Culture and Lifestyle

Through the help of various non-profit foundations and intergovernmental economic organizations that strive to monitor and boost economic and educational progress, annual researches about the education levels and attainments of each country have been made possible.

Suicide is among the leading causes of death among college students all around the world. Read about the factors that cause suicide, the signs that someone is suicidal and needs help, and how you can help them.

It has been half a century since the Stonewall Riots, yet the events are still unclear. Famous LGBTQ+ activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were at Stonewall Inn when the raid took place. Marsha P. Johnson, in particular, was credited to be the person to throw the first brick at the NYPD that quickly sparked the riot.

In spite of all the attention and monumental shifts in legislation and women’s rights worldwide that #MeToo has incurred, #TimesUp, with a more consolidated focus, has yet to prove itself. For more than a year now, #TimesUp has almost always been confined to the glitz of Hollywood circles of celebrities, still unable to gather significant steam.

The first professional basketball team in Canada was the Toronto Huskies of the Basketball Association of America (which would later merge with the National Basketball League to form the NBA). Basketball in Toronto would be short-lived as the Toronto Huskies folded after only one season due to poor attendance and an equally bad record.

To think that Swift’s “sudden” support of the Equality Act is a corporate bandwagon is quite understandable. However, if we actually listen and see what she is saying in the song and through the music video, perhaps we will appreciate that Swift is being a good, well-informed ally.

The LGBTQ+ community has come a long way and experienced remarkable progress in the past decades. Despite this, its members still face intense backlash by some who remain adamant in being against their sense of identity. In college, this can become a prominent research topic assigned by your professor, requiring you to not only be knowledgeable of the issue but also, in most cases, empathetic towards the LGBTQ+ community.

John Lennon and Elton John released a song “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” in 1974. Elton John challenged John Lennon to join him on stage should their song hit #1. Naturally, it did, and Lennon joined John in one of his concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1974.

It is important to note, though, that Disney and Marvel never really provided any reason for the re-release of Avengers: Endgame. While the prospect of topping the box office seems plausible enough, if you dedicate enough time to dig deeper, you will find that the real reason behind the big move is clear, obvious, and voila – making more money.

The wage gap is one of the modern forms of discrimination in today's world. The wage gap doesn't only exist between genders, but also among races. The wage gap that still exists in 2019 is an important discussion we should make as a society.

Social media can be an simple but lucrative secondary source of income for college students. Learn how you can earn from likes on your social media activities and potentially be the next breakout Internet star.

July 4th is the day the United States gained independence from Britain. The paragon of freedom and inclusivity, what is the significance of the US Declaration of Independence in American history, in world history, and in the modern world?

Walt Disney, JK Rowling, Richard Branson, James Dyson, and Oprah Winfrey are indeed inspirations for us all. It is not sheer luck that takes an ordinary person to the top of the corporate ladder, but determination and perseverance.

Volunteering is not only a great way to improve your resume, but also a wonderful opportunity to expand your perspective. If you're looking for a volunteering opportunity, here are the best organizations and charities for college students.

How did Iceland manage to turn around the future of its teens with one program? Here, we discuss the ins and outs of the Youth in Iceland program and how it transformed Icelandic youths from being heavy drinkers to well-rounded individuals..