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Managing Anemia on a College Diet

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Even though most students are constantly half-asleep, sometimes it can turn out to be something more serious.…

August 18, 2016

The Latest on Cannabis Reform in Texas

Jessica Stowe, University of Texas at San Antonio

What the DEA’s announcement means and how Texas students can help change marijuana policy.…

August 17, 2016

The Spirit of Bernie Sanders is Alive and Well

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

Sanders’ success did wonders for the popularity of progressive politics. Here’s how to continue what he started.…

August 17, 2016

5 Things to Look Forward to in the Next Season of ‘Game of Thrones’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

There will likely be some family reunions, though not all of them will be heartwarming.…

August 17, 2016

Is Working Out in a Group the Right Choice for You?

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Weighing the pros and cons of exercising with friends.…

August 17, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Stranger Things,’ Netflix’s Surprise Summer Hit

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Get ready for ‘80s nostalgia.…

August 16, 2016

After Rejoining Facebook, I Now Suggest Everyone Quit Facebook

August Wright, College of Charleston

Seriously, you’re better off without it.…

August 16, 2016

Confessions of a Wannabe Vegan

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

Surprisingly, giving up meat was far from the hardest part.…

August 15, 2016

Why History Is Better Than Your Major

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Don’t believe me? We’ll see what the history books say.…

August 15, 2016

A Millennial’s Guide to the 4 Most Classic Nickelodeon Shows

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

The late '90s were a simpler time, filled with slime, orange soda and anatomically impossible head shapes.…

August 15, 2016

Why Did J.K. Rowling Make “The Cursed Child” a Screenplay?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

By reducing the text to dialogue and scene direction, Rowling removed what made her writing special in the first place.…

August 15, 2016

Talking with Andrew Sutherland, Founder of Quizlet

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

You might know the app from cramming vocabulary before a midterm, but Sutherland has bigger plans for helping students learn.…

August 14, 2016

‘Stranger Things’ is the Best New Show of the Summer

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

Its greatest strength? Accessibility—the series is scary enough to frighten, but buoyant enough to attract all types of viewers.…

August 14, 2016

3 Ways ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Is Changing the Face of TV Comedy

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Wait till you see who plays the token hot guy.…

August 13, 2016

What Trump and Kim Kardashian Have in Common

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Both figures are defined by one ugly quality, but it’s what’s made them both famous.…

August 13, 2016

Why I Support Weed, but Will Never Smoke Pot

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

If science allows researchers to separate the medicinal effects of marijuana from the narcotic ones, why would we not?…

August 13, 2016

How the Pink Tax Makes Women Pay More for the Same Things

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Ever notice female products cost more than their male counterparts? Ever wonder why?…

August 13, 2016

If You’re a Writer, You Should Be an English Major, Right?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

With many colleges now offering courses in technical writing, English is less about writing than ever before.…

August 12, 2016

The Problem with Competitive Complaining in College

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

Getting a degree is not a competitive sport, so stop treating it like one.…

August 12, 2016

Oh Draymond! The Adventures of the NBA’s Newest Antihero

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

After Green’s recent Snapchat pickle, critics are asking if he’s worth his off-court antics. The answer is yes.…

August 12, 2016

Why You Need to Be Listening to Lianne La Havas

Daniel Nguyen, Wharton County Junior College

After being tapped for greatness by Prince, La Havas’ rich, soulful voice has caught the world’s ear.…

August 12, 2016

How to be a Renaissance Man (or Woman) in the 21st Century

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Five simple ways to channel your inner Da Vinci at college.…

August 12, 2016

How MTV’s ‘Scream: The TV Series’ Breaks Barriers

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

By rejecting even the most engrained tropes of the horror movie genre, the show opens itself up to refreshing new opportunities.…

August 11, 2016

Why Voting in the 2016 Election Is Especially Important

Jessica Peña, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you were only going to vote in one election your entire life, it should be this one.…

August 11, 2016

4 Animated Movies You Forgot About (That Aged Really Well)

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Even though you loved them as a kid, you’ll like them even more now.…

August 11, 2016

4 College Football Programs on the Rise

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

These teams have set the stage for their own success, even if no one else knows it yet.…

August 10, 2016

Tuition Is Too Damn High

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

Given that most students spend tens of thousands of dollars on their education, what can they reasonably expect to receive?…

August 10, 2016

Why Finishing College in Four Years Is Unrealistic

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Students and student life have changed, but degree plans haven’t.…

August 10, 2016

3 Cheap, Creative Dates Students Can Do on Campus

Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

Jack might have been onto something when he was painting those French girls.…

August 10, 2016

5 Summer Job Fails Every Student Should Avoid

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

Learn from our mistakes.…

August 10, 2016