tattoos

In an article about the art of tattooing, an Instagram feed shows a tattoo artist sharing their work.

The Art of Tattooing is Finally Reaching its Full Potential

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

What does the new age of art on social media mean for tattoo artists?…

August 8, 2023

Pete Davidson Is Prepping for His Upcoming Biopic Role as Joey Ramone

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

'The King of Staten Island' star is excited to take on his challenging new role as the king of punk.…

August 16, 2021

Image of a man giving tattoos while wearing a mask

Tattoos and the Pandemic: Here’s How to Stay Safe While Getting Inked

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Be it your first, twentieth or two-hundredth, getting a tattoo during the pandemic comes with its own set of rules.…

October 23, 2020

Why Tattoos Are More Than Just Body Art for People of Color

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The freedom of expression that tattoos represent is not universal for all.…

July 15, 2019

Think Before You Ink: How to Avoid a Regrettable College Tattoo

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

It’s permanent, so you better not mess it up.…

June 11, 2019

Female Tattoo Artists for the Mystic and Nature-Centric Soul

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Dope ink and supporting female artists? Sign us up.…

January 9, 2019

The Rise of the Tiny Tattoo

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Minuscule, hyper-detailed and elegant, the nouveau ink is upending the industry.…

October 19, 2018

Here’s Every Reason You Need to Go Out and Get Yourself Tattooed

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Pain is temporary. Looking badass is forever.…

July 3, 2018

What Tattoo You Should Get Based on Your Sign

Sarah Marchan, University of Texas at San Antonio

Look to the stars for your next (non-basic) tattoo inspiration.…

May 6, 2018

8 Reasons to Get a Stick-and-Poke Tattoo in College

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

Getting a tattoo done by hand may sound intimidating, but there are a lot of great things about stick-and-poke tattoos.…

March 17, 2018

How Inkbox Tattoos Are Changing the Body Art Game

Grace John, Rutgers University

Everyone makes questionable decisions, but Inkbox provides a way for us to test our ideas without any commitment. …

February 2, 2018

Tales From the Tatted: Tattoo Conventions and Why They’re Important

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Find out why people are positively buzzin’ about tattoos. …

October 25, 2017

Thinking About Permanently Marking Your Body?

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Based on personal experience (six of them), here are a few things to keep in mind when getting your first tattoo.…

January 15, 2017

Breaking: Gen Y Student Doesn’t Want Tattoos

Bettina De Mesa, California State FullertonandGuest Contributor

Now that the stigma on tattoos has gone so far the other way, I feel like I have to explain to my friends why I don'twant to get inked up.…

January 19, 2016

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