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Are You Guilty of Backburning?

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Chances are you’re either currently backburning someone, have backburned someone before or are simmering on someone else’s backburner.…

April 30, 2018

Are Esports Becoming More Popular Than Traditional Sports?

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Esports are overtaking the competitive world while traditional sports are becoming increasingly outdated.…

April 29, 2018

How YouTuber Kendall Rae Is Helping End Child Sex Trafficking

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

The YouTuber is supporting Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s organization Thorn, which helps prevent the sexual abuse of kids.…

April 28, 2018

5 Reasons You Should Be Excited About Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

'Avengers: Infinity War' will add new defining characters and possibly take away some that we have grown to love in the Marvel universe.…

April 26, 2018

Syracuse University’s Charlie Burg Produces an Eclectic Style of Music

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

Burg, a music industry major who mixes R&B, soul, indie and folk in his songs, is releasing the second part of his three-part EP series in May.…

April 26, 2018

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…

April 26, 2018

A Breakdown of ‘K.O.D.’ by J. Cole and Drug Culture

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

According to J. Cole, the fans are all to blame. And the rappers.…

April 26, 2018

Lawyers, Raids and Hannity, Oh My!

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Breaking down the recent events surrounding Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and how they could impact democracy going forward.…

April 26, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About the Gaza Protests

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Palestinians have taken a stand in Gaza, and they are demanding that they be heard and given the basic human rights that they deserve.…

April 26, 2018

Kendrick Lamar Becomes the First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize for ‘Damn’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Damn, Lamar.…

April 25, 2018

‘Kanye West – Reanimator’ Brings Lovecraftian Horror to Unexpected Realms

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.…

April 25, 2018

San Francisco Considers Public Schools as a Solution for Homelessness

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Though one of the most affluent cities in the country, San Francisco has struggled to deal with its rampant homelessness.…

April 24, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Nurx, the Uber for Birth Control

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

The app taking the birth control industry by storm.…

April 24, 2018

The 6 Best Baseball Fights of All Time

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

You’ve already seen a couple fights this MLB season, but do they land amongst the best brawls of all time?…

April 23, 2018

Reshaping the College Dinner Table Discussion

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

A conversation with Sarah Adler, co-founder of Spoon University.…

April 23, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Getting a Master’s Degree

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Should you start your career or get your master's? This list might help you make the decision.…

April 22, 2018

‘The Simpsons’ Release Tone-Deaf Response to ‘The Problem with Apu’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Who knew one fictional character could stir so much controversy?…

April 22, 2018

@thefleshlightchronicles, with a Dark Humor, Brings Tinder Misogyny to Light

Rebecca Crosby, American University

College senior Lillian found a new way to clap back at racist, chauvinistic Tinder messages: making them into art.…

April 20, 2018

Art Captured Through the Lens of UCLA’s Ashley Seryn

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

In an artform full of imitators, the UCLA student’s distinctive style of photography sets her far apart from her contemporaries.…

April 20, 2018

Stitch Fix Makes Shopping and Styling Simple

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

Because who really has time to find the perfect outfit by themselves?…

April 20, 2018

Code Red: Duke’s Sabriyya Pate Is Fighting for Menstrual-Hygiene Access

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sabriyya Pate is leading an initiative to convince Duke’s administration that students need access to free menstrual products.…

April 20, 2018

Modern Sexism Is in Full Swing on Social Media

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Several college-oriented Instagram accounts are objectifying women while their followers remain oblivious.…

April 20, 2018

Casey Caruso Raises Money for Children’s Hospitals with Her Own Charity

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

As she attends school at Columbia College Chicago, Caruso also runs Princess Gigi’s Fund for the Medically Fabulous.…

April 19, 2018

YouTube Joins Facebook and Snapchat in Yet Another Social Media Scandal

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

Another day, another scandal.…

April 19, 2018

Get Some Quarters Ready, ‘Resistance Is Female’ Is Making Phone Booths Relevant Again

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How a group of Feminist artists are fighting the Trump administration with phone booth graffiti.…

April 19, 2018

4 Meal-Replacing Smoothies for When Meal Prep Isn’t an Option

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

You're constantly busy, but that doesn't mean you have to neglect your diet. Instead, try meal-replacing smoothies.…

April 19, 2018

Blaze Those Prices: The Best Food Deals for 4/20

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Just don’t smoke so much that you forget about these great options.…

April 19, 2018

The Story Behind Mason Ramsey, aka Yodeling Walmart Kid

Grace John, Rutgers University

You can't even fall asleep anymore without hearing the iconic, drawn-out 'daddy' running through your head.…

April 18, 2018

6 Tips for Dealing with and Treating Your First UTI

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

If you feel a sharp piercing sensation during urination but nothing comes out, skip the self-diagnosing on WebMD and immediately visit your doctor.…

April 18, 2018

Is ‘A Quiet Place’ a Fresh Start for Film?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

'A Quiet Place' has changed the horror film genre in Hollywood, and it's exactly what moviegoers were waiting for.…

April 18, 2018