No Shave November: Every Girlfriend’s Scratchy Nightmare
The No Shave November movement is almost over. Girlfriends everywhere are letting out a huge sigh of …
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5 Ways to Survive Intro Chemistry Labs and Even Enjoy It
You take a deep breath. Click. You’ve just scheduled a four-hour chemistry lab. You think to …
What Trend is the NFL Really Setting for College Athletes?
Dear Roger Goodell, I want you to know I’m disappointed in you; I disagree with your four game …
How to Survive Your First Blue Book Exam in 4 Simple Steps
America loves having options. Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? Guac or salsa? There’s great …
Decoding Midwestern Ice from Midwestern Nice
You felt totally prepared when you left for your Midwestern college, and why shouldn’t you? Bags …
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10 Songs You Need to Add to Your Thanksgiving Playlist
You might hear Michael Buble Christmas music blaring on the radio when you go home this week, but …
An Ode to California
What do I miss the most about California? I miss weather (no humidity!), the beaches, the laid-back …
5 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have Before the Turkey Dump
As Thanksgiving break gets closer and closer, couples in long-distance relationships get ready to …
All the Feels We Got Watching the Gilmore Girls Revival Trailer
Nine years. We waited, we cried, we re-watched seasons one through six (and sometimes seven, but …
PSA: A UMD Sweater isn’t a Substitute for a Raincoat
I was the idiot who didn’t bring a raincoat with her to college. (TBH I didn’t even own …
10 Most Innovative Grad Programs at The New School
Diving into a job after undergrad won’t always lead to a successful career. Applying to grad school …
21 Snacks that Will Help You Get Your Study On
Nothing hurts more than having to pull all-nighters in the library, especially without the right …
Sober and Not Sorry: Partying without Liquid Courage
We fear a lot of things in college. From exams and 8 a.m.’s to new roommates and getting locked out …
How Liberated Women Will Break Trump’s Chains
Full disclosure: I am a feminist. For anyone who’s read my work before, this likely (and hopefully) …
The Time I Decapitated my Barbies in the Fifth Grade
Growing up, Barbie always won the popularity contest against the rest of my toys. My stuffed animals …
10 Ways To Avoid Getting Kicked Out of Your Dorm
College-themed movies often begin flicking through scenes of freshmen on move-in day proudly loading …
#NotMyPresident: Liberal Protesters in the Age of Trump
Let me begin by saying that I love this country. I was raised to respect the office of the president …
10 Signs You’re Breaking Up With Your Best Friend
Similar to being blinded by love in a relationship, you can get blinded by love in a friendship. You …
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Why Not Transferring was the Best Decision for Me
I read all the articles, looked all the sites and had done all my homework. I made the decision to …
10 Lady-Approved Tees for College Dudes
Want to look stylish but not down to spend hundreds of dollars on preppy cardigans and chamois …
Failing and Back Against the Ropes
I just don’t know what to do at this point. I’ve prayed. I’ve planned. I’ve studied. But still I …
How to Survive Reporting at the University of Florida
If you’re majoring in journalism, the odds of taking a news reporting class are more likely than …
Don’t Look for Prince Charming at a State College
When you party every night and have the opportunity to hook up with some of the most beautiful girls …
As are like Oscars: Just Trophies
When I graduated high school and started college, I considered myself a smart kid. Why? Because I …