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It May Be Time to Ditch Your Squad to Be With Yourself

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

The right squad will be your squad for life, but it can’t hurt to occasionally escape that stereotypical group and have your own adventures.…

October 21, 2016

Love Nuts? Check Out the University of Michigan’s Squirrel Club

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

On a campus overrun by the marauding rodents, one student group has decided to embrace their fuzzy foes.…

October 21, 2016

So You Want to Be an Author: National Novel Writing Month

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

If you really want to get your creative juices flowing, commit to NaNoWriMo for the month of November.…

October 21, 2016

For Readers with No Time to Waste, Here Are the Top Ten YA Novels of the Year

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Filled with everything from forbidden love to Greek mythology, each of these best sellers hits the spot.…

October 20, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About Asexuality and Graysexuality

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Navigating the differences between sex, love, attraction and orientation.…

October 20, 2016

We Don’t Want Trump: The Perspective of International Students

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

If Donald Trump becomes the next president, most international students will choose to pack their bags and head home to avoid his xenophobic racism.…

October 19, 2016

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is a National Treasure

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

The inspirational, award-winning playwright, rapper and songwriter continues to amaze the American public with his charm, wit and overall success.…

October 19, 2016

Gary Johnson: The Wrong Man for the Right Job

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

In an election year where the third party candidate may actually have a chance, we've been given just another poor option from the libertarian party.…

October 19, 2016

5 YouTubers That Answer All the Sex Questions You Don’t Know How to Ask

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

From consent to gender to blowjobs, these five vloggers will teach you everything you need to know about sexuality.…

October 19, 2016

Seriously, Who Still Thinks Pop Quizzes Are a Good Idea?

Heather Ware, Bowling Green State University

Everyone hates them, and statistics show they are lousy educational tools, so why do they still exist?…

October 18, 2016

I’ll Cry if I Want To: Why the Way We Think About Grief Needs to Change

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Calling out of work to mourn a recent breakup isn’t socially accepted… but shouldn’t it be?…

October 18, 2016

The Aftermatthew: How to Actually Help Hurricane Victims

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Here’s how to be smart when figuring out how to actually help with Hurricane Matthew—and any other natural disasters, really.…

October 17, 2016

What’s Really Crippling the United States and How to Fix It

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

In light of recent political events, college students and other members of the community must band together to promote education and open-mindedness.…

October 17, 2016

An Open Letter to My Political Facebook Friends

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

I love you all, but please, please start fact-checking all of the bogus political articles you share on Facebook.…

October 17, 2016

Why I Fell in Love With a Woman

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

I fell in love with a woman for the first time in my life, and here’s why it’s made me the happiest I’ve ever been.…

October 17, 2016

Life Lessons You Can Only Learn from a Sitcom

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

If you didn’t know it before, Dwight Schrute made it clear that locking your coworkers in an office and staging a fire drill is a bad idea.…

October 16, 2016

In Her New Memoir, Mara Wilson Explores the Challenges of Growing Up Female and Famous

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

The former “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” star brings a rare perspective to the conversation on childhood.…

October 16, 2016

Dear Kid Cudi: A Letter from a Fan

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

After publicly admitting his depression, Cudi, a musician who inspired breakthroughs with his music, is now changing how we look at mental health.…

October 16, 2016

How to Come Out of the Closet to Your Roommates

Andy Winder, Brigham Young University

First and foremost, don’t feel like you have to. But if you’re ready, here is how to make the experience positive for everyone involved.…

October 16, 2016

Solange and the Power of Distance

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Solange has been keeping it cool in the shadows for most of her life, but that hasn’t stopped her from making enormous impacts on music and society.…

October 15, 2016

An Expert’s Guide to Hurricane Survival

August Wright, College of Charleston

First things first: Buy literally all of the bread left at Walmart.…

October 15, 2016

5 LGBTQ+ Poets You Should Know More About

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Though their poetry may differ wildly in style and subject, these are the best LGBTQ+ poets of modern times.…

October 15, 2016

4 Reasons Why You Don’t Need to Pay Attention to the Presidential Debates

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

You already know what’s going to happen: Clinton will avoid questions about her emails, and Trump will interrupt her about a thousand times.…

October 14, 2016

Why Your Parents Worry about Study Abroad Programs

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

When you want to relocate across the globe for a semester, your parents can’t help but worry.…

October 13, 2016

The Struggles of Being the Mom Friend

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

I knew I’d officially become my friends’ new mom when these seven motherly traits began taking over my life.…

October 13, 2016

Why Everybody Wants Four Years (or a Lifetime) of Kenneth Bone

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Nobody can resist that teddy bear demeanor (or that fabulous red sweater).…

October 12, 2016

Augmented Reality Isn’t the Future. It’s the Stepping Stone into It

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

'Pokémon Go' has exposed the world to augmented reality, but such an immersive technology is more than just a game.…

October 12, 2016

How to Attend Popular Events for Free

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

What’s a little volunteer work in exchange to FINALLY see Red Hot Chili Peppers live?…

October 12, 2016

Why Solange’s New Album Will Have You Pulling Up a Chair

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

By tapping into her own experiences and self-worth, Solange tackles the topics that matter in her new album.…

October 12, 2016

An Open Letter to Wikipedia, My Only True Friend

James Reyes, University of Texas at San Antonio

Through finals and boring classes, plot synopses and weird articles you swear you just ended up on, no one has your back like Wikipedia.…

October 11, 2016