Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Hollywood lacks in diversity when it comes to LGBTQ+ actors, but does that mean gay characters should only be played by gay actors?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Yes, it couldn’t hurt to support local beekeepers, but the bees we should really be focusing on aren’t the domesticated ones; it’s wild honey bees and bumblebees we need to worry about.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize ‘soft masculinity,’ but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

There’s no question that cyberpunk draws heavy influence from East Asian culture and aesthetics, so why aren’t Asian characters and creators given their dues within the genre?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Who does the United States use to do a job that nobody else wants to do? The newest addition to the DCEU offers a dark reminder that oftentimes, it’s the scapegoats.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Batman’s most iconic sidekick recently came out as bisexual in an issue of ‘Batman Urban Legends.’ It’s a big step for representation, but queerness has a long history in DC comics.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

In the wake of anxiety-inducing news like the UN’s climate crisis ‘code red,’ the genre can offer an aesthetic and a sense of optimism that is actionable.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

The billionaire may be the most charming public figure to come out of Silicon Valley yet, but his influence is an echo of old, problematic ideas about the rich.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

With the success of movies like ‘Joker,’ series like ‘Loki,’ and characters like Harley Quinn, we’ve got to ask — what is it about villains that is so endearing to audiences?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

There’s a reboot of this iconic teen drama in the works, and although we don’t know much about it as of right now, what little information we do have doesn’t bode well.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

With a reboot on the horizon, it’s important to address the tendency of the original show to treat its less exorbitantly rich characters with downright cruelty.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

The British influencer has elicited accusations of cultural appropriation and fetishization following their statement that they now identify as Korean. Here’s why.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

An idea that’s back up for discussion because of the latest Billie Eilish video, the term refers to media alluding to queer representation, but never delivering upon it. 

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

This saltwater aquarium staple has long since invaded the American coastline. Here’s how it happened, why it’s a problem, and what people are doing to try and fix it.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

In the wake of the dissatisfying ending to CBC’s popular television sitcom, actors are speaking out about their poor experience on the show and fans are grappling with the controversy.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Despite current attitudes toward LGBTQ+ identities being largely dismissive and negative in the country, Korea has a long and vibrant history of queerness.