beauty

‘Single’s Inferno,’ Relationships and Beauty for the Audience

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Audiences react to the latest season of ‘Single’s Inferno’ and find comfort in the interpersonal drama that ensues.…

February 7, 2024

Beyond the Fantastical: The Beauty of Animal Perspective in Fiction

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

Animal's perspective in realistic fiction offers a different lens to the traditional form.…

August 22, 2023

The Beauty of Michigan Throughout the Year

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

Rich in nature, the state has an extraordinary sight to see every season of the year, whether it be waterfalls, fields or lighthouses.…

March 22, 2022

Paris Syndrome and Why Europe’s Beauty Lives Mostly in Our Heads

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

While we are accustomed to viewing the idealized continent through rose-colored glasses, many tourists leave feeling less than content.…

November 18, 2021

Weakened Friends Emphasizes the Beauty of Indie

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The underground band creates meaningful connections with their fans while still producing quality music.…

October 1, 2021

Main Character Syndrome and the Beauty of ‘Performance’

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

The popular idea that we are all writing our own stories may seem self-centered, but it can inspire us all to act gracefully.…

July 25, 2021

Gaston and LeFou Will Return in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series on Disney+

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

The channel has approved a series that will focus on the unlikely duo of the tale’s lovable villains, alongside a brand new character named Tilly.…

July 6, 2021

‘The Father’ Portrays the Beauty of Devotion and Loss

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The film explores the pain experienced by people suffering from elderly dementia along with their dedicated loved ones.…

April 21, 2021

7 Weird K-Beauty Skincare Products That Actually Work

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ingredients like donkey milk and egg yolk extract may seem strange at first, but they have myriad benefits to the skin.…

February 22, 2021

‘Ugly Beauty’ Portrays a Dramatic Journey of Self-Exploration and Self-Awakening

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Jolin Tsai’s hit 2018 song and music video explore her personal struggles as an artist by diving into a study of one’s identity.…

February 17, 2021

Webtoon ‘True Beauty’ Reveals the Dark Side of Society’s Beauty Standards

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Despite the digital cartoon's setting of South Korea, its lessons for eschewing superficiality apply across the globe.…

January 28, 2021

The Price of a Clear Face: Glossier, Minimalist Beauty and More

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Oftentimes, brands that pride themselves on being innovative and uplifting aren't all that great for you.…

December 4, 2020

‘I Am Greta’ Reveals the Beauty and Horror Behind Climate Activism

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

The Hulu documentary follows the teenage global climate activist as she becomes one of the most known leaders today.…

November 26, 2020

On ‘ALIEN,’ Lee Su-hyun Highlights the Beauty of Being Different

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

One half of the brother-sister duo AKMU, the musician is spreading a message of positivity with her debut single.…

November 10, 2020

Webtoon ‘Lookism’ Looks Into Beauty Standards in South Korea

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

While the world has lauded the country for K-beauty, this webtoon shows the dark side of South Korean beauty standards.…

March 23, 2020

Green Is the New Black: What Switching to Clean Beauty Products Has Taught Me

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

By ditching toxic ingredients, you’ll not only benefit your skin, but also your mind and the planet.…

February 18, 2020

Beauty on a Budget: The Essential Makeup Guide for College Students

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Staying fabulous and frugal is a hard balance to maintain. So, when you have to budget, keep in mind these cost-effective products.…

December 3, 2019

Violette_Fr Is the Diverse and Artistic Beauty Channel Everyone Needs

Carli Moses, Union University

On this beautifully filmed YouTube channel, artists highlight the creative potential hidden within a self-care routine.…

November 29, 2019

I Tried Pattern Beauty, and This Is What Happened

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Curly gals and gents, brace yourselves!…

October 15, 2019

Tyris Manney Beauty Products Have Ingredients You Can Actually Pronounce

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

And they're 100% organic and vegan.…

September 18, 2019

The Problem With the Beauty Community: BeautyCon Edition

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

“It looks as though the beauty community may still need a crash course in inclusivity and kindness.”…

September 5, 2019

Priyanka Chopra’s Tweet History Is Questioned at Beautycon

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The famous Indian actress courted controversy for nationalistic and pro-war remarks.…

August 27, 2019

What’s Behind K-Pop: The Madness Behind the Beauty

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

It's time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.…

July 16, 2019

The Beauty of Breaking Gender Norms in Fashion

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Disregard gender norms — it’s 2019.…

July 11, 2019

The 6 Unknown Beauty YouTubers You Should Be Watching

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Sometimes smaller is better.…

July 8, 2019

The James Charles vs. Tati Westbrook Feud Is Textbook Beauty-Community Toxicity

Anna Sutherland, American University

The scandal is just the latest squabble in a community where inner beauty means next to nothing.…

May 15, 2019

YouTube’s Defunctland Explores the Derelict Beauty of Abandoned Theme Parks

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Trust your recommended section on this one.…

January 22, 2019

YouTuber Safiya Nygaard Is Melting Down Every Beauty Product She Can Find

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

And it makes for a very entertaining YouTube channel.…

January 17, 2019

9 Weird Beauty Trends That We Need to Leave in 2018

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Halo brows? Seriously?…

January 7, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Dumplin” Is for the Beauty Queen in All of Us

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Beauty pageants have always been, and will always be, backdrops for soaring human drama.…

December 11, 2018