The 2026-2027 Common App essay prompts have been confirmed, so if you are in the high school Class of 2027, what are you waiting for? Now is the time to start drafting your Common App essay.With that ...

Five really short ones! This past weekend, USG movies programmed an oft-overlooked Oscars category: short films. I went on Saturday, Feb. 21 to review the Narrative Shorts, which included five films ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Colleen Shogan, former Archivist of the U.S., about an initiative to "debrief America" in its 250th year with essays by prominent Americans, starting with George W. Bush.

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti which will be on January 12, 2026, students can learn and adapt the learnings of him. It’s a good opportunity to read about his ...

“Amy Parris, who does costumes for the show, lent me the costume,” the actor said before explaining why he dressed as Steve Harrington. By Lexy Perez Digital Editor and Producer After a photo of Joe ...

Graphic novels combine visual art and narrative depth, offering students a unique opportunity to analyze characters in ways that traditional texts can’t. Whether you’re working on a literature ...

For many students, essays can feel like distant, formal tasks with little room for passion. But what if your favorite superhero saga or indie graphic novel became the centerpiece of your next ...

As I write this, it is essay-writing season in many colleges and universities. For my own courses, I just graded 52 research papers. This week, I will receive 25 additional essays to grade. It will ...