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Gender Reveal Parties Are Annoying and Extra

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

Everyone is excited about their coming baby, but it is not an excuse to involve absolutely everyone you know in a gender reveal party.…

May 16, 2018

A Game with a Sinister Name

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

'Secret Hitler,' the Kickstarter Cinderella-story, combines social deduction and harrowing political innuendo.…

May 15, 2018

Bria Whitaker Takes a Foreign Approach to Men’s Streetwear

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

As a graduate of the University of North Texas and current student at Texas A&M-Commerce, Whitaker is coming up with something foreign.…

May 15, 2018

How Much Do Acceptance Rates Really Matter?

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Your university isn't inferior just because it has a higher acceptance rate.…

May 14, 2018

5 Cheap Summer Vacations You Should Take in 2018

Ana Greening, Texas State University

Here are a few ways to make the most of the 3-month break from school.…

May 14, 2018

6 Misleading Food Labels That Need to Be Decoded ASAP

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

Businesses actively work to make the most money out of you, so it is time you know what exactly you are buying.…

May 13, 2018

7 Freelance Sites for Current and Future Writers

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

Whether you’re new or have extensive writing experience, there are plenty of sites that can help you become a freelance writer.…

May 13, 2018

Was Shakespeare a White Supremacist?

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Andrew Watring of American University confronts the issue of racism in classic theater in his bold new play 'Shakespeare is a White Supremacist.'…

May 12, 2018

The Inherent Bias of Rate My Professors

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

Think twice before enrolling in a class just because you saw a negative review.…

May 12, 2018

3 Reasons Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is a Game-Changer for the Asian Community

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Jon Chu’s 'Crazy Rich Asians' gives people of the Asian community the representation it deserves in this comedic film.…

May 12, 2018

5 Sober Ways to Find Yourself After a Stressful Spring Semester

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Put stress behind you and move on to happier days.…

May 12, 2018

Karen Gillan Volunteers to Direct an All-Female Marvel Movie

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The 'Avengers' actress revealed that the Marvel women are ready for an all-female film.…

May 11, 2018

4 Ways to Prepare for Post-Graduation Impostor Syndrome

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Even as you achieve more and more in your life, you may still find yourself doubting your own abilities.…

May 11, 2018

‘Dear White People’ Season 2 Is the Black College Drama the World Deserves

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

The Netflix Original is an intimate and refreshing portrait of the complexities of black student life at predominately white institutions.…

May 11, 2018

Here Are 4 Reasons the World Has Gone Crazy for ‘Fortnite’

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

No one does the battle royale genre better than Epic Games, the developers of the massively popular game.…

May 11, 2018

Cap and Frown: The 3 Sad Life Questions You’ll Ask When You Graduate

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

There you are, taking your last exam ever as a senior, and these questions hit you. What will life really be like after graduation?…

May 11, 2018

BTS Is a Social Media Success Story

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

BTS's unique use of social media has fostered the growth of a multi-language fan base like nothing that has been seen before.…

May 11, 2018

Janelle Monáe’s ‘Dirty Computer’ Is Empowering Queer Black Women

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

In her new album 'Dirty Computer,' Janelle Monáe reminds us once again why she’s one of the best political artists out there.…

May 10, 2018

The 4 Stages of the Dreaded College Finals Week

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

That time of the year everyone counts down for and dread at the same time is finally upon college students: finals week.…

May 10, 2018

Beef Between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Is a Product of Misogyny

Jovana Vajagic, DePaul University

The animosity and beef fabricated by society and placed on female rappers in contrast to males is a sign that misogyny still exits in the arts world.…

May 10, 2018

5 Things John Mulaney Gets Right About College in His New Standup

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

This one’s for the English majors.…

May 10, 2018

5 2018 Hits That Have Become LGBTQ+ Anthems

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

This might be the year we finally retire Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out.”…

May 9, 2018

Stanford University’s Rhiannon Tomtishen Is Checking the Label

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The Stanford senior is on her campaign to re-think how Girl Scout cookies are made.…

May 8, 2018

Short Edition Joins the Short Story Movement 

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

For busy-bodies on the go, the growing popularity of short story dispensers points to a new era of literature.…

May 8, 2018

18 Meme Accounts You Should Follow

Elise Bortz, New York University

Because people cannot live without memes.…

May 7, 2018

Is Thanos a Hero in ‘Infinity War’?

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Thanos is one of the greatest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — partly because of how heroic he is.…

May 7, 2018

‘Better Make Room’ at the White House for Richland Community College’s Taylor Vidmar

Andria Modica, Drexel University

RCC's Vidmar is a writer for Huffington Post Teen Blog and MTV Founders, and an advocate for community colleges everywhere.…

May 7, 2018

Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Similar to Lady Gaga, Freddy Mercury and David Bowie, Styles uses his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.…

May 6, 2018

Nadirah Pierre Uses Instagram to Discuss Sociopolitical Issues in the Muslim Community

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Admired for her outspoken nature, the MSU student explores taboo topics within the Muslim community with both a sharp humor and intelligent tone.…

May 6, 2018

10 Student Publications You Should Be Reading Right Now

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

With the world at their fingertips unlike ever before, these students are redefining journalism and pushing the limits of digital storytelling forward.…

May 6, 2018