Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

There are thousands of small stories of people in Puerto Rico who have made due in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.

Karen Lu, Yale University

While there is a certain stigma attached to consuming this drink warm throughout the Western world, it’s not as odd as you might think.

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Although the water is technically considered safe, Flint residents do not trust the water until all the pipes are replaced.

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Remember Flint? Yeah, they still can’t drink their water.

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

Despite their name, smart water bottles might not be an intelligent decision for cash-strapped students, no matter how ambitious your fitness goals are.