Megan Miller, Arizona State University
One big change to society can add value and enrichment for everyone.
One big change to society can add value and enrichment for everyone.
Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University
What effects has online learning had on our brains? Find out what new, cutting-edge research says about the lingering effects of Zoom school during quarantine.
What effects has online learning had on our brains? Find out what new, cutting-edge research says about the lingering effects of Zoom school during quarantine.
People need time to relax and have fun. But it’s easy for work-related issues and familial tensions to occur during a getaway.
People need time to relax and have fun. But it’s easy for work-related issues and familial tensions to occur during a getaway.
Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio
When the world’s burning, sequins won’t save anyone.
When the world’s burning, sequins won’t save anyone.
Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin
Between stress related to COVID-19 and burnout, more students have started using recreational marijuana over alcohol and cigarettes.
Between stress related to COVID-19 and burnout, more students have started using recreational marijuana over alcohol and cigarettes.
Myles Allan, University of New Haven
Movie theaters were hit especially hard during the pandemic, but they’re making a major comeback as restrictions continue to be lifted.
Movie theaters were hit especially hard during the pandemic, but they’re making a major comeback as restrictions continue to be lifted.
Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio
What was popular on TikTok a year ago seems to be making a comeback.
What was popular on TikTok a year ago seems to be making a comeback.
Ally Xu, Northeastern University
For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the past two years have presented serious challenges, but there are ways to help stop the hate directed toward this community.
For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the past two years have presented serious challenges, but there are ways to help stop the hate directed toward this community.
When vaccines were scarce, the company made sure people were still able to get vaccinated.
When vaccines were scarce, the company made sure people were still able to get vaccinated.
Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio
A San Antonio location has joined the SWU to call out the coffee company to improve benefits and improve working conditions.
A San Antonio location has joined the SWU to call out the coffee company to improve benefits and improve working conditions.
Myles Allan, University of New Haven
The conflict between the podcaster and artists like Neil Young reignites discussion about responsibility and digital spaces.
The conflict between the podcaster and artists like Neil Young reignites discussion about responsibility and digital spaces.
Amid many younger and older people quitting their jobs, the time and money it takes to earn a college degree and pursue a future career has become more complicated.
Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria
Although traveling abroad during the pandemic has been a double-edged sword, here are a few takeaways from my recent trip that may guide your own travels.
Although traveling abroad during the pandemic has been a double-edged sword, here are a few takeaways from my recent trip that may guide your own travels.
Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago
Just as it was beginning to seem like the show’s hiatus would never end, it returned with a bang on HBO and HBO Max.
Just as it was beginning to seem like the show’s hiatus would never end, it returned with a bang on HBO and HBO Max.
Students have increasingly relied on the internet to get through the pandemic, but are online classes still a viable option?
In light of new pandemic challenges, colleges and universities across the nation are continuing to revise their safety guidelines.
In light of new pandemic challenges, colleges and universities across the nation are continuing to revise their safety guidelines.
Several key political and entertainment events have shaped mainstream discourse. It’s time to remember some of these developments in time for the start of 2022.
Several key political and entertainment events have shaped mainstream discourse. It’s time to remember some of these developments in time for the start of 2022.
Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria
Despite the fact that scientists from South Africa discovered and first informed the world of the new COVID-19 variant, the region is being blamed for its origin.
Despite the fact that scientists from South Africa discovered and first informed the world of the new COVID-19 variant, the region is being blamed for its origin.
Trinity Crompton, Molloy College
Binge-watching this show became a rite of passage in early lockdown, but the newest episodes might make you question your old obsession with Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.
Binge-watching this show became a rite of passage in early lockdown, but the newest episodes might make you question your old obsession with Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.
Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University
The new tradition originated as a pandemic necessity for celebrating the holidays, but its convenience might keep it going for years to come.
The new tradition originated as a pandemic necessity for celebrating the holidays, but its convenience might keep it going for years to come.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The pandemic has exponentially increased screen usage, exposing people to more opportunities for eye strain. Luckily, scientists are exploring a possible solution to the issue.
The pandemic has exponentially increased screen usage, exposing people to more opportunities for eye strain. Luckily, scientists are exploring a possible solution to the issue.
Asiya Robinson, Rowan University
The superstar returns with another documentary to recap the major changes in his tumultuous life.
The superstar returns with another documentary to recap the major changes in his tumultuous life.
Illusion Ventura, Whittier College
As these events go from being postponed to canceled outright due to the pandemic, fans are hopeful for their eventual comeback.
As these events go from being postponed to canceled outright due to the pandemic, fans are hopeful for their eventual comeback.
Having navigated several educational dilemmas over the course of the pandemic, those in college have found innovative solutions.
Having navigated several educational dilemmas over the course of the pandemic, those in college have found innovative solutions.
Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University
Nanfu Wang’s unrelentingly terrifying documentary about China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak teaches the most pertinent lessons about grief, honesty and human nature.
Nanfu Wang’s unrelentingly terrifying documentary about China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak teaches the most pertinent lessons about grief, honesty and human nature.
Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona
Marvel’s latest release saved box offices and set a precedent for the future of the blockbuster during the pandemic.
Marvel’s latest release saved box offices and set a precedent for the future of the blockbuster during the pandemic.
Need some help figuring out what’s going on with the economy? Here’s a crash course on whether or not we’re headed for a recession.
Need some help figuring out what’s going on with the economy? Here’s a crash course on whether or not we’re headed for a recession.
Darby Williams, University of Michigan
The Broadway star has been removed from several projects after not receiving the shot, and it would seem her spotlight is fading as a result.
The Broadway star has been removed from several projects after not receiving the shot, and it would seem her spotlight is fading as a result.
Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington
The popular indie artist known for her dreamy music explores deeper and more intense topics in her sophomore release.
The popular indie artist known for her dreamy music explores deeper and more intense topics in her sophomore release.
Salma Heram, George Washington University
The cute and cozy toy gained several fans amid the pandemic, but their ability to bring people together is what makes them so beloved.
The cute and cozy toy gained several fans amid the pandemic, but their ability to bring people together is what makes them so beloved.
Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College
Quarantining during COVID-19 has really emphasized for me the importance of family — especially as an only child.
Quarantining during COVID-19 has really emphasized for me the importance of family — especially as an only child.
Darby Williams, University of Michigan
As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.
As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.
Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington
With three years down and one final year left to go, here’s some advice from a seasoned university student on what to do as a first year student.
With three years down and one final year left to go, here’s some advice from a seasoned university student on what to do as a first year student.
Ling Ma’s 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.
Ling Ma’s 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.
The brand has been hobbled by decades of scandals, mismanagement and most recently, COVID-19. Is it in a temporary lull, or is its fate sealed?
The brand has been hobbled by decades of scandals, mismanagement and most recently, COVID-19. Is it in a temporary lull, or is its fate sealed?
Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh
COVID-19 has laid bare many issues in our society, including the politicization of everything — like masking up.
COVID-19 has laid bare many issues in our society, including the politicization of everything — like masking up.
Michelle Buckley, Chapman University
Despite the ‘new normal’ of coping with the pandemic, production crews must learn where to draw the line between the viewers’ reality with their shows’ fantasy.
Despite the ‘new normal’ of coping with the pandemic, production crews must learn where to draw the line between the viewers’ reality with their shows’ fantasy.
The business has had to adapt quickly over the past year in order to survive, but it’s unclear how permanent those changes will be.
The business has had to adapt quickly over the past year in order to survive, but it’s unclear how permanent those changes will be.
Alice Han, Pepperdine University
Like many other facets of everyday life that COVID-19 has forced to go completely online, the culture around finding love has changed entirely.
Like many other facets of everyday life that COVID-19 has forced to go completely online, the culture around finding love has changed entirely.
Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University
Across the world, Sikhs have made tremendous efforts to help others throughout the traumatic events of the last year.
Across the world, Sikhs have made tremendous efforts to help others throughout the traumatic events of the last year.
Amy Harris, Utah State University
Young people attending school already struggle to pay for sustenance, but the pandemic only made things worse. Fortunately, there are ways to combat student hunger.
Young people attending school already struggle to pay for sustenance, but the pandemic only made things worse. Fortunately, there are ways to combat student hunger.
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted that the NYC institution would be coming back in 2021. What were the responses and what challenges will theaters face post-pandemic?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted that the NYC institution would be coming back in 2021. What were the responses and what challenges will theaters face post-pandemic?
Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University
The beautiful paradise holds an ugly history that’s unbeknownst to many on the mainland — and still affects the Native population to this very day.
The beautiful paradise holds an ugly history that’s unbeknownst to many on the mainland — and still affects the Native population to this very day.
Your healthy breakfast might decimate your health, local cultures and ecosystems worldwide. But fear not. There is a solution.
Your healthy breakfast might decimate your health, local cultures and ecosystems worldwide. But fear not. There is a solution.
Michael Boland, DePaul University
Rep. Ilhan Omar has proposed another installment of payments to the American people, but there are several roadblocks that stand in the way.
Rep. Ilhan Omar has proposed another installment of payments to the American people, but there are several roadblocks that stand in the way.
With the pandemic still ensuring remote life as we know it, maybe it’s time to think about more outdoorsy summer activities that comply with the CDC’s guidelines.
Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University
While not everyone has witnessed the carnage inflicted by students as they party recklessly after enduring the stress of exams, they continue to inflict damage, even during a global pandemic.
While not everyone has witnessed the carnage inflicted by students as they party recklessly after enduring the stress of exams, they continue to inflict damage, even during a global pandemic.
Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester
Winter has ended but the pandemic is still present across the country. These NYC spots make for the perfect COVID-19-safe activities.
Winter has ended but the pandemic is still present across the country. These NYC spots make for the perfect COVID-19-safe activities.
The racial abuse that started due to a virus being characterized as the ‘Chinese virus’ is by no means the first time it has happened.
The racial abuse that started due to a virus being characterized as the ‘Chinese virus’ is by no means the first time it has happened.
Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University
From anti-lockdown protests to #EndSARS, the unique circumstances that the pandemic provided has been the cherry on top for many movements.
From anti-lockdown protests to #EndSARS, the unique circumstances that the pandemic provided has been the cherry on top for many movements.
Haven Worley, University of Rochester
Adventure awaits you — hope can be found in the smallest of ways.
Adventure awaits you — hope can be found in the smallest of ways.
Emma Watts, University of Arizona
Have you ever wondered what the job market or workplace would be like in a post-COVID-19 world?
Have you ever wondered what the job market or workplace would be like in a post-COVID-19 world?
Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University
Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles
As you look for safe ways to spend time with your household or pod, this set of books may be just what you are looking for.
As you look for safe ways to spend time with your household or pod, this set of books may be just what you are looking for.
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
Prisoners are disproportionately harmed by COVID-19. Will our policymakers and politicians prioritize their vaccination?
Prisoners are disproportionately harmed by COVID-19. Will our policymakers and politicians prioritize their vaccination?
Haven Worley, University of Rochester
Since the pandemic hit, streaming has caused some serious damage to cinemas — but are they gone for good?
Since the pandemic hit, streaming has caused some serious damage to cinemas — but are they gone for good?
Listening to gentle tunes during quarantine may provide consolation to those in need of comfort. Here are some artists to get you started.
Listening to gentle tunes during quarantine may provide consolation to those in need of comfort. Here are some artists to get you started.
Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles
The isolation of life in the time of COVID-19 makes grief harder to cope with, but healing is still possible.
The isolation of life in the time of COVID-19 makes grief harder to cope with, but healing is still possible.
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
The whole world has been forced to slow down and become isolated, which is why many people have turned to poetic literature to cope.
The whole world has been forced to slow down and become isolated, which is why many people have turned to poetic literature to cope.
Tanisha Bhat, Boston University
The CNN television journalist, known for his quick-thinking and tough questions, is rehabilitating the image of the media.
The CNN television journalist, known for his quick-thinking and tough questions, is rehabilitating the image of the media.
Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles
The K-pop boy band illustrates life in the time of COVID-19 with their newest track.
The K-pop boy band illustrates life in the time of COVID-19 with their newest track.
Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago
Being more on the reserved side can be tough when first starting college — especially during a pandemic.
Being more on the reserved side can be tough when first starting college — especially during a pandemic.
Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester
The trailer for COVID-19-themed ‘Songbird’ is the opening salvo for pandemic-related films coming out. Are these kinds of productions too insensitive for the world right now?
The trailer for COVID-19-themed ‘Songbird’ is the opening salvo for pandemic-related films coming out. Are these kinds of productions too insensitive for the world right now?
Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University
One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there’s still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.
One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there’s still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.
Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago
These games will provide you and your pals with some much needed joy, laughter and social interaction.
These games will provide you and your pals with some much needed joy, laughter and social interaction.
Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again. How are countries like England, France and Spain ensuring the safety of their citizens?
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again. How are countries like England, France and Spain ensuring the safety of their citizens?
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
The pandemic has made it unsafe to attend religious services, but people are finding other ways to stay rooted in their faith.
The pandemic has made it unsafe to attend religious services, but people are finding other ways to stay rooted in their faith.
Katherine Bry, Washington University
The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.
The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
Searching for a career and a way to be financially stable after you graduate can be hard. But there are ways to de-stress that daunting task.
Searching for a career and a way to be financially stable after you graduate can be hard. But there are ways to de-stress that daunting task.
Haven Worley, University of Rochester
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.
The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.
Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago
Lockdown might not seem very beneficial at first glance, but it turns out that depriving yourself of the activities you enjoy might actually boost your future happiness.
Lockdown might not seem very beneficial at first glance, but it turns out that depriving yourself of the activities you enjoy might actually boost your future happiness.
Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park
Be it your first, twentieth or two-hundredth, getting a tattoo during the pandemic comes with its own set of rules.
Be it your first, twentieth or two-hundredth, getting a tattoo during the pandemic comes with its own set of rules.
Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University
As the coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. begin to lessen, universities are working to start this semester’s sports seasons safely.
As the coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. begin to lessen, universities are working to start this semester’s sports seasons safely.
Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles
Even seven years after it was released, the time-travel film’s theme of treasuring the time spent with loved ones remains remarkably relevant, particularly during the pandemic.
Even seven years after it was released, the time-travel film’s theme of treasuring the time spent with loved ones remains remarkably relevant, particularly during the pandemic.
With COVID-19 still an active threat, it is important to stay safe while still participating in spooky fun.
With COVID-19 still an active threat, it is important to stay safe while still participating in spooky fun.
Katherine Bry, Washington University
The pandemic has made the strained relationships between colleges and surrounding areas worse as students bring both the possibility of infection and rising rental costs.
The pandemic has made the strained relationships between colleges and surrounding areas worse as students bring both the possibility of infection and rising rental costs.
Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College
COVID-19 fears may be fueling an exodus from the Big Apple, but the city is resilient and will bounce back — like it’s done numerous times before.
COVID-19 fears may be fueling an exodus from the Big Apple, but the city is resilient and will bounce back — like it’s done numerous times before.
James C. Loftis, University of North Texas
These ‘Avengers’ films can impact its viewers more in 2020 as the pandemic opens up a new perspective on the Infinity Saga.
These ‘Avengers’ films can impact its viewers more in 2020 as the pandemic opens up a new perspective on the Infinity Saga.
Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh
Attending class virtually means navigating the awkwardness of these sessions, a necessity to building classroom communities.
Attending class virtually means navigating the awkwardness of these sessions, a necessity to building classroom communities.
As fancy campus accommodations lose their appeal and resume-boosting extracurriculars get canceled, how schools accept students may look very different.
As fancy campus accommodations lose their appeal and resume-boosting extracurriculars get canceled, how schools accept students may look very different.
Reem Farhat, Fordham University
It’s not just the place you sleep, especially now. Put more effort into making your space a special place you can unwind and enjoy, especially now that winter is up ahead.
It’s not just the place you sleep, especially now. Put more effort into making your space a special place you can unwind and enjoy, especially now that winter is up ahead.
Eva Halvax, University of Arizona
I’ve reconsidered my relationship with the present, the future and my environment.
I’ve reconsidered my relationship with the present, the future and my environment.
Reem Farhat, Fordham University
Schools need to stop pointing fingers, especially when many of them haven’t taken the necessary precautions to keep campuses safe.
Schools need to stop pointing fingers, especially when many of them haven’t taken the necessary precautions to keep campuses safe.
Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University
You can still take part in the seasonal festivities without putting your health at risk.
You can still take part in the seasonal festivities without putting your health at risk.
Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami
People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.
People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
Concern regarding the university’s inadequate pandemic response and the lack of transparency from administration has sparked outrage from several groups across campus.
Concern regarding the university’s inadequate pandemic response and the lack of transparency from administration has sparked outrage from several groups across campus.
Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh
Katy Perry’s latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now.
Katy Perry’s latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now.
James C. Loftis, University of North Texas
When performances depend on a live audience for entertainment, is it possible for the wrestlers and their fans to stay safe?
When performances depend on a live audience for entertainment, is it possible for the wrestlers and their fans to stay safe?
Juliana Fujii, Biola University
When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.
When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.
Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University
The pandemic isn’t over, and music fans are getting antsy. Do these concerts scratch the itch, and are they COVID-safe?
The pandemic isn’t over, and music fans are getting antsy. Do these concerts scratch the itch, and are they COVID-safe?
Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University
With a database of unique traveling experiences, RV owners no longer have to stay in random parking lots or crowded state parks.
With a database of unique traveling experiences, RV owners no longer have to stay in random parking lots or crowded state parks.
Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh
In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.
In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?
The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?
Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago
College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?
College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?
Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University
Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.
Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.
Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University
While this fall may not allow students to participate in sporting events or attend parties, there are still ways for you to interact with your friends.
While this fall may not allow students to participate in sporting events or attend parties, there are still ways for you to interact with your friends.
Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami
Some universities have already closed due to an influx of coronavirus cases, but the University of Illinois may have found a solution.
Some universities have already closed due to an influx of coronavirus cases, but the University of Illinois may have found a solution.