Why Hiring Sensitivity Readers Isn’t Supporting Censorship
Contrary to recent claims, sensitivity readers in the publishing industry aren’t here to kill creativity — I promise.…
Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University
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Marissa Cortes
Stony Brook University
English
‘The Last Jedi’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Universe
The newest installation in the franchise, ‘The Last Jedi,’ upends fan expectations with a number of both pleasant and unpleasant surprises, leaving the Star Wars fanbase divided over its success.…
Morality in Marvel’s ‘The Punisher’
“The Punisher” attempts to engage with the gun control debate but refrains from delving too deeply.…
Valve Corporation Dropped Bitcoin from Steam, So Who Cares?
The gaming platform, Steam, dropped using the form of currency called Bitcoin, but does anyone actually know what Bitcoin is?…
What Can Audiences Expect from ‘Avengers: Infinity War’?
The trailer of the next big Avengers movie is just over two minutes long and here’s what every second of it means.…
The 5 Best Anime Shows for First-Time Watchers
I promise that this list isn’t just every version of 'Naruto.'…
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Totally Revitalizes the God of Thunder
Why is this the first time someone let Thor be funny?…
Visit Panem in the Newly Opened ‘The Hunger Games’ Theme Park
Because who doesn’t want to take a trip to a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to fight to the death? May the odds be ever in your favor.…
‘Holograms from Syria’ Refuses to Let You Ignore the Haunting Images of War
Bennington College student Asad J. Malik, also known by his alias 1RIC, seeks to bring the gruesome reality of war to the forefront with his latest project “Holograms from Syria.”…
5 Young Adult Books That Get Mental Illness Right
The nuances of mental health can be hard to nail in fiction, but these novels do it perfectly.…
Lin-Manuel Miranda Rallies Celebrities to Send Aid to Puerto Rico
Creator of 'Hamilton' Lin-Manuel Miranda has put together a massive effort to rally Puerto Rican celebrities and send aid to the devastated island.…
The Plight of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Media
Everyone knows we’re all just waiting for the robots to rise up and kill us.…
Iowa State University’s Sabah Ali Wants You to Invest in Yourself
As an Amazon Best-Selling Author, Iowa State’s Sabah Ali advocates getting an early start on networking and entrepreneurship.…
‘Elena of Avalor’ is Disney’s First Latina Princess
Disney’s recent history of introducing new, diverse characters has produced their first Latina princess.…
Can You Buy Your Way onto ‘The New York Times’ Bestseller List?
Lani Sarem’s YA fantasy novel ‘Handbook for Mortals’ enjoyed a short few hours as a NYT #1 Bestseller before accusations of foul play emerged.…
Does Marvel’s ‘The Defenders’ Series Live Up to the Hype?
The long-awaited superhero team up has finally hit TV and laptop screens everywhere.…
What to Expect From ‘The Defenders’
Does the show live up to the hype of previous Marvel Netflix series?…
With ‘Grooop,’ This UNC Chapel Hill Student Is Revamping Campus Safety
The self-designated 'mom' of her friend group, Nina Barnett created an app to make sure her friends are safe.…
Why You Need to Be Watching ‘Sugar Pine 7’
The hilarious YouTube series, created by former SourceFed host Steven Suptic, is a sharply modern blend of irony, eccentricity and d.i.y. videography.…
5 Graphic Novels Perfect for Newcomers to the Genre
Traditional books not working out for you? Check out these engaging graphic novels—no prior experience required.…
‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Marks a Historic Step
The movie adaptation of Jenny Han’s YA novel will bring substantial Asian-American representation to the big screen for the first time in two decades.…
Web Comic ‘OMG Check, Please!’ Is Getting Published
Ngozi Ukazu’s web comic about sexuality, hockey and copious amounts of pie will find itself on bookstore shelves next year.…
Spider-Man’s Precarious Role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Spidey’s return to the MCU was celebrated by fans everywhere—but is it really a return?…
Supporting Diversity Doesn’t Stop with ‘Wonderwoman’
'Black Panther,' a film with a 90 percent African-American cast, needs to be successful to reiterate an important point to Hollywood.…
Marvel’s Newest Run of ‘The Vision’ Is Its Most Ambitious Storytelling Yet
The series, which follows a family of robots who desperately want to be human, basks in the irony of their desire.…
Following the Group’s Dissolution, Which One Direction Member Will Thrive?
Each member of the ultra-famous boyband One Direction has released new music since their split, but who will achieve JT status?…
