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Jamila Woods’ ‘LEGACY! LEGACY!’ Is a Sonic Send-Up to Black Culture

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The project is her strongest yet and rings with spiritual confidence.…

May 30, 2019

5 Must-Read Books for Every Education Major

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

If you plan on teaching, you should plan on reading these first.…

May 30, 2019

First-Gen Electro-Pop Musician LYYN Is Bringing Fresh Vision to House Music

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The artist's latest release, 'Our Place,' has all the hallmarks of a viral hit.…

May 29, 2019

‘Tolkien’ Is a Love Letter to Language

Carli Moses, Union University

English majors needing validation, you’ve come to the right place.…

May 29, 2019

How TV Writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge Makes You Love Total A—holes

Abby Webb, Rice University

I mean murder is relative, right?…

May 28, 2019

With Her Syrian Migration Series, Helen Zughaib Is Reframing the Refugee Crisis

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The Arab-American artist’s colorful, original artwork will challenge what you think about immigration.…

May 24, 2019

@hangryshan Is the Ultimate Instagram Follow for Healthy, Hungry Students

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The foodie and fitness guru reminds followers that you can be healthy and still eat ice cream by the pint.…

May 24, 2019

Mark Manson’s Latest Project Is ‘A Book About Hope,’ Even When Things are F*cked

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Back with another bestseller, Manson sheds light on the sheer atrocities of ... well, being a human.…

May 23, 2019

Tyler, the Creator’s Sixth Album, ‘IGOR,’ Will Be Your Favorite Anomaly

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

On his new project, Tyler leans into some experimental production.…

May 22, 2019

Why You Should Think Twice Before Filling Out Those End-of-Term Evaluations

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

These critiques can be bad for your teachers and for you.…

May 22, 2019

In ‘Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me,’ Mariko Tamaki Explores LGBTQ+ Love

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Which, as it turns out, faces most of the same boring problems as hetero love.…

May 22, 2019

The 7 Best Performances from ‘World of Dance’ Season 3

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

If you’re already missing this season’s performers, this is for you.…

May 21, 2019

Dating in College: What No One Tells You, But You Must Know

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

It sucks.…

May 20, 2019

How Reading ‘Harry Potter’ Can Help You Cope with Loss

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

The Boy Who Lived has something to say on those that don't.…

May 17, 2019

On ‘Father of the Bride,’ Vampire Weekend Makes the Eternal Feel Quotidian

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Inspired by the birth of his son, Ezra Koenig et al. explore the rhythms of life.…

May 16, 2019

Anthony Jeselnik’s ‘Fire in the Maternity Ward’ Gives the Bird to PC Culture

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

If dark, controversial humor is your cup of tea, then drink up.…

May 16, 2019

The Top 5 Rapper-Producer Combos in Hip-Hop, Ranked

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

Check out these triple double no assists.…

May 15, 2019

The James Charles vs. Tati Westbrook Feud Is Textbook Beauty-Community Toxicity

Anna Sutherland, American University

The scandal is just the latest squabble in a community where inner beauty means next to nothing.…

May 15, 2019

Ocean Vuong’s ‘Night Sky with Exit Wounds’ Is Powerful in Its Pain

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

As a Vietnamese immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Vuong is a unique, empathy-inspiring voice in the poetry world.…

May 13, 2019

5 Influential Trans YouTubers You Should Be Watching

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

These YouTubers are making every day transgender day of visibility.…

May 13, 2019

Brianna McCarthy’s Artwork Illustrates the Beautiful Complexity of Black Identity

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The mixed-media artist explores beauty and black identity in the wake of the African diaspora.…

May 10, 2019

An Open Letter to Joe Biden

Anna Sutherland, American University

Please drop out of the presidential race.…

May 10, 2019

Why I’m Not ‘Hopelessly Devoted’ to the ‘Grease’ Prequel

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

All the chocolate malts, cherry cokes and clique romances in the world couldn’t sweeten this story.…

May 10, 2019

The 10 Most Useful Apartment Hunting Sites for College Students

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

You have to start somewhere, right?…

May 9, 2019

5 Pros and a Tiny Con About Dating Your Best Friend

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

No, you won't 'ruin the friendship.'…

May 8, 2019

‘A Discovery of Witches,’ the Series, Pays Perfect Homage to Its Erudite Source Material

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The show is able to incorporate fantastic creatures and magic without sacrificing its sense of realism.…

April 28, 2019

Why Do So Many College Students Have Depression?

Jillian Morris, Chapman University

Schools have seen such a rise in mental illness that counseling centers can't keep up with the demand.…

April 27, 2019

The Ultimate Study Abroad Checklist for a Smooth Semester Overseas

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

From pre-departure to returning home, here's everything you'll need.…

April 26, 2019

The Emperor Has No Jawns: How ‘Failing Upwards’ Demystified the Fashion World

Mark Stenberg

Using transparency and self-deprecating humor, hosts Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris are democratizing style.…

April 25, 2019

Is HBO’s ‘Barry’ the Darkest Antihero in American Television?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The series is on par with 'The Sopranos' in its violence, but its insistence on comedy is what makes the show truly unnerving.…

April 25, 2019