Your Professor Is Wrong About Trigger Warnings
Understanding how they differ from censorship is key to understanding why we need them.…
Why You Should Be Watching ‘Red vs. Blue’
Or, how I marathoned thirteen seasons of a show based on a video game I’ve never played.…
Mr. Robot Fans: If You Didn’t Understand the Twist at the End of Season 1, Here’s Why
Many shows now expect their viewers to have a mental catalogue of iconic references, but what if you don’t?…
How to Make Your Living Space into a Community
Four easy ideas that bring neighbors together, something you’ll be glad you have when finals/moving season comes around.…
5 Things to Look Forward to in the Next Season of ‘Game of Thrones’
There will likely be some family reunions, though not all of them will be heartwarming.…
4 Animated Movies You Forgot About (That Aged Really Well)
Even though you loved them as a kid, you’ll like them even more now.…
A Defense of the Embattled “Batman vs. Superman”
If critics were upset because the film failed to live up to their expectations, it was because they set the wrong expectations. …
Why Does Tumblr Have the Most Devoted Users?
Users are dedicated to the site because it offers something that other social media can’t.…
What Theater Kids and Geeks Have in Common
Character acting, improv and ridiculing outsiders? Check, check and check.…
What Pokémon Go’s Popularity Means for the Future
By targeting a tech-savvy demographic and capitalizing on social media acclaim, the app introduced a new type of gaming phenomenon overnight.…
A Newcomer’s Perspective on “Voltron: Legendary Defender”
Recently released on Netflix, the anime reboot has hints of “Avatar,” but riffs on more complex themes.…
What You Need to Know About J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” Production, “The Cursed Child”
The 8th installment of the story, a play premiering soon in London, has drawn ire from fans internationally. As it should have.…
Appreciating ‘The Hunger Games’ from a History Major’s Perspective
For a Young Adult book, Foucauldian themes make an alarming number of appearances.…
What Internet Trolls and Socrates Have in Common
An influencer of ivory tower education and internet flame wars, Socratic skepticism can play an inflammatory role in the age of information.…
Tony Was Right: The Ethical Lessons in ‘Captain America’
For a superhero movie, ‘Captain America’ raises some complicated questions about personal responsibility.…
Why I Won’t Be Buying Any More ‘Captain America’
Making Captain America a Nazi not only tacitly encourages real world anti-Semitism, it spits in the face of the comic’s Jewish ancestry.…
How to Get That Cute English Major to Notice You
A step-by-step guide to making the most of your introductory English class.…
