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Read Between the Lines: The Problem With the Goodreads Challenge

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

Does Goodreads make reading more work than fun? How to approach the reading challenge without sacrificing the joy of literature. …

January 14, 2024

Fundamental Keys to a Good Mystery | Deep Dive into the Murder on the Orient Express

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

Look no further than Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express.’ …

August 20, 2023

An actor having difficulties with mental health

Protecting The Mental Health Of Actors: A Crucial Imperative

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Exploring the deeper issues that arise in pursuing a career in drama…

August 15, 2023

With the Overwatch League, Esports Get Legitimate

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The Overwatch League has brought professional gaming out of the shadows and into the lucrative limelight.…

March 1, 2018

Under the Influence

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

San Marcos rap collective PNTHN reflects on the five albums that helped define their sound.…

March 1, 2018

The Sum of Their Parts

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

With their new album, 'Vacation in Hell,' dropping April 6, The Flatbush Zombies offer a solution to hip-hop’s problem with carbon-copy personas.…

March 1, 2018

Six Months To Salvation

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Documentary filmmaker Lorenzo Benitez spent six months in northern Thailand in a volountourism program, which prompted him to explore the industry further. …

March 1, 2018

A Movable Feast

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

Student loans and culinary aspirations have led two entrepreneurs to run illegal pop-up restaurants out of their dorms.…

March 1, 2018

Modern Romance: What We Can Really Learn From Aziz Ansari

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Consent doesn't need decoding.…

March 1, 2018

5 Classics That Are Freshly Relevant to the #TimesUp Conversation

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

These female empowerment titles will remind you that the fight for gender equality has always had standard-bearers in the heroines of fiction.…

March 1, 2018

Binge, Flick & Read of the Month: The #MeToo Edition

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

With #MeToo going on, try out these three brilliant works of art to better understand our current sexual, feminist moment.…

March 1, 2018

The Giving Tree, the Giving Girl

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

Sophomore Keilah Granados, author of the poetry collection 'Wanders the Night,' finds resilience in the quiet of heartbreak.…

March 1, 2018

You Should Be Hyped About These 6 Upcoming Live-Action Disney Reboots

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

From Dumbo to Cruella de Vil, what’s more fun than reliving your childhood films?…

February 28, 2018

5 Things Every College Entrepreneur Can Learn From ‘#GIRLBOSS’

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Sophia Amoruso's '#GIRLBOSS' is an inspiring book about the author's difficult journey of creating a successful business empire.…

February 28, 2018

The 4 Best Bad Movies on Netflix Right Now

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Are you the sort of person who enjoys bad movies? If so, watch these four films on Netflix to be baffled by their magnificent trashiness.…

February 27, 2018

4 of the Most Influential Supreme Court Cases Being Decided in 2018

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The Supreme Court will decide on cases that cover important issues that will be significant to the future of American life.…

February 26, 2018

Loot Boxes Face Legal Challenges Following ‘Battlefront II’ Controversy

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

After attempting loot boxes in 'Star Wars: Battlefront II,' governments worldwide have begun considering regulation for this widespread industry practice.…

February 26, 2018

Johnny Manziel Puts His Demons Behind Him with #ComebackSZN

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The Texas A&M alum refuses to let his negative past affect his future. …

February 26, 2018

Situationships are the New Normal Amongst Millennials

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Situationships — not-quite-casual sexual affairs with no real label — are growing more common among young people.…

February 25, 2018

The Curious Case of Cannabidiol, the Sober Man’s Marijuana

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

Derived from the stalk of the marijuana plant and therefore THC-free, cannabidiol (CBD) offers a variety of medical benefits with none of the intoxication.…

February 25, 2018

Presenting FOOL: A Match Made in Musical Heaven

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Boston University students Isabel “Izzy” Raye Weinberg and Kian McGee create music together that complements their talents.…

February 24, 2018

From the Olympic Stage to the Classroom

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Twins Monica and Jenny Rokhman welcome their relatively normal life after competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016.…

February 24, 2018

Why Jordan Peterson Is Such a Crucial Figure for the Community

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Jordan Peterson, by sharing his psychological and philosophical ideas, is making a difference and creating conversations.…

February 23, 2018

The 5 Fantastic Alternative Spring Break Locations for History Buffs

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

There are more fulfilling ways to spend spring break than on the beach; take a trip to the past instead and learn something new.…

February 23, 2018

Why Live-Action Anime Films Aren’t Exactly Working Out

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Between whitewashed casts and terrible CGI effects, live-action anime adaptions don't seem to be hitting the mark for audiences.…

February 23, 2018

These Stanford Globetrotters Think Gap Years Should Be Common for American Students

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

These gallivanting Stanford students are now mentoring other students and sharing their gap year experiences with the world.…

February 23, 2018

Who Is Bertie Gilbert?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

At 20 years old, the British filmmaker is already an expert in his craft and a unique voice in the world of indie cinema.…

February 23, 2018

Why You Should Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Take a Creative Writing Course

Grace John, Rutgers University

Even if English is your least favorite subject, a creative writing course might help you find an appreciation for writing.…

February 22, 2018

DaQuendra Elston Dances to the Beat of Her Own Drum

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

This Alabama State University student is determined to define her own definition of beautiful.…

February 22, 2018

Why All Schools Should Fly a Black Lives Matter Flag at Least Once

Rebecca Crosby, American University

A small school in Vermont raised a Black Lives Matter flag for the Black History Month, sending a message that the rest of the country should follow.…

February 22, 2018