The Next Great Generation

An online magazine written by and for the Millennial Generation.
  • The Art of #Occupy
    A closer look at how art helped start and sustain the Occupy movement.

  • The Adderall Shortage: A Campus Problem
    Our generation takes amphetamines to get school work done, sacrificing our passions to social narratives of success. Now, an ongoing shortage of Adderall is beginning to affect legitimate patients of ADHD.

  • We’ve Got Issues: A Weekly News & Politics Column
    The Internet blackout makes change in Washington. Stephen Colbert and Herman Cain sing together. Republican primaries are a waste of time and money. And Apple will soon control the minds of all American children.

  • Will Gen Y Be Able to Retire?
    Our procrastination cure? Start saving for retirement now.

Business
image

3 Professional Tips for 2012

Spending just a little time on developing your personal and professional skills can have you reaping the rewards well into the future. Here are three easy ways to become a better you this year.

image

Generation DO: Millennials Restoring Freedom

There are relatively few restrictions on the average American’s life. However, that’s not the case for at least 27 million people around the world trapped in the bondage of human trafficking.

Current Events
image

The Adderall Shortage: A Campus Problem

Our generation takes amphetamines to get school work done, sacrificing our passions to social narratives of success. Now, an ongoing shortage of Adderall is beginning to affect legitimate patients of ADHD.

image

PolicyMic: How To Avoid Student Debt

It’s been engrained in our culture that if young students don’t earn a degree, they’ll never be able to find a good job. With a little research and common sense, people can realize that this is not as absolute as they may have been led to believe.

Lifestyle
image

Today on Tumblr: Occupy Valentine’s Day

Yes, there have been movies, episodes of TV shows, and mothers across American telling you Valentine’s Day is no big deal, especially if you’re a single woman. “It was invented by Hallmark!” your similarly single friends say. But, one Kay Jewelers commercial pushes you over the edge, and you know you’re surrounded by lies. In retort: a new Tumblr, [...]

image

No, Damnit! The Art of Saying “No”

Saying no can be challenging, especially with the expectations of friends and family members. How can we say no without making waves? Here are some tips on saying no and getting what you want.

Arts/Entertainment
image

Is Streaming The Future Long Tail?

Hulu is not the only one prepping its bouquet with more diverse and original content. It looks like streaming services will soon become a serious challenge to traditional TV.

image

TNGG’s Grammy Preview: Who will win?

Like it or not, the Grammys are back. And despite being the most overrated night in the music industry, its exposure on national television will give it major leverage over the musical trends for the next 365 days.