In 2026, it is easier than ever to get burnt out and stressed with the constant noise and the busyness of our calendars. (Photo by Payton Little, The O’Colly)

The MacBook Neo is Apple’s new entry‑level laptop, and it’s the first “student Mac” in a while that doesn’t feel like an apology.(Photo courtesy of Apple)

For some families, especially those with generational ties to universities, a class ring becomes an heirloom rather than an accessory. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

“Watterson Hall” isn’t a reinvention, and it doesn’t try to be. It’s a solid, often moving, sometimes overly sweet collection from a writer trading circus‑life chaos for golf rounds, backyard fairy tales and the long. (Photo by Payton Little, The O’Colly)

For some students, the promise of a free, customizable bear was enough to leave class early. (Photo by Bailey Schmitz, The O’Colly)