Thoughts - Page 109

On the Eve of His 119th Birthday, a Look Into the Legacy of Alfred Hitchcock

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

His films and notoriety are definitely not for 'The Birds.'…

August 9, 2018

Could Kendrick Lamar Be a Triple Threat?

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

The hip-hop star recently made, and nailed, his acting debut.…

August 8, 2018

Logan Paul: Back at It Again with the Questionable Content

Rebecca Crosby, American University

He’s trying to rebuild his career by ... doing nothing differently.…

August 8, 2018

A Congressional Candidate Has Been *Inaccurately* Outed as Having a Bigfoot Kink

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Is nothing off-limits in modern politics?…

August 8, 2018

Can We Please Ignore the Millie Bobby Brown & Jacob Sartorius Breakup? Thanks

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

They're too young to have to deal with nationwide scrutiny, so everyone just needs to just move on.…

August 8, 2018

Trump Mocks LeBron for Providing Upward Mobility to Disadvantaged Communities

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Just classic stuff you'd expect the president to ridicule.…

August 8, 2018

‘Christopher Robin’ Is a Fun, Weird Trip Back to the Hundred Acre Wood

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Part nostalgia, part saccharine, the reboot largely comes up short.…

August 8, 2018

On the ‘Bachelorette’ Finale, Bigotry Wins

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Garrett Yrigoyen won Becca’s heart, despite hearting some controversial posts on Instagram.…

August 8, 2018

7 Reasons Why Millennials Will Never Stop Loving Libraries

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It's about a lot more than the books.…

August 8, 2018

The San Antonio Spurs’ New Co-Ed Dance Team Might Not Be As Equitable As It Seems

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

You can usher in the new without trashing the old.…

August 7, 2018

Zendaya Perfectly Illustrated the Need for More Diversity in Casting

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Of all the racial biases in Hollywood, casting descriptions are some of the worst.…

August 7, 2018

Why Everyone’s Freaking Out About Beyoncé

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Vogue will never be the same.…

August 7, 2018

Shaun King Is Everything Right About Social Media Activism

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Slacktivist, he is not.…

August 7, 2018

The Kardashians Are Keeping up with the Theme of ‘Family Destroyed by Fame’

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

And the latest fight centered around ... a family Christmas card?…

August 7, 2018

The Immigration Platform ‘Undocumedia’ Has Been Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The undocumented community has struggled to accept the guilt of one of its most cherished organizations.…

August 6, 2018

Is Hip-Hop Provocateur Russ a Rap God or Just a SoundCloud Pot-Stirrer?

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

If Step No. 1 is calling attention to yourself, Russ has done that in spades. It's his music that might not be up to snuff.…

August 6, 2018

In the Kardashian/Jenner Household, ‘Anorexic’ Is Apparently a Compliment

Cameron Andersen, New York University

In the real world, it's an eating disorder.…

August 6, 2018

The New Hulu Comedy ‘Shrill’ Is Exactly What the Body Positivity Movement Needs

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

And author Lindy West is finally getting the small-screen treatment she deserves.…

August 5, 2018

Will the ‘Slender Man’ Film Be Able to Overcome Its Meme Origins and Succeed?

Abby Hall, Hollins University

I'm skeptical.…

August 5, 2018

Reality TV Shows Need to Provide Their Contestants Counseling, a Thread

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

In the last decade alone, 21 reality show contestants have taken their lives after the cameras stopped rolling.…

August 5, 2018

Peecycling Might Be Coming to a Toilet Near You

Christian Cannon, Rice University

Reduce. Reuse. Peecycle?…

August 5, 2018

Can ‘Shazam!’ Be the Soft Reboot the DCEU Needs?

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

If the new trailer for 'Shazam!' is any indication, writers at Warner Bros. have finally heard their movies are too dark.…

August 5, 2018

Game Pass Has the Potential to Completely Disrupt the Video Game Industry

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Meet 'the Netflix of gaming.'…

August 4, 2018

Face It, ‘Friends’ Was Super Problematic

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

It might hurt to admit, but Chandler and Ross basically wrote the book on toxic masculinity.…

August 3, 2018

James Graham Just Became the Winner of ‘The Four’

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

But will his new deal with Republic Records be enough for him to become a mainstream artist?…

August 3, 2018

Pope Francis Just Altered the Catholic Church’s Views on the Death Penalty

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The unorthodox pope is shaking things up left and right.…

August 3, 2018

10 Things You Learn About Sex in Your 20s

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Like most things in life, sex is trial and error.…

August 3, 2018

LeBron’s School Opening Changes the Conversation Surrounding His Legacy

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

I mean, Jordan never built a school.…

August 2, 2018

These 5 Books Are Begging For Video Game Adaptations

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Your favorite novel might be the next game of the year.…

August 2, 2018

You Need to Try Forest Bathing, Which Is Exactly What You Think It Is

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Research has found that the practice has empirical, quantitative health benefits.…

August 2, 2018