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Jonathon Simmons: The NBA’s Horatio Alger Story

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 26-year-old rookie has finally made his way to the NBA, and now he’s not wasting any time.…

November 11, 2016

Stressed Out by the Election? Here Are 5 Things You Can Do to Calm Yourself Down

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Avoiding social media is pretty much a necessity at this point.…

November 10, 2016

The Various Types of Rock Bottom That You’ll Hit in College

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

All college is hard, but some college is harder than others.…

November 10, 2016

The Vicarious Thrill of Taking the Road Less Travel Vlogged

Riley Heruska, Austin College

YouTube stars armed with nothing more than a GoPro and a backpack have changed the way people, especially millennials, see the world.…

November 10, 2016

Dragging, the New Form of Bullying Developed on Twitter, Is Getting Out of Control

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Yet another way to anonymously abuse others, courtesy of the internet.…

November 10, 2016

3 Eco-Friendly Boutiques That Will Help Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Fighting sex trafficking, environmental degradation and animal abuse is as easy as buying a cute top. (Almost.)…

November 10, 2016

Why Donald Glover Will Make the Best Lando Calrissian

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Glover has everything that Williams brought to the original film, plus much, much more.…

November 9, 2016

Make Writing Great Again: Learning How to Give and Receive Feedback in Workshops

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Don’t be the guy who can’t handle some constructive criticism; use the guidance of your peers to make your pieces stronger together.…

November 9, 2016

3 Online Clothing Stores That Promote Awareness for Your Favorite Causes

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Want to demonstrate your support for a cause, but sick of annoying your Facebook friends? These three online boutiques have the solution.…

November 9, 2016

6 Essential Tidbits of Advice from Your Friendly Neighborhood Writing Center Tutor

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

So, you’ve been avoiding writing that midterm paper until the day before it's due, and now you realize you need help. What now?…

November 9, 2016

Why the Actors Who Voice Your Favorite Video Games Are Going on Strike

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

In the future, your favorite video game character may not have the same voice.…

November 8, 2016

5 Reasons Why a Clinton Presidency Shouldn’t Happen, but Probably Will Anyway

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

In what has certainly been a uniquely historic election, the controversy of one candidate will not end at the polls.…

November 8, 2016

3 Very Convincing Reasons Why You Should Stay in This Friday Night

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Would you rather be in bed with a bag of Doritos and Netflix or spend the night with someone else’s vomit on your shoes?…

November 8, 2016

How Popping Pills Saved My Life

Heather Ware, Bowling Green State University

Why I won’t be ashamed of my mental health medications and neither should you.…

November 8, 2016

Mastering the Art of Humblebragging: What Not to Do on Social Media

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

You’re not #blessed, you’re just bragging.…

November 7, 2016

Home Is Wherever I’m With You: Confessions from a Girl Who’s Moved—A Lot

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

'Home is where the heart is' may seem like a cliché, but I know from firsthand experience that it’s the truest of all mottos.…

November 7, 2016

The Do’s and Don’ts of Falling In Love for the First Time (and What to Do When You Fall Out)

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

Do: Enjoy the little moments. Don’t: Stay in the relationship if it becomes toxic.…

November 7, 2016

Are Emojis Turning College Students into Cavemen?  

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Wherever you stand on the issue, I think we can at least agree that they’ve made sexting a lot weirder.…

November 6, 2016

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Ask Out That Cute Stranger

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

Be the wind to your own sails and all that, but also let’s think about this a little bit.…

November 6, 2016

Cruelty Free Beauty: Finally, a Movement You and Your Hamster Can Both Agree On

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Animal testing for cosmetics is outdated and cruel, and switching has never been easier.…

November 5, 2016

Your Handy Election Companion: The Differing Policies of Trump and Clinton

August Wright, College of Charleston

Don’t treat the election like a personality contest; here’s an unbiased guide to the candidates’ views on the most important issues.…

November 5, 2016

The Stages of a Mid-Semester Breakdown and How to Overcome All That College Dread

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Go ahead—eat pizza in bed and binge-watch Netflix instead of writing your dreaded midterm paper; it can only go up from here (right?).…

November 4, 2016

Linking up with LinkedIn: Can Your Online Presence Really Help Your Career?

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Building the right LinkedIn profile is a difficult task, but finding a job in the real world without marketing yourself is a lot tougher, folks.…

November 4, 2016

Say Goodbye to Vine, But Not to the Social Media Star

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

With Vine closing down due to other social platforms (thanks a lot, Instagram), the celebrities it produced are finding new ways to sustain their fame.…

November 4, 2016

The Mid-Semester Break-Up: The Midterm There’s No Studying For

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

As if school wasn’t hard enough already.…

November 3, 2016

Why Chip and Joanna Gaines Are the Most Admirable Couple on TV

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Come on, you know you can’t help but admit that Chip and Joanna are the king and queen of relationship goals.…

November 3, 2016

Why Senioritis Can Trigger a Sudden Hate for Your Major

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Do you really hate your finance major, or are you maybe just a tad overtired?…

November 2, 2016

How Wentworth Miller Is Putting an End to the Stigma of Mental Illness

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Miller, a recently-appointed Mental Health Ambassador, seeks to encourage fellow individuals with depression to open up about their struggles.…

November 2, 2016

Who Is Adam, and Why Does He Keep Ruining Everything?

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

During an election year where there’s no escape from the media’s lies, Adam Conover is serving up the honest truth (with a side of humor, of course).…

November 2, 2016

A Day in the Life of University Students Across the World

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

Ever wonder what it’s like to study in South Africa, Scotland or Switzerland?…

November 2, 2016