Sam Benezra

8 Nashville Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

Nashville may be known for country, but the Music City has so much to offer across all genres. For years, it was difficult for rock bands and rap artists to gain any traction in the city’s world-famous music scene, but that has begun to change thanks to an influx of talent from other parts of… Read More
A Broke Student’s Travel Guide to Nashville

There’s never a dull moment in Music City, whether you’re getting rowdy in a Broadway honky tonk, chowing down on a sizzling piece of hot chicken, or taking in a show at the Grand Ole Opry. Always a top destination for the country music faithful, Nashville has developed a reputation in recent years for its… Read More
Why Immigrants Are More Likely to Study STEM Than U.S.-Born Students

U.S. immigrant children are more likely than US.-born children to study and pursue careers in STEM fields, a new study by Duke University and Stanford finds. The researchers attribute these findings to the immigrant children’s comparative advantage in non-English-intensive subjects and comparative disadvantage in English-intensive subjects. “Most studies on the assimilation of immigrants focus on… Read More
8 Los Angeles Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

As one of the cultural centers of the United States, Los Angeles has been called home by many towering figures of popular music, who have flocked to the shores of Southern California seeking the warmth and distinctive creative energy that only L.A. can provide. The city that produced The Doors, the Red Hot Chili Peppers,… Read More
8 Chicago Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

Chicago, the hub of the heartland, has produced some of the greatest pop and rock acts of all time. The list of Chicago luminaries, as diverse as it is star-studded, includes Muddy Waters, Kanye West, Earth, Wind & Fire and, of course, Chicago. Never keen to fall far behind its coastal competition in New York… Read More
A Broke Student’s Travel Guide to New Orleans

Without a doubt one of the most unique cities in the United States, if not the world, is New Orleans. Nowhere else do you find such a distinct blend of cultures. Since the city was founded in 1718, it passed through the hands of the French and Spanish before it was bought by the U.S.… Read More
8 Boston Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

With 35 colleges, including the eminent music school the Berklee College of Music, Boston is overflowing with young musicians and music fans alike. Over the years, the city has produced luminaries of various genres, from the Pixies to the Cars to none other than Aerosmith. Here are eight Boston bands to keep an eye on:… Read More
Could Universal Basic Income Work? Ask Stanford

Income inequality is growing, not just in the United States but in other parts of the world. There is also the fast-approaching threat of job loss caused by innovation in automation and artificial intelligence. To address these challenges, policymakers will have to come up with a viable solution. Could universal basic income (UBI) — a… Read More
8 Portland Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

A city best known for keeping it weird, Portland’s commitment to eccentricity has created one of the most unique music scenes in the country. The city’s scene came to prominence during the hipster explosion of the 1990s and 2000s, as bands like the Decemberists, Modest Mouse, and Menomena rose to prominence out of the city.… Read More
A Broke Student’s Travel Guide to Prague

“The City of a Hundred Spires,” “the Golden City,” “the heart of Europe,” “Rome of the North,” “the pearl among Cities,” and “the Mother of Cities” — one of the grandest and most arresting cities in the world, Prague has been called many things, all of which speak to the city’s tremendous history and beauty.… Read More
Forest Snowpack Decline Could Stunt Tree Growth, Impact Animal and Human Life

Climate change could drastically reduce winter snowpack in forests across the northeastern United States, creating a cascade of problems for the ecosystems of affected forests as well as human populations living in those areas, according to a new study. Drawing on over 60 years of data showing winter snowpack declines at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest… Read More
7 Austin Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on

Home to the University of Texas, Austin is one of the musical hubs of the United States. The city was put on the map in the 1970s by the outlaw country movement led by artists like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. Frustrated with the silky production standards and buttoned-up culture of the country… Read More
Traveling to Edinburgh on a Student Budget

One of the most historic and spectacular cities in all of Great Britain, Edinburgh is a city that every globetrotting student should consider visiting. Located in southeast Scotland, Edinburgh is Scotland’s second most populous city and has served as its capital since at least the 15th century. It is also the second most popular tourist… Read More
Over 200 Worldwide Leaders’ ‘Call to Action’ to Reduce Biodiversity Loss

A group of more than 200 leaders representing global financial institutions, governments and corporations from around the world have jointly released a “Call to Action,” calling for the international community to heighten efforts to protect biodiversity, reduce biodiversity loss, and improve the standards of biodiversity mitigation efforts. The “Call to Action” was released by the… Read More
6 NYC Bands for College Students to Keep an Eye on

With over 9 million people from across the globe, New York City has so much music to offer. The city has a rich tradition of producing leading musicians across genres. A new generation of New York groups and artists is now emerging, bringing old sounds into new contexts and fusing genres as they please. From… Read More