The Gem Detective

History in the Remaking

A chef? A first lady? An axe murderer? You decide.

by George Spencer

Life, the Metaverse, and Everything

Millions of kids today make and play games on Roblox. They’re also helping build the virtual worlds of tomorrow.

by Louise Matsakis

On His Terms

Breyer’s farewell is the finale to 50 years of Cardinal on the Court.

Throwing Out the Rule Book

Pull up a chair, sports fans. The past century’s paradigm—in which student-athletes compete in exchange for an education—is being upended. And where the ball will land is anyone’s guess.

by Ivan Maisel

The Plot Twist

How a TV news producer wrote her own Hollywood ending.

by Kelli Anderson

Turning the Town Around

How a handful of American communities have begun to curb industrial and economic decline.

by Sam Scott

I’ll Have Flies with That

When selling plants is a killer business.

by Kali Shiloh

Meet Lauren Toomer

Honoring the human body through art.

by Tracie White

When Card Stunts Ruled

Once upon a time, student participation during football games was flipping awesome.

by Sam Scott

Mind Over Major

The case for using college to become more interesting.

by Dan Edelstein