Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Yes, you can buy this one too.

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

After its recent buyout, Elon Musk’s lack of self-esteem might put the final nail in the coffin for Twitter.

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

When the world’s burning, sequins won’t save anyone.

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

One of the world’s richest men is set to acquire the massive social media platform. But not everyone is happy.

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Public companies like NASA are sharing their field with for-profit companies founded on the value of accessibility, but are there downsides to this development?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

The billionaire may be the most charming public figure to come out of Silicon Valley yet, but his influence is an echo of old, problematic ideas about the rich.

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The moves of notable celebrities like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are having an impact on the Lone Star State, but no one is sure what the final result will be.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While certain businesses may market their products as environmentally friendly, their practices are often anything but.

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The innovative CEO has seemingly taken his values to new heights.

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Elon Musk’s project promises to revolutionize the internet, but it might cause a constellation of problems in outer space.

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Is the SpaceX and Tesla entrepreneur really a visionary, or is it all modern-day myth-making?

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

Harambe: gone, but not forgotten

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Musk appears to be falling apart, and we’re to blame.

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Musk’s rise and fall is a high-profile illustration of how America’s attitude regarding work ethics is problematic.

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

The problem is, the city is facing much more than a crisis of clean water.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

What’s even going on anymore.

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Add her to the growing list of celebrities who have made it painfully clear that they are probably not at all like you imagined them.

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

After the Falcon Heavy Launch, Elon Musk’s plans for space travel are only beginning.