Why Does the Horror Genre So Consistently Underachieve?

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMay 25, 2017

The success of 'Get Out' didn't raise the bar for thrillers; it revealed how low that bar is set.

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Yale Photojournalist Clara Mokri Explores Iranian-American Identity with ‘Cherry Rice’

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMay 21, 2017

The globetrotting junior already has a number of gorgeous projects under her belt, touching on narratives from surf culture to apartheid.

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The 5 Best Independent Magazines

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMay 11, 2017

To be fair though, this list doesn't consider 'Study Breaks.'

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The Meltdown at Fyre Fest Is Part of a Larger Problem with Festival Culture

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMay 3, 2017

There's a good reason why artists and fans are moving away from large-scale, three-day events.

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What ‘13 Reasons Why’ Gets Right About Suicide Awareness

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghApril 21, 2017

If society is going to be open about mental health issues, it has to be frank about suicide.

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SCAD’s Savana Ogburn Wants Her Photography to ‘Look Like It Came from Party City’

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghApril 13, 2017

The talented nineteen-year-old is already being commissioned by 'Nylon' and 'Rookie' for her eccentric eye.

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4 Cancelled Shows That Are Still Worth a Watch

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghApril 5, 2017

Watching TV is all fun and games until your favorite series gets cancelled.

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Why Is YouTube Threatened by Queer Content?

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMarch 29, 2017

New safe-search restrictions on the site block certain LGBT+ videos, sending negative messages to viewers about homosexuality.

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5 Websites for Soon-to-Be Graduates

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMarch 22, 2017

With graduation around the corner, these sites will help you fake the whole “adulting” thing.

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What to Consider When Applying for Remote Internships

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMarch 19, 2017

In today’s digital workforce, you can work an eight-hour shift in the comfort of your pajamas.

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The Next Best Netflix Binge for Bob Ross Fans

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMarch 8, 2017

Whether you’re an artist or just looking for your next Netflix binge, “Abstract” offers something for everyone.

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Music Connoisseur and Photographer Emily Dubin Is Chronicling the Philadelphia Music Scene

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghMarch 3, 2017

Between music-video production and photography shoots for magazines, the Temple University student is transforming her high-school hobby into a lifelong career.

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What You Need to Know About Shia LaBeouf’s “He Will Not Divide Us”

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghFebruary 26, 2017

Though no stranger to performance art, LaBeouf may have outdone himself with his latest project.

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The “Archie” Reboot with a “Twin Peaks” Twist

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghFebruary 20, 2017

“Riverdale” TV show spins “Archie” comics into a crime/mystery series.

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Going Rogue: Why Government Organizations Have Taken to Twitter

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghFebruary 10, 2017

Facing regulatory muzzles from the Trump administration, key agencies and scientists are finding creative, sometimes illegal ways of speaking up.

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Fantastic Artists and Where to Find Them: Instagram Edition

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghFebruary 1, 2017

Breaking away from its food-diary reputation, Instagram has become an expressive tool for painters, embroiders and every artist in between.

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Why You Should Binge-Watch ‘Voltron’ This Week

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghJanuary 27, 2017

Fans of the original anime will find even more to love with Netflix’s aesthetically pleasing reboot.

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If You Watch That, Read This

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghJanuary 23, 2017

If you like 'The Walking Dead,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Dexter' or 'Supergirl,' we’ve got some books you should check out.

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Artist Hannah Altman’s Photography Shows the Subjectivity of Beauty

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghJanuary 13, 2017

In her current work, 'Luminous/Weightless,' the Point Park student continues to explore themes of femininity and domesticity through striking mixed media.

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Reasons to Be Optimistic About 2017

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghJanuary 3, 2017

When the going gets tough, the tough make memes.

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The Broke College Student Holiday Gift Guide

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghDecember 23, 2016

Only get $7 back after selling your $350 textbooks? Here’s a gift guide perfect for students on a (very tiny) budget.

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HBO’s “Westworld” Examines Artificial Intelligence and the Final Frontier

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghDecember 16, 2016

The series showcases both ends of the human psyche, from brutality to conscience, and is beautifully complex as a result.

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Student Gabriella Bower Is Using Fashion to Promote Social Change

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghDecember 16, 2016

Bower, a junior at NYU, is flipping fashion’s stigma of superficiality on its head with her forward-thinking initiatives.

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What Could Be Improved and What Needs to Stay in “Pacific Rim: Maelstrom”

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghDecember 3, 2016

The strangeness of “Pacific Rim” is essential to its plot, but we’re all hoping the sequel holds as much humor as its predecessor, too.

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The New “A Series of Unfortunate Events” Show Is What the Books Deserve

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghNovember 29, 2016

With the Lemony Snicket film adaptation less-than-satisfying, viewers hope the newly-announced Netflix series will do it justice.

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The Top 10 Yummiest Cereals Ranked For Your Eating Pleasure

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghNovember 18, 2016

Millennials may be ruining other industries, but don’t you dare blame us for the decline in our precious cereal sales.

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7 YouTubers to Inspire Your Artistic Side

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghNovember 11, 2016

Whether you’re an artistic veteran or someone who can barely draw at all, these seven YouTubers will light an inspirational fire under your ass.

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The Stages of a Mid-Semester Breakdown and How to Overcome All That College Dread

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghNovember 4, 2016

Go ahead—eat pizza in bed and binge-watch Netflix instead of writing your dreaded midterm paper; it can only go up from here (right?).

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6 Spooky Shows to Binge-Watch If You Weren’t Invited to the Halloween Party

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghOctober 28, 2016

Don’t just throw away your Halloween night if you can’t find plans; sit back and (try to) relax while watching one of these six hair-raising TV shows.

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So You Want to Be an Author: National Novel Writing Month

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghOctober 21, 2016

If you really want to get your creative juices flowing, commit to NaNoWriMo for the month of November.

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The Pro’s and Con’s of Moving to a City for College: As Told by a Small Town Local

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghOctober 15, 2016

Sometimes you just miss that clean, fresh air of your tiny, little hometown.

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4 Underrated YouTubers to Cure Your Internet Boredom

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghOctober 8, 2016

We’re all sick of music video parodies and Harambe compilations. Move on to the good stuff.

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5 Books Best Enjoyed in Fall

Ashley Wertz, University of PittsburghOctober 2, 2016

Here’s a list of literary masterpieces to help you celebrate autumn’s arrival.

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