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This Year’s Tony Awards Balanced Structure, Spontaneity and Inclusivity

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Tears and cheers filled the room at the 72nd Tony Awards.…

June 12, 2018

5 Podcasts to Listen to if Keeping Up with the News Feels Impossible

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Here are the best podcasts to tune in to if you’d rather ignore those pesky CNN notifications.…

June 11, 2018

‘Gunshot’ Sound Effect Sparks Panic and Criticism at Bonnaroo

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Eminem's sound effects in 'Kill You' sparked conversations about whether gunshot-like sound effects are appropriate in the wake of mass shootings.…

June 11, 2018

Here Are 4 Eerie Crime Documentaries to Watch This Summer

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Between the blood and investigative prowess, these documentaries will remind you that being a detective is nothing like playing Clue with the family.…

June 11, 2018

Airbnb Is Using Its Platform to Provide Housing During Natural Disasters

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The home rental service allows individuals to register their homes as emergency shelters, bringing new meaning to 'loving thy neighbor.'…

June 11, 2018

4 Upsides (and the Big Downside) of Alternative Social Media

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Facebook and Twitter dominate today's social media landscape, but with bad press popping up left and right, it might not stay that way forever.…

June 11, 2018

6 TV Shows That Understand Character Development

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

In a world with endless content accessible around the clock, these shows have characters so realistic they could walk right out of your screen.…

June 10, 2018

The Top 10 Things I Learned in Federal Loan Entrance Counseling

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Federal loan entrance counseling breaks down the ins and outs of student loans, teaching students how to make smart financial decisions before they borrow.…

June 8, 2018

Instagram Invoices, Cocaine Soldiers and an Unflattering Anticlimax

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

A wrap-up of the Drake/Pusha-T beef, with no detail spared.…

June 8, 2018

Is EA Ruining ‘The Sims’ Franchise?

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

By offering its gamers mediocre downloadable content, EA could be driving 'The Sims' toward its demise.…

June 8, 2018

Anthony Bourdain’s Death Means It’s Time to Talk Prevention

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Since 1999, suicide rates have risen nearly 30 percent.…

June 8, 2018

Samantha Bee Schools Everyone in the Art of Apology

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Samantha Bee’s apology to Ivanka Trump was the first real 'I’m Sorry' I have heard in a while.…

June 8, 2018

9 Things That Would be Different Today if Bernie Sanders Were President

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Just feel the Bern and imagine the flames of Bernie Sanders waging war on the status quo, eliminating student debt and leading the United States with honesty and integrity.…

June 7, 2018

Kate Spade’s Death Has Brought to Light Her Struggles with Mental Health

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Fashion icon Kate Spade hid her issues with mental illness behind her bubbly public image for decades.…

June 7, 2018

President Donald Trump: Incarceration System Reformer?

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Trump’s surprising choice to pardon an old woman serving time for drug offenses is good news — but don’t expect big changes out of his administration.…

June 7, 2018

‘The Tale’ Is a Remarkable Work of Introspective Memoir

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Jennifer Fox’s new film recounts her experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual assault during the 1970s.…

June 7, 2018

The Harassment of This ‘Star Wars’ Actress Points to Larger Misogyny in Nerd Fandoms

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Kelly Marie Tran deleted her Instagram because of the rampant, incessant misogyny of 'Star Wars' fans.…

June 7, 2018

What to Expect from the North Korean Summit

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Trump might be able to do some good if he can muster an ounce of diplomacy.…

June 6, 2018

The Starbucks Racial-Sensitivity Documentary Should Be Required Watching

Jenna Cramer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

The film, which was shown to Starbucks workers during their anti-bias training, offers a poignant look into the struggles of African Americans.…

June 6, 2018

The Success of ‘Deadpool’ Stems, in Part, from Its Political Incorrectness

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

What does that say about its fans?…

June 6, 2018

5 Fashionable ‘Grandma’ Habits for Summer

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Put down your phone and pick up those embroidery needles.…

June 6, 2018

Off-Duty FBI Agent Accidentally Shoots Bystander While Break-Dancing

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

If this can happen to an FBI agent, it could easily happen to anyone.…

June 5, 2018

What Exactly Makes a City Appealing for Millennials?

Abby Hall, Hollins University

In a world full of student loans and subscription plans, the "perfect city" looks a lot different for our generation.…

June 5, 2018

Andrew Lincoln’s Departure Signals the End for ‘The Walking Dead’

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

After nine seasons, frontrunner Andrew Lincoln is stepping away from 'The Walking Dead,' and the exit might be fatal to the once mega-popular show.…

June 4, 2018

On International Whores Day, Sex Workers Protest a Dangerous New Bill

Cameron Andersen, New York University

SESTA/FOSTA, the new bill passed by the Senate, is endangering the sex work community through its harmful generalizations.…

June 4, 2018

Can ‘Archer’ Transcend Its Original Identity?

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

With rumors circling that the adult animated show will continue without its title character, is there any hope that 'Archer' can live twice?…

June 4, 2018

275 Students Win Full Rides to College for Being Excellent Golf Caddies

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Through the financial assistance of the Evans Scholarship, dedicated caddies gain the opportunity to attend college free-of-charge.…

June 4, 2018

With Lando Calrissian, ‘Solo’ Subtly but Deftly Pushes Sexual Boundaries

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

In the words of Donald Glover himself, how can you not be pansexual in space?…

June 4, 2018

The Han Solo Origin Story Has Disappointed Devoted Fans

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

The newest “Star Wars” installment proves that the franchise is slowly dying.…

June 3, 2018

Pope Francis Is the Progressive Shepherd

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Rather than fall in line with traditional Catholic doctrine, the first ever pope from the Americas is forging new territory with an old message.…

June 2, 2018