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Is Freeform the Most Woke Channel on Television?

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many of Freeform’s original series address important, often underrepresented communities.  …

May 13, 2018

3 Reasons Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is a Game-Changer for the Asian Community

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Jon Chu’s 'Crazy Rich Asians' gives people of the Asian community the representation it deserves in this comedic film.…

May 12, 2018

Karen Gillan Volunteers to Direct an All-Female Marvel Movie

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The 'Avengers' actress revealed that the Marvel women are ready for an all-female film.…

May 11, 2018

‘Dear White People’ Season 2 Is the Black College Drama the World Deserves

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

The Netflix Original is an intimate and refreshing portrait of the complexities of black student life at predominately white institutions.…

May 11, 2018

The Best Types of BuzzFeed Quizzes 

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

If you're unsure which potato chip flavor matches your personality, look no further!…

May 11, 2018

5 Hispanic YouTube Channels to Follow

Study Breaks Writer

When it comes to content, borders don't exist.…

May 11, 2018

5 Things John Mulaney Gets Right About College in His New Standup

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

This one’s for the English majors.…

May 10, 2018

Queer Representation in Marvel Seems to Emerge in ‘Infinity War’

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Marvel films have an increasing amount of gender and racial diversity, so why not add queer representation to the mix?…

May 9, 2018

‘The Winds of Winter’ Release Date Is Still a Mystery After Seven Years

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

Winter is coming, but no one knows when.…

May 8, 2018

Is Thanos a Hero in ‘Infinity War’?

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Thanos is one of the greatest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — partly because of how heroic he is.…

May 7, 2018

Pubescent Pulchritude and Violence Collide in the HBO Series ‘Sharp Objects’

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

If you're a fan of 'Gone Girl,' you won't want to miss HBO's 'Sharp Objects' this summer.…

May 4, 2018

The 15 Most Woke Films of the Decade That You Need to See

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

If you haven't seen these films, you are missing out.…

May 4, 2018

4 Reasons Why College Students Should Watch BuzzFeed Unsolved

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

Forget finals and projects — you need this YouTube series to de-stress (and stay alive!).…

May 4, 2018

3 BuzzFeed News Investigations That Prove They’re a Legitimate Source

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Despite being known for its quick and viral content, these investigations may support the case to consider BuzzFeed as a legitimate news source.…

May 4, 2018

‘Kim Possible’ Live Action Cast Announcement Leaves Fans Unsatisfied

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Although fans of the cartoon are excited for the upcoming 'Kim Possible' live action movie, some people aren't too happy with the casting.…

May 3, 2018

Bill Cosby and Lawyers Might Appeal His ‘Public Lynching’

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

According to his lawyer, Cosby received too harsh of a sentence, which they claim is partly a result of the court allowing so many women to testify against him.…

May 2, 2018

In the #MeToo Era, Molly Ringwald Reexamines Her John Hughes Roles

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The star, and many others, have pointed to a troubling undercurrent of sexual harassment in the iconic ’80s films.…

May 2, 2018

5 Summer Blockbusters That Will Have You Rolling in Nostalgia

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

Use them as motivation to help you get through finals.…

May 1, 2018

With Gender-Bending, Cosplay Adds Another Layer of Creativity

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

By treating gender as a variable, cosplayers get to think about what really, actually makes their characters tick.…

May 1, 2018

It’s About Time to Stop Making Tonya Harding the Hero

Brittany Sims, Temple University

Harding was involved in one of the biggest scandals in sports history, so why is America making her the hero?…

May 1, 2018

Making Marvel Moves

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Following the release of 'Infinity War,' the Marvel Cinematic Universe has transitioned into a new era, one whose future is unclear.…

May 1, 2018

Why Fans of ‘The 100’ Think That Season 5 Might Change Everything

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

After jumping forward six years, The CW show has some serious explaining to do.…

April 30, 2018

Following the Success of ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Home Improvement’ Wants Its Piece of the Pie

Alex Johnson, New York University

If one ’90s reboot is good, then two has to be better!…

April 30, 2018

Are Esports Becoming More Popular Than Traditional Sports?

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Esports are overtaking the competitive world while traditional sports are becoming increasingly outdated.…

April 29, 2018

Wyatt Cenac’s ‘Problem Areas’ Is Everything Late-Night TV Has Been Missing

Andria Modica, Drexel University

Imagine: Instead of just making jokes about problems, someone made a show about actually trying to fix them?…

April 27, 2018

FX’s ‘Pose’ Is Making History Before It’s Even Premiered

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

How 'Pose' is bringing ball culture back to the forefront.…

April 27, 2018

Shhh … A Sequel for ‘A Quiet Place’ Is in the Works

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Ironically, it looks like silent movies are the future of film.…

April 27, 2018

5 Reasons You Should Be Excited About Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

'Avengers: Infinity War' will add new defining characters and possibly take away some that we have grown to love in the Marvel universe.…

April 26, 2018

How the Disney Princess Movies Went from Fairy Tales to Feminism

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How the Disney princesses went from fitting into glass slippers to breaking the glass ceiling.…

April 25, 2018

Are Inclusion Riders Problematic?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Hollywood’s always had a diversity problem, but are inclusion riders the solution?…

April 25, 2018