ‘Gilmore Girls’ Netflix Reboot

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

I was so excited to finally reunite with the Gilmore gals, but Palladino’s reboot (and the famous four-word ending) left me confused and let down.…

December 1, 2016

The Monochromatic Vision of Gianna Leo Falcon

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

To create her haunting, contorted stills, the NYU student and photographer strips color and subject down to their barest forms.…

December 1, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About the 27 Club, Including Its 7 Most Notorious Inductees

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

With a growing list of talented musicians, actors and artists dying at the young age of 27, it’s hard not to wonder what could have been.…

December 1, 2016

3 Tips for Planning the Perfect Vacation (When Your Pockets Aren’t That Deep)

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

For the broke college student who needs a week-long escape after finals, look no farther.…

December 1, 2016

When It Comes to Taylor Swift’s Outlook on Love, Everything Has Changed

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

It makes sense that as Swift matures, so would her attitude toward of love. But is her cynicism really the mark of that evolution?…

November 30, 2016

Becoming a Loner Was the Best Decision I Made in College  

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

Why it’s okay, and often beneficial, to let go of people.…

November 30, 2016

Ever Wanted to Visit a Casino Without Leaving Home?

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With the help of sophisticated streaming technology, you can now have live dealers as you play online casino games at your computer.…

November 30, 2016

What the Hell Is Happening to Kanye?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Is it possible that ‘Ye’s recent rants and breakdowns stem from something much deeper than we had assumed?…

November 30, 2016

To Anyone Else That Also Peaked in High School

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

How did I suddenly go from having 8,598,125 friends to having 2?…

November 30, 2016

The New “A Series of Unfortunate Events” Show Is What the Books Deserve

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

With the Lemony Snicket film adaptation less-than-satisfying, viewers hope the newly-announced Netflix series will do it justice.…

November 29, 2016

What Is Skin Hunger, and Why Do We Experience It?

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Ignoring your skin’s need for human contact can be detrimental to your mental health and well-being.…

November 29, 2016

Portland State Now Offers More Choices for Student Gender, Eliminating the Male/Female Binary

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

By providing more gender and sexuality options, PSU is better able to allocate resources and services for students who need them.…

November 29, 2016

How Having Much Older (Or Younger) Friends Can Change Your Life

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

You’d be surprised by how much they can teach you.…

November 29, 2016

5 Realistic Tips to Get You Through Your End-of-Semester Slump

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

The holidays are calling your name, the after-finals parties are getting planned, but you still have to get there with some semblance of accomplishment.…

November 29, 2016

How to Choose the Best Off-Campus Apartment to Fit Your Needs

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Tired of living in a dorm? Use these home-hunting tips to find the best apartment for you and your buds.…

November 29, 2016

5 Signs That Your Friendship Is Toxic, Not Just Complicated

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

 If you need to time to recover after hanging out with a friend, that’s not a good sign.…

November 28, 2016

The Importance of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Why It Should Never Be Censored

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Trump wants to censor 'Saturday Night Live' for its crude imitations of him, but where were all these complaints when he hosted last year?…

November 28, 2016

How Black Friday Differs Overseas

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Sure, Black Friday exists in other countries, but when you’re not in America, nobody gets trampled for a discounted TV.…

November 23, 2016

The Boy Who Lived and Just Wouldn’t Die: Has J.K. Rowling Sold Out?

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Take a break, Rowling; you’re already a billionaire.…

November 23, 2016

5 Black Friday Purchases You Need to Survive the Trump Presidency

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

From headphones to guns, you’ll need to score some bargains this Friday to outlast the coming era (error?) of Trump.…

November 23, 2016

True Life: I’m Addicted to Competitive Cooking Shows

Heather Ware, Bowling Green State University

The recipe for the perfect TV show? Combine a handful of sob story, a sprinkling of charismatic host and just a pinch of douchebag judge.…

November 22, 2016

Sweaty and Self-Conscious: How to Get Over Your Workout Shame

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

When you’re making strides to better yourself, don’t pay any mind to the asshole lunks trying to bring you down.…

November 22, 2016

The Electoral College: Navigating the Pitfalls of a Rickety Election System

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

It’s easy to despise the electoral college in favor of the popular vote, but it’s important to understand the ins and outs of our voting system.…

November 22, 2016

When to Say I Do and When to Say I Don’t: What to Do When You’re Asked to Be a Bridesmaid

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Before you commit to the new wifey-to-be, make sure you can handle the responsibilities of a worthy bridesmaid.…

November 21, 2016