10 Books to Take Your Mind Off of COVID-19
Tired of watching Netflix and doing puzzles? Take your mind off of COVID-19 and escape into a good …
Long Reads
Invest In Yourself Even When It Feels Wrong
I was in 4th grade when my writing was first published. This is no “I was a gifted kid!” flex, as I …
Want to Become Better at Critical Thinking? Read Books.
Reading ushers you into a realm of imagination and creativity. It gives you an escape into a private …
15 Best Comforting Books to Read After a Breakup
The fact remains: college relationships suck and not all of them last. The healing process starts …
What Happens if You Say Hello to Everyone for a Week?
If someone you didn’t know said “hello” to you as you walked by on your way to class, what would you …
How to Cope With Stress Without Seriously Harming Your Mental Health
Does any of this sound familiar? Right when you wake up, you grab your phone and check if you have …
Discovering the Devil’s Bathtub Curse
I pulled back the candy cane wrapping paper to reveal a red camping lantern. I smirked at my …
16 Awful Events in 2016 We Won’t Miss Next Year
Every year comes with its own tragedies, but 2016 stands out as an especially draining one. Between …
Going From Atheist to Evangelical
“College will change you,” the old people in my life would say to me. But deep down, I knew I …
An Open Letter to Paget Brewster Re: Emily Prentiss
Dear Paget Brewster, I’m writing to say thank you for being a badass. Thank you for teaching me how …
Public Transportation with a Side of Hyperventilation
My head pounded at the same accelerated pace as my heart. My stomach ached like I’d just eaten day …
Under the Makeup: Life with Vitiligo
NW35, NC5, N6, N7, sand-beige and golden brown. These shades of makeup fit my skin tone perfectly. …
You Bought Me a Drink, But Don’t Expect Anything
Navigating my way through a sea of girls in too-high heels and boys drowned in Axe, I make my way …
Why I’m Happy My Apartment Was Trashed Freshman Year
I never had doubts about Florida State University fostering a new and improved life for me, but I …
I Barely Survived College Without a Laptop
I’ve never been good with technology. I know I sound like your 80-year-old grandma, but I couldn’t …
Please, Don’t Grind with Me: Why You Shouldn’t Try Vine at Home
News flash: You can actually injure yourself trying to make a vine. About two years ago during my …
The College Kid’s Guide to Planning a Fundraiser
“You can change the world!” they said. And by “they” I mean about 90% of the cards I went through …
Why Pulling All-Nighters Destroyed Me
Back at the dawn of time (AKA the beginning of freshman year), I made a tragic mistake—I picked up …
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate—Oh My: Is Grad School Worth the Fuss?
Graduating from college is a huge feat that should be celebrated, but the amount of Americans going …
10 Things You Should Never Say To A Twin
“Double Trouble!” passing kids shrieked while their parents asked mine about dealing with double …
The English Language on Fleek
When my ears hear the harsh tone of slang, steam comes out of my ears and I start breathing fire. …
To Be or Not to Be: The Racist Edition
I’m not black. I’m not white. I’m not even gray. I’m Bengali–whatever color that is. (Maybe …
Rory Gilmore, 401(k)s and Being a “Grownup”
Rory Gilmore is my hero. To me, she rocks the perfect mixture of super cool, yet quirky and …
Chopping Off Heads With Investigative Reporter Carol Marbin Miller
College Magazine obtained an exclusive interview with award-winning investigative journalist Carol …
