Student Speak

From swiping to sipping: The digital pathway to dependency
Rachelle Evans | May 3, 2024
More than five billion people use some form of social media. In the United States, 75% of teens have an active account on a social media platform. Digitization has crept into our lives and altered our world. People check

Intolerance towards disagreements is dangerous
Nada Abdulaziz | April 26, 2024
I’ve always considered myself a rather stubborn individual, but alongside that trait, I’ve prided myself on a certain level of self-awareness. I’ve been cautious never to impose my thoughts onto others, respecting their perspectives even

The feminine urge to apologize
Grace Harris | April 19, 2024
It is almost as if “sorry” is the default response for women. They apologize for having emotions and showing them, for asking a valid question and for walking in the same direction as someone in

Unlocking the dopamine code: A blueprint for college student well-being
Seth Gabrielson | April 12, 2024
As college students navigating the complexities of academia, we often find ourselves contending with formidable adversaries: seasonal depression, lack of motivation and high levels of stress. According to the National College Health Assessment, approximately 80% of

Rejection is normal, but not normalized
Sarah Zhang | March 22, 2024
After a grueling college admissions process, I was excited to begin my journey at the University of Michigan. Yet, I was surprised by the campus’s intense culture of club recruitment and internship applications. At the

Internet safety requires more than a Senate hearing
Thomas Muha | March 8, 2024
“I’m sorry for everything you’ve been through,” said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, in the most recent congressional hearing on online child safety. Disingenuous as these words may be, they are more than just an

Schools should teach media literacy
Hayden Buckfire | February 16, 2024
It has never been easier to spread misinformation, either deliberately or by accident, than it is right now. The digital age has amplified a diverse set of voices on social media, for better or worse.

Can’t find a job? You’re not alone
Talia Belowich | February 9, 2024
As a senior in college still figuring out my post-graduation plans, I am far too familiar with the dreaded question, “What are you doing next year?” In an effort to defend my “I don’t know”

Stop interacting with people you dislike online
Eliza Phares | February 2, 2024
On Dec. 18, 2023, comedian Ziwe Fumudoh sat down with recently-expelled congressman George Santos for a satirical-style interview to recap his short-lived career in Congress and inquire about what he plans to do in the future. When




