Thoughts - Page 84

Netflix’s ‘The Politician,’ and the Issue of Age and Casting

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

There are two sides to casting age-inappropriate actors.…

September 2, 2019

How NetEnt Came to Dominate the World of Online Slot Games

Daniel Reed

The little Swedish company that could is making a big name for itself.…

September 2, 2019

Liam and Miley Got Divorced to the Internet’s Eternal Dismay

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Love is dead.…

September 1, 2019

The Wait is Over: The Band CAMINO Just Released Their New EP

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Deeply personal and utterly dynamic, you won’t have to 'tryhard' to like the album.…

September 1, 2019

Different Ability Versus Disability: Why Language Matters

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

The term disabled isn’t a dirty word, so why act like it is by using alternative phrases?…

August 31, 2019

The Amazon Rainforest Is Burning and Somehow It’s Going Unnoticed

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The Amazon Rainforest is tragically losing 1.5 soccer fields worth of rainforest every single minute to man-made fires.…

August 31, 2019

Here’s What You Need to Know to Grow Out Your Hair

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

Long hair, don't care.…

August 30, 2019

4 Reasons That It’s Time For You to Boycott Coca-Cola

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

We need to take a look at the most prevalent and disturbing cases of unethical behavior by the Coca-Cola corporation.…

August 30, 2019

4 Classic Myths That Deserve the ‘Hadestown’ Treatment

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Broadway-bound composers and producers should look to the Classics for musical theater inspiration.…

August 30, 2019

Bon Iver’s ‘i,i’ Is an Understated, but Beautiful, Finale to the Four Seasons

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Completing a four album cycle, the new release from the indie folk band is another intriguing chapter in the band’s creative evolution.…

August 29, 2019

How to Work an On-Campus Job Without Really Trying

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Some tips for the new recruits in need of a job ... good luck.…

August 29, 2019

My Experience With A Florida Hurricane Still Haunts Me 14 Years Later

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

What do I remember from second grade? Hurricane Wilma.…

August 29, 2019

5 Truths When Your Cousin Is Your Best Friend

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

When your best friend is also family, you have a different type of closeness with them.…

August 28, 2019

‘Diagnosis’ and the Life-Saving Power of Social Media

Carli Moses, Union University

Sanders’ diagnosis? You need to rethink social media.…

August 28, 2019

Does Disney+ Have What It Takes to Save Clint Barton?

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

Probably not. It’ll take a lot to clean up Joss Whedon’s mess.…

August 27, 2019

Priyanka Chopra’s Tweet History Is Questioned at Beautycon

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The famous Indian actress courted controversy for nationalistic and pro-war remarks.…

August 27, 2019

Arriving in Your Study Abroad Destination: Expectations vs. Reality

Lauren Do, Davidson College

It might not be exactly what you anticipated.…

August 27, 2019

What I Learned from the Docuseries ‘Free Meek’

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Meek Mill's situation is the reality for a lot of black men in America.…

August 26, 2019

The Gruesome History of Gynecology

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Women of color have paid an unjust price in the name of gynecological research.…

August 26, 2019

13 Things To Not Forget When Packing for College

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

Here's the essential guide for a smooth move-in process.…

August 26, 2019

What’s All the Buzz? Save the Bees

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Bee colonies around the world are suffering collapses — mainly due to human interference. However, all is not lost; there is still time to save the bees.…

August 25, 2019

Lost and Found: A Journey Into Genealogy Research

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

A death in my family led to some unexpected findings.…

August 24, 2019

The Landscape of Rap Expands as Summer 2019 Comes to a Close

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Megan Thee Stallion’s moniker for summer 2019, “Hot Girl Summer,” illustrates the shifting demography of the rap game to include more women.…

August 23, 2019

Christian French’s New EP Is Chock-Full of Contagious Energy

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Let’s dive 'head first' into his newest release, 'bright side of the moon.'…

August 23, 2019

Broadway’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Tries on a New Pair of Wings

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Aaron Sorkin’s adaption of the beloved Harper Lee novel tinkers with conventions of a classic American story.…

August 23, 2019

Why Bisexuals Can’t Catch a Break From Erasure

Abby Webb, Rice University

You might not realize it, but biphobia and homophobia are wildly different sides of the same coin.…

August 23, 2019

I Went From a Liberal Arts School to Baylor University in Waco, Texas

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

From a liberal arts school in California to a private Baptist university in Texas, the transition taught me about religion, politics and myself.…

August 23, 2019

5 Intuitive Eating Instagram Accounts to Follow

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Amidst all the fad diets and seemingly perfect Instagram models, it's time for some food and body positivity.…

August 22, 2019

Woody Harrelson Is an Iconic Man Who Stays True to Himself

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

He acts, promotes marijuana, hangs with Willie Nelson, walks into oncoming traffic and is related to an assassin. Oh, and he can rock a beanie.…

August 21, 2019

This ‘Superbloom’ Almost Blossoms … but Not Quite

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Ra Ra Riot has some good ideas and some mediocre songs.…

August 20, 2019