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It’s great to see that retailers are recognizing that college girls like to show their school spirit as much as guys — and want to do so in cute clothing. In the past year or so, brands like Banner 47, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret Pink, and... Read the rest of this post

There’s a student debt crisis in the U.S. According to the Project on Student Debt, two thirds of the 2010 graduating class were carrying some amount of student loan debt, averaging $25,250 in debt, up 5% from 2009. And that’s only undergrad... Read the rest of this post

The Occupy Wall Street movement has captured the attention of students across the country. In fact, today, there is an Occupy Colleges protest scheduled for 4:30pm, when students at more than 90 colleges plan to walk out of class to show their... Read the rest of this post

Today we bring you another installment of the latest youth research available for sale or download. Remember if your company has comprehensive research for sale that focuses on youth between the ages of 8 and 24, email us to be included in the next... Read the rest of this post

Ypulse has always been impressed with Millennials’ interest in social causes, and in particular, their commitment to protecting the environment. Despite their busy schedules, they want to do their part to contribute to change. The first step of... Read the rest of this post

Most students are back in school by now, and despite the stereotype that students dread the end of summer freedom, students most commonly say they’re excited to be back in class, according to a Ypulse back-to-school survey. College students (66%)... Read the rest of this post

Food is a huge part of social culture, even for Millennials. High school and college students aren’t known for their culinary expertise, but 65% of female students and 67% of male students enjoy cooking, according to a recent Ypulse Report. More... Read the rest of this post

Today’s post comes from Youth Advisory Board member Amanda Aziz, a Gen Yer who is well aware of the workplace challenges facing her generation, from not wanting to be stuck in a cubicle to not wanting to be unemployed. Gen Yers have a... Read the rest of this post

The images of spring break that you find in the media aren’t quite accurate. What you see on MTV, Mun2, and even “CSI: Miami”…that represents a small sliver of college students who go in for wild parties and exotic beach holidays... Read the rest of this post

The recently released 2010 Freshman Survey from the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA found American students are stressed to the hilt and not feeling too good about themselves. The survey prompted a flurry of responses from the media,... Read the rest of this post

Ed. Note: Today's Ypulse Youth Advisory Board post comes from neurobiology major Camilla Nord who shares some firsthand insights and hard science in response to the recent New York Times piece on "Growing Up Digital." Remember you can communicate... Read the rest of this post

Today's Ypulse Interview is with Taylor Audette, a college student at the University of Southern California, who decided to launch her own campaign against digital abuse after experiencing harassment online. For the past few months, Say It 2 My Face... Read the rest of this post

Today's Ypulse Interview is with Northwestern student Ben Millstein, Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of multimedia storytelling platform Massive.tv. Ben recently reached out over email to tell me about wading into entrepreneurial waters with a team... Read the rest of this post

Ed. Note: Our upcoming Ypulse Research report will dive deeper into the low youth turnout this past election day and the activism, attitudes and participation of high school and college students across the country, but today we wanted to share a... Read the rest of this post

Today we have our monthly sponsored post from Jason Bakker, Director of Marketing at Campus Media Group. This is the latest in a monthly series of posts that's part of Campus Media Group's site sponsorship. More On Buying Unmeasurable Media Seth... Read the rest of this post

As any teenager could tell you, college admissions are getting more competitive every year — and increasingly, great grades and SAT scores don't guarantee anything. Interested in the role community service plays in admissions, the folks at... Read the rest of this post

A mere 40 miles from the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country and the home of the Amish, officials representing a tiny school of 216 students located in Harrisburg, PA have decided to turn back time to the golden days of yesteryear. The special date... Read the rest of this post

Today we have our monthly sponsored post from Jason Bakker, Director of Marketing at Campus Media Group. This is the latest in a monthly series of posts that's part of Campus Media Group's site sponsorship. Tech Addicts – The Reality of... Read the rest of this post

As more dating websites and digital matchmaking tools target college students, more studies come out that teens and twentysomethings are adopting a more casual attitude towards finding a significant other (or not-so-significant as the case may... Read the rest of this post

Today we have our monthly sponsored post from Jason Bakker, Director of Marketing at Campus Media Group. This is the latest in a monthly series of posts that's part of Campus Media Group's site sponsorship. Don’t Abandon Your College... Read the rest of this post

Today we have our monthly sponsored post from Jason Bakker, Director of Marketing at Campus Media Group. This is the latest in a monthly series of posts that's part of Campus Media Group's site sponsorship. Selling The ‘Suck’ In the... Read the rest of this post

Today's Ypulse Youth Advisory Board post comes from Raymond Braun in response to "The 50 Most Stressful Colleges" rankings recently put out by The Daily Beast. As a current Stanford student, Raymond, his fellow students and campus administrators had... Read the rest of this post

Today's Ypulse Interview is with Marie Policastro, Manager, Partnership Marketing at Barnes & Noble College Marketing. Ypulse Youth Marketing Mashup attendees can catch Marie and the B&N team sharing some of the best practices for brands... Read the rest of this post

Today's Ypulse Author Spotlight is on Anya Kamenetz and her new book DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education. If the title (and awesome cover) didn't clue you in, DIY U is an impassioned call to action for... Read the rest of this post

Today we have our monthly sponsored post from Jason Bakker, the Director of Marketing at Campus Media Group. This is the latest in a monthly series of posts that's part of Campus Media Group's site sponsorship. Increasing The Odds 5 tips for... Read the rest of this post