Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

As president of Texas Engineering World Health, Alina Schroeder has led her team to create a low-cost incubator that can treat children with jaundice.

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

According to William H. McRaven, UT’s departing chancellor and the man responsible for the assassination of Bin Laden, there’s no harder gig.

Alex Johnson, New York University

The bombings have killed two African-American males, aged 39 and 17, and have critically injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman.

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas student Niti Majethia uses her experiences in life, like moving to America when she was young, to inspire her poetry writing.

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

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

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Although being bilingual can be a struggle growing up, having this skill in college can be the key to a successful future.

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Once you’ve decided it’s time to live on your own, it’s important for you to know what look out for when searching for your first apartment.

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

College is a time to experience new friendships, and that includes roommates, too.

Riley Heruska, Austin College

A member of the group Texas 4000, Schasel and 80 others will travel more than 4,000 miles this summer to raise money to fight cancer.