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In the Wake of Tragedy, How Soon Is Too Soon to Act?

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Though repeated mass murders have calloused the American public, politicizing tragedy without allowing time to grieve is not the answer.…

June 23, 2016

Perfecting the Art of the Third Wheel

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

A single girl’s tips for surviving in a world run by couples.…

June 23, 2016

How to Maintain Your Childhood Friends into Adulthood

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

With the aid of technology, maintaining lifelong friendships really comes down to doing three things.…

June 23, 2016

Make Love, Not War: Explore a Rainbow Gathering This Summer

Michelle Hy, Portland State University

Sometimes compared to a Burning Man for hippies, the annual forest gatherings offer inclusion, love and complete open-mindedness.…

June 23, 2016

Weighed Down: The Emotional Toll of Your Freshman 15

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

Your body changed when you were young and will continue to change as you age. It’s your mindset that matters, not the numbers on a scale.…

June 22, 2016

Appreciating ‘The Hunger Games’ from a History Major’s Perspective

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

For a Young Adult book, Foucauldian themes make an alarming number of appearances.…

June 22, 2016

The City of Champions: The Hardcore Nature of Pittsburgh Sports

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Between the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers, Pittsburgh has reason to proud. And fans know it.…

June 22, 2016

The Stoics Go to College

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

How an ancient philosophy can open the door to your happiness.…

June 21, 2016

Breaking Down the “Brexit,” England’s Darkest Cheerio

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

With the national referendum two days away, here’s what the Brexit could mean for America.…

June 21, 2016

Why Does San Francisco Struggle to Help Its Homeless?

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

A local student perspective on the city’s humiliating inequality.…

June 21, 2016

Why #BernieOrBust Needs to Stop

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The scorched-earth policy is not only anti-democratic, it could lead to a far worse outcome (i.e. a Trump presidency).…

June 21, 2016

Getting Sorted: The Benefits of Knowing Your Coworkers’ Houses

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

There are a lot of ways to get to know someone, but none as effective as the sorting hat.  …

June 21, 2016

Revisiting ‘The Opposite of Loneliness’

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Written by a graduating Yale senior days before her untimely death, the essay is an emotional time capsule that captures the fear of transition.…

June 20, 2016

Healing By Numbers: The Magic of Art Therapy

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

By combining an interest in art with a passion for psychology, art therapists are able to help people by doing what they love.…

June 20, 2016

Celebrating the Little Things That Make a Father a Dad

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

In celebration of Father’s Day, a list of the weird things dads do that we can’t stop loving them for.…

June 20, 2016

Regrets of A Former Catholic School Girl

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

Ironically, as we were being taught kindness and open-mindedness, the world was forming opinions and judging us based purely on stereotypes.…

June 20, 2016

Why ‘Community’ Deserves Six Seasons #AndAMovie

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Though low ratings have plagued the show, "Community" challenges and expands what it means to be a sitcom. Plus, it’s hilarious.…

June 19, 2016

Abstinence Education: The Facts Behind Waiting for Marriage

Katie Hovan, University of Miami

At its lowest historically, the number of abstinent Americans is still larger than the population of North Carolina.…

June 19, 2016

Rate My Professors: The Student’s Guide to Avoiding Instructors from Hell

Courtney Taylor, Northeast Lakeview College

When it comes to your education, if you want to get what you paid for then you should read the product reviews. Enter: Rate My Professors.…

June 18, 2016

You Shouldn’t Vote for Hillary Just because She’s a Woman, Right?

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Given the stagnation of American government, the significance of having a female president at least promises some change.…

June 18, 2016

Why You Should Work at a Start-up (At Least Once)

Paige Sanders, University of Texas at Austin

Because the office beer tap is just the tip of the iceberg.…

June 18, 2016

Panting Over Her Suits: Decrying the Media Fascination with Clinton’s Clothing

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The intense scrutiny over Clinton’s clothing is moronic at best, sexist at worst.…

June 18, 2016

Answering the Question That “The Walking Dead” Season Finale Asked

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

It’s impossible to say with certainty, but here’s why I know that it was Glenn who died.…

June 17, 2016

The Importance of Black Representation in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

After decades of casting black actors as stereotypes or sidekicks, the Marvel universe will finally reflect real world diversity.…

June 17, 2016

Worse Than Underwater Basket-Weaving: Transitioning from One Low-Tier Major to Another

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

When your new major is even less useful than your old one, telling your friends and family requires a plan.…

June 17, 2016

10 Worthwhile Fantasy Series That Aren’t “Game of Thrones”

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

With the show’s finale on the horizon, here are ten other series to tide you over till season seven.…

June 17, 2016

Everyone’s Spirit Animal Should Be Cultural Sensitivity

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

The phrase superficially appropriates Native American customs. Plus, there’s a way better word to use.…

June 17, 2016

Do You Have a Minute to Talk About Your Alma Mater? Lessons from the Telefund

Michelle Hy, Portland State University

Calling thousands of alumni has given me a vision of my post-grad future, as well as some surprisingly good advice.…

June 17, 2016

The Social Media Suggestion: Swap Facebook for Medium

Nicole Yang, Amherst College

By blending your personalized interests with featherweight edification, scrolling Medium feels like time well spent.…

June 16, 2016

Dubious Swimsuit Advice, Just in Time for Summer

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

How to boost your beachability with little to no actual effort.…

June 16, 2016