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Emo Rap’s Family Tree

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Let's map out how exactly the genre of emo rap came to be.…

April 1, 2018

Modern Day Momo

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

A soon-to-be-published illustrator and social media influencer, Monique 'Momo' Le has taken to online platforms to discuss representation.…

April 1, 2018

The Revolution Will Not Be Trivialized

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

Celebrating the groundbreaking work of the poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, whose writing changed the world forever.  …

April 1, 2018

Salad Days Are Gone

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

With red quinoa, cilantro and red onion in the mix, you’ll never guess you’re eating healthy when you dive into this veggie collaboration.  …

April 1, 2018

No Canvas Necessary

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

Artist McKenzie Cunningham uses non-representational forms and untraditional vehicles to flesh out her wild artistic vision.  …

April 1, 2018

Khalid’s El Paso

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

One year after the release of 'American Dream,' Khalid’s influence has changed his adopted hometown. …

April 1, 2018

The Return of Amara Majeed

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

The Muslim-American activist who created the Hijab Project has returned to the national spotlight with a new mission: fighting an Obama-era program called CVE.…

April 1, 2018

Straight-Passing

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

As a gay man, passing as straight can be a humbling, invalidating and maddening reality check that can sometimes feel like a relief. …

April 1, 2018

Meet UIW’s First-Ever Gay Student Body President, Aaron Chávez

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Chávez has used the platform as an opportunity to focus on making the 140-year-old school more inclusive, but it hasn’t been easy. …

April 1, 2018

Museums of the Moment

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

With their interactive opportunities and picture-perfect moments, pop-up museums have become more than a trend for millennials.  …

April 1, 2018

What Are We to Do?

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

A conversation with Iman Siddiqi, the UC, Irvine, student behind the first student-funded refugee scholarship in the country.…

April 1, 2018

Showing Up

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

"Vagina Monologues" co-director and sorority sister Briana Grogan is part of a new wave of intersectional empowerment.…

April 1, 2018

Drinking to Remember

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by a personal experience, Danya Sherman created KnoNap to help detect and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault.…

April 1, 2018

A Brief History of Student Protest

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

The Parkland shooting survivors’ activism is just the latest in a long, proud tradition of student protest in the U.S. …

April 1, 2018

Model Arcadio Del Valle Promotes Self-Love at 400 Pounds

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

It doesn't what size you are, as long as you are confident AF. Arcadio Del Valle is a plus-sized model making his way through fashion with this philosophy.…

March 31, 2018

USC’s Cameron Kostopoulos Is Creating the Future of Film

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

USC’s Cameron Kostopoulos directs his future in cinematography, using his YouTube channel to make his debut in the film industry.…

March 30, 2018

‘The Sopranos’ Is Finally Getting a Movie Prequel

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

The lovable mob family is coming to the big screen, and fans can't wait.…

March 30, 2018

The Final Four Predictions of March Madness 2018

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

As the madness reaches an astounding conclusion, here are some predictions on who will come out on top.…

March 30, 2018

Disney Channel’s ‘Andi Mack’ Is Transforming Children’s Television

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The hit series ‘Andi Mack’ offers a breath of fresh air for a network once drowning in despair due to consistently dipping ratings.…

March 30, 2018

Eleanor Hammond Is Giving a Voice to Early 20th Century Women

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

Berkeley freshman, Eleanor Hammond, is treading a path to greatness: writing the next big feminist musical.…

March 30, 2018

Modern Satirists Transformed the World of Satire

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

You no longer have to rely on Jonathon Swift's ambiguous humor to enjoy satire.…

March 29, 2018

Nickelodeon Is Diversifying Its Network With Upcoming ‘Los Casagrandes’ Series

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Nickelodeon wants to provide more diverse programming one show at a time.…

March 29, 2018

Why #DeleteFacebook Was Trending on Twitter

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

The social media platform you loved in middle school isn't what it used to be.…

March 29, 2018

NYU’s Triple Threat Isabella Bruder Inspires Students to Pursue an American Education

Brittany Sims, Temple University

NYU's Isabella Bruder is a YouTube force to be reckoned with.…

March 29, 2018

6 Signs That You’re Doing College Wrong

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

Most of them include missing out on precious opportunities for, well, your laziness.…

March 29, 2018

LSU Opera Singer Andre Chiang Is Making Opera Cool Again

Ana Greening, Texas State University

'I think people still think opera singers only scream and are fat. I would say screaming is not what we do.'…

March 28, 2018

Study Drugs and Why College Students Should Avoid Them

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

College students popping Adderall or Ritalin isn’t a new thing. But those without ADD or ADHD should beware of the risks that come with it.…

March 28, 2018

A Message from The March for Our Lives in New York

Elise Bortz, New York University

The March for Our Lives in New York is a reminder of how urgently we need social changes.…

March 28, 2018

Spring Has Arrived, and So Has Uncuffing Season

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Lost your significant other to uncuffing season? Here are five ways to help you move on.…

March 27, 2018

4 Game-Changing Referee Mistakes in the 2018 March Madness Tournament

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

Referees make mistakes just like the rest of us. If that wasn't true, these four games from this year's March Madness tournament might have ended differently.…

March 26, 2018