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Obama Is Proposing Free Community College For Students—But Here's The Catch
Higher education might become more attainable for all.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
9 Things You Absolutely Need to Know to Survive Dorm Life
It'll be home-sweet-dorm-suite in no time.
By Tove Danovich
How a Tattoo Artist Is Helping a Teen Girl Conceal Her Serious Burn Scars
Scalded during a cruel prank, Samira Omar has a new chance to heal.
By Marissa Miller
Never Keep Your New Year's Resolutions? Here's How to Change That For Good
Make 2015 the year you stick with it!
By Fawnia Soo Hoo
Holiday Blues Are a Real Thing--But We Know Exactly How to Beat 'Em
How to banish the seasonal sads, one step at a time.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
This Social Publishing Platform Might Be the Key To You Becoming an Award-Winning Writer
Start preparing for the Pulitzer.
By Jennifer McCartney
How Oversharing Is Actually Hurting Your Friendships—and What You Can Do About It Right Now
To post or not to post? That is the question.
By Nina Wolpow
Major Academic Update: The SATs Are Getting an Important Makeover
Future test takers, you're gonna want to read this.
By Lilit Marcus
12 Holiday Life Hacks That Will (Jingle Bell) Rock Your World This Season
Translation? More time to relax and be merry!
By Kathryn Amey
10 Things No One Ever Told You About Being a Dancer
Get the inside scoop from Juilliard's Gemma Freitas.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
Your Instagram Account Just Got a Lot More Exciting Thanks to These Five New (and Seriously Awesome) Filters
Thank you, internet gods.
By Tehrene Firman
Why Being Single on New Year's Eve is Actually Amazing
Five reasons you should be totally stoked to fly solo.
By Kaitlin Menza
Your Social Media Could Keep You From Getting Into Your Dream College—Here's How To Make Sure It Doesn't
Because your Twitter, Facebook, Vine, and Instagram are up for review, too.
By Fawnia Soo Hoo
'Tis The Season For Spending And Scamming—Here's How To Keep From Getting Hacked During Holiday Shopping
These safe spending tips will keep you merry and bright.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
You're on Your Own Now, So Here's Everything You Need to Know About How to Tip Properly
Our great big guide to being generous on every possible occasion.
By Fawnia Soo Hoo
The Bystander Effect: Why You Don't Stand Up When You Should
Expert tips on how to take a stand when you see someone being bullied.
By Courtney Lindstrand
QUIZ: Exactly Which Workout You Should Do Based on How Lazy You Feel
Get motivated with some of our favorite ercise activity picks!
By Julie Pennell
Think Your BFF Might Have an Eating Disorder? Here's How You Can Help Her Get Through It
Supporting your bud through something this tough is scary—but it's what friends are for.
By Courtney Lindstrand