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The Problem with the Derrick Rose Case

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

After being accused of sexual assault, NBA superstar Derrick Rose is still expected to keep his job, his money and his fans.…

September 26, 2016

Meet Julia Dixon, the Fashion Merchandising Student Behind Trash Vintage

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Nineteen reflections from Dixon, the senior at Texas State building a brand out of recycled clothing.…

September 25, 2016

A Newbie’s Guide to Dermal Implants

August Wright, College of Charleston

Procedure insights, aftercare tips and general advice for all who wish to journey into the world of dermal implants.…

September 24, 2016

Meet Sarah Kohlbeck, the SCAD Photographer Collecting Faces

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Recently back from studying in Hong Kong, Kohlbeck has brought a new dynamism and perspective to her work.…

September 24, 2016

6 Things That Happen in Your First Relationship

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

All of a sudden I’m using the heart eyes emoji now?…

September 23, 2016

5 Books Every English Major Should Read

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

And everybody else, for that matter.…

September 23, 2016

Celebrating 20 Years of the Nintendo 64

Al Vanderklipp, University of Michigan

As the console nears its 20th anniversary, we remember the fabulous flop that almost never was.…

September 22, 2016

4 #HomemakingHacks That Will Make Your Apartment the Pride of Student Housing

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

With dinner-less dinner parties and cardboard coffee tables, homemaking has never been easier.…

September 22, 2016

Does the Muhlenberg Incident Prove That Universities Should Never Self-Police?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

What the Muhlenberg housing crisis reveals about the problem with campus justice.…

September 21, 2016

Why the ‘Strong Female Character’ Doesn’t Represent Real Women

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Screenwriters continue to develop unrealistic female characters who lack depth, emotion and inner strength.…

September 21, 2016

What Kaepernick’s Protest Is Really Revealing

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The responses to Colin Kaepernick’s protest are teaching us plenty about the American people.…

September 21, 2016

5 Nighttime Activities for On-Campus Dwellers

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

Here’s a list of the best five things to do to cure your 2am campus boredom.…

September 21, 2016

Why You Don’t Have to Justify That Fifth Cup of Coffee

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

A love letter to everyone’s favorite caffeinated bean.…

September 21, 2016

Aristotle Goes to College: How an Ancient Philosopher Can Improve Your Everyday Life

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Being a student means making a lot of difficult decisions, but Aristotle has a simple solution for all of them.…

September 20, 2016

3 Tips for Avoiding Ignorant Halloween Costumes

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

Coming up with a badass Halloween costume can be hard, but avoiding cultural appropriation is simple.…

September 20, 2016

Campus Carry: What the First Few Weeks Have Been Like

Jessica Peña, University of Texas at San Antonio

As a Texas student affected by the law, I never would’ve imagined how much my opinion has changed.…

September 20, 2016

What I Didn’t Expect to Learn While Working for My University’s Newspaper

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

As a poet working for a student paper, I didn’t think there was much to learn.…

September 20, 2016

Why I Deleted Netflix and Hulu

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Some things are just more important than my TV dates with Dwight Schrute.…

September 19, 2016

What’s Really Happening in Chicago

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The Chicago government’s misuse of funding has directly led to poorer communities and an increase in violence.…

September 19, 2016

The 5 Professors You’ll Have in College

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

From charismatic old dudes to overachieving grad students, some professors just make your whole college experience.…

September 19, 2016

How “Survivor” Is Reinforcing the Generational Gap

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

With the new theme of CBS’s “Survivor” announced, you can’t help but wonder if the new tribes will embrace their generational stereotypes.…

September 19, 2016

Does TV Really Rot Your Brain?

August Wright, College of Charleston

It’s time to change the channel on long-lived television misconceptions.…

September 19, 2016

5 Resources for Aspiring Writers

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

Here’s a list of the best websites for all your writing struggles.…

September 16, 2016

3 Mind-Blowing Revelations, Courtesy of Carl Sagan

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

When you accept Sagan’s musings as universal fact, college (and life) becomes a bit more bearable.…

September 16, 2016

These 5 Coaches Have Had a Nightmare Start to the College Football Season

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

It’s only two weeks in, but they might already be on the way out.…

September 15, 2016

Your Professor Is Wrong About Trigger Warnings

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Understanding how they differ from censorship is key to understanding why we need them.…

September 15, 2016

The 5 Best Date Night Movies for Single People

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

You don’t need a date to sit on your couch.…

September 15, 2016

How Cruel Is Your Makeup Bag?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Cruelty-free cosmetics are on the rise, and animal testing is on the way out.…

September 15, 2016

Why You Should Be Listening to Pure Bathing Culture

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

Plucked straight from the 80s, PBC is changing the direction of dream pop by turning it backwards in time.…

September 15, 2016

5 Student Discounts That Are Practically Begging You to Use Them

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

There’s honestly no excuse for you not having Spotify Premium at this point.…

September 14, 2016