Freshman fall is full of firsts: first roommates, first B grades, first relationships, and first times. For your eyes only, we hunted through Annenberg, the Yard, and, of course, MIT’s frats to uncover some of the most interesting first-kiss and first-time stories we could find, and put them together for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! Playhouse […]
Situationship? The situation is that they don’t want you. Every college student loves a good situationship: flirty, fun, and noncommittal. Unfortunately, they’re also a fast track to mixed signals, 2 a.m. overthinking, and heartbreak over someone you were never technically with. Situationships, or romantic and sexual relationships without clear labels or definitions, are increasingly popular […]
Every two years, the world’s greatest athletes gather to test the limits of the human body. These people have spent years preparing for the most competitive stage. Some events are so popular that even non-sports connoisseurs can recognize them. Others are so obscure that it seems like only a handful of athletes actually know the […]
Corsets, glitter, and, of course, a sexy garter belt: all Halloween classics. Halloween, although often thought of as a spooky, scary holiday, has recently become more associated with going out and dressing provocatively. For college students, “Halloweekend” has become synonymous with partying for several days in a row while wearing sexualized costumes. And though no […]
Katie Zacharia made American history this month with her five-day tenure as White House press secretary. Although she served the shortest term of any press secretary in history, her five days in D.C., and her life leading up to them, tell us what the Trump administration values, prioritizes, and rewards. On Oct. 9, Trump took […]
A five-second video has broken the internet. In the third quarter of the Oct. 17 Duke-UNC game, redshirt junior DeShawn Stone lay motionless on the turf after an injury, as his teammates surrounded him. A female member of Duke’s training staff, Grace Dietrich, ran onto the field to assist Stone. She placed her hand on […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been on edge. Whether it’s the suspected outbreaks of Hantavirus, Monkeypox, or bird flu, every couple of months something new to fear appears, a new reason to stock up on an unreasonable amount of toilet paper and canned goods. But are any of our fears justified? On Oct. […]
After this past summer’s World Cup, millions of viewers have evaluated which teams were the best, who had the most infectious energy, and who had the most fun on the pitch. But few took a serious look at the fans. A team’s most fervent supporters can reveal a lot about their nation—and the crowds themselves. […]
On Sept. 16, 2026, a Cornell University student identified as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court against several parties for gang rape by seven frat members. The suit sparked national backlash and resulted in broader conversations about frat culture and college policies at Ivy League universities. The suit […]
On May 6, 2023, Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey. He received St. Edward’s Crown at the moment of coronation, then left the Abbey wearing the Imperial State Crown. The jewels on King Charles III’s head are three things at once: religious-political symbols, masterpieces of craft, and a record of empire. You cannot admire […]
Game. Set. Match. The crowd is in an uproar. It is 2017, and tennis legend Serena Williams has just won her 23rd Grand Slam title. With this victory, she surpassed Steffi Graf’s record and made history. The win, arguably one of the most impressive feats in women’s tennis history, drew backlash. In October 2025, on […]
The drinks that we choose can say a lot about us. Do you like lemons? Cranberries? Sweet or sour? Often, what we choose to consume reflects who we are or are trying to be. Maybe you pick something fresh to feel like a “clean girl”; maybe you choose a bitter, serious drink to pretend that […]
Imagine yourself as an athlete on the starting line. Perhaps you’re envisioning a track star or a gymnast mid-competition. Put yourself in that athlete’s shoes. You stand in an arena of coaches, family, and competitors. There’s a buzz in the air and … human feces on the track? This may sound implausible for any athlete […]
