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In an article about bucket bunnies, an image of two linemen maintaining powerlines

Bucket Bunnies Have Emerged After Hurricane Ian: Are They Heroes or Villains?

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

TikTok’s latest drama pits the controversial tinder users and linewives against each other in a fierce battle.…

October 14, 2022

In an article about beige flags when dating, an illustration of two phones and a boy and a girl passing a beige flag between each other.

Beige Flags Are OK: Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

Boring dating profiles do not always breed bad partners.…

September 6, 2022

in an article about datings apps and queer women, a phone whose screen has two heart emojis with a kissy face emoji in between them

Online Dating as a Queer Woman Sucks

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

Navigating dating apps, even those made for queer women, is extremely difficult in a heteronormative environment.…

June 5, 2022

Two smartphones side by side with images of neon heart on both screens.

Is the Depiction of ‘The Tinder Swindler’ Similar to Your Own Tinder Experience?

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

Some may find the Netflix documentary eerily reminiscent of their own experience on the dating app Tinder.…

February 22, 2022

Online dating has gained significant prevalence since the COVID-19 pandemic

Online Dating Is Here To Stay Thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Amy Harris, Utah State University

Due to the fears surrounding the pandemic, a lot of people resorted to staying inside. Now, even though the danger of infection is dissipating, the increased use of apps like Tinder is here to stay.…

July 5, 2021

A rainbow illustration of a girl listening to music for an article about how social media allows for the sharing of songs and artists. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Social Media Allows Users To Make Their Music Taste a Personality Trait

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Apps such as bopdrop and features like Spotify Wrapped support the idea that a person’s favorite songs can hint at their character. Is this a bad thing, or is there some validity to it?…

April 3, 2021

Has the Show ‘Love Is Blind’ Put the Final Nail in Love’s Coffin?

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Is dating on a show any different than dating on an app?…

February 29, 2020

Despite What Pop Culture Is Telling You, Casual Sex Isn’t for Everyone

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

Are you selling yourself short by partaking in the one-night stands and ambiguous 'situationships' of today’s hookup culture?…

February 28, 2020

Digid8 and the Emergence of DNA Matchmaking

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

The app could potentially eliminate thousands of genetic diseases, but does it veer a little too closely into eugenics? …

January 4, 2020

unplash image of couple holding hands for megan thompson's article about cuffing season

Cuffing Season Is Here: A Guide to Some of the Best Ways To Find That Special Someone

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With 2020 right around the corner, it’s time to take chances. Finding a partner never comes easy, so forget everything you know.…

December 22, 2019

Which Dating App Is Best for You?

Anna Sutherland, American University

Are you a Plenty of Fish guy or a Hinge type of gal?…

March 1, 2019

They Expected a One-on-One, but Were Surprised with the Wildest Group Date Ever

Cameron Andersen, New York University

A catfishing story for the ages.…

August 27, 2018

Minke’s ‘Maybe 25’ Sums Up the Frustrations of Online Dating

Carly Ristaino, Union College

The indie musician's new single explores the superficiality of Tinder.…

August 16, 2018

The 5 Things to Do to Have a Successful Tinder Date

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

Online dating can be scary, but following these simple steps should ease your nerves before you go on that first Tinder date.…

April 26, 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

Advice for the Perpetually Ghosted

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Can't get a text back, ever? Here's how to deal.…

December 14, 2017

The Focal Points of a Strong Tinder Profile

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Many millennials are on Tinder nowadays, whether to land a date or make a friend. Coming off as authentic is crucial and can be done easily.…

October 18, 2017

How to Make Friends on Tinder (No, Seriously)

Gaige Davila, UTSA

Making friends can almost be as intimidating as dating, so why not take a chance on nonromantic relationships by swiping right?…

September 29, 2017

The 9 Dating Apps Every Student Should Know About

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

From the incredibly popular to the extremely niche, you're bound to find what you're looking for on one of these apps.…

September 17, 2017

Qualify is Redefining the College Dating-App Experience

The ‘Qualify’ App ‘Gamifys’ Romantic Matchmaking for College Students

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Looking for a partner who shares your Harry Potter obsession? Find out who's qualified.…

April 21, 2017

Dating Apps Aren’t Really Used for Dating

A New Survey Shows That How Students Use Dating Apps Is Changing

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

More students than ever are using apps like Tinder and Grindr, but fewer are enjoying the benefits.…

April 6, 2017

The 3 Reasons Tinder Doesn’t Work for College Students

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Chances are, even if you’re just using it for hook-ups, you’re still using it wrong.…

September 29, 2016

Why You Should Be Using Bumble

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

If you want to avoid the possibility of getting degrading messages on Tinder, upgrade to Bumble where women are in charge of the conversation.…

September 28, 2016

Navigating Tinder: A Field Guide to the Male Swiper

Maya Merberg, SUNY Geneseo

Love is just a dead deer away.…

June 4, 2016

Wait, You Can Date Without Tinder?

Mallory Arnold, Ohio UniversityandGuest Contributor

I might be an 80-year-old grandma trapped in a 19-year-old’s body. Help me.…

February 9, 2016

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