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‘Ringing Bell’, Unico, and Sanrio’s Dark Beginnings

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Everyone loves Hello Kitty, but Sanrio’s earliest films reveal something more ominous about the company.…

June 3, 2024

End of The Reel – Quentin Tarantino’s Swan Song

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

What will Quentin Tarantino’s final film be about?…

June 1, 2024

The Case for ‘80s Effects

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

There’s some-Thing about ‘80s creatures that people just can’t shake. …

May 31, 2024

‘Tokyo Vice’ and the Disciplined Criminals in the Yakuza

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How the yakuza have conducted every insidious criminal activity in plain daylight within Japan.…

May 31, 2024

It’s Time for Shane Dawson to Recognize His Privilege

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The popular YouTuber is estimated to be worth millions, so why does he keep acting like he's so poor?…

May 1, 2020

‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is A Dating Show That Actually Shows Personal Growth

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

On the surface, this dating program sounds like your typical reality show fare, but if you dig a little deeper, you'll see the contestants actually develop as people.…

April 30, 2020

6 Autistic Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

April is Autism Awareness Month, but these Instagram accounts are educating people about autism all year round.…

April 29, 2020

Year of the Ox (pictured above) and their new single 'viral' touches on the struggles Asian-Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Year of the Ox Responds to Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With ‘Viral’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Korean American rap duo's latest music video comments on the surge in xenophobia directed at Asian Americans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

April 29, 2020

A woman smiling on a pink and purple background in an article about personality quizzes

Are We Letting Personality Quizzes Define Our Personalities?

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

This beloved internet pastime can mess with our sense of self.…

April 28, 2020

NYC Ballet in an article about high art going digital because of the pandemic

‘Elite’ Forms of Art Are Going Digital To Reconnect With the Masses

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Because of social distancing, museums, opera and ballet are trying to adapt and maintain their audience by going online.…

April 28, 2020

Screenshot of Joe Exotic from Netflix's Tiger King

While We’re All Self-Quarantined, ‘Tiger King’ Offers a Shared Experience

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

In a time when most of us are separated because of social distancing, the viral Netflix hit is a communal cultural event that we can all talk about.…

April 27, 2020

Illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a the Mima from Perfect Blue

‘Perfect Blue’ Perfectly Captures the Loss of Identity in the Internet Age

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Originally released over 23 years ago, the anime horror film feels remarkably prescient in the era of social media.…

April 26, 2020

Illustration by Drew Parrott of Joe Exotic from Tiger King

‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The over-the-top zookeepers of the viral Netflix hit make this series perhaps the strangest true crime series yet.…

April 25, 2020

6 Brownie Instagram Accounts That Will Make Your Life Sweeter

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

These Instagrammers are dedicated to making irresistibly decadent treats. The best part? They will ship them right to your door.…

April 24, 2020

Zodiac memes (like the one above) seem to be all over Instagram as an escape from the harsh realities that we live.

Zodiac Memes Are Taking a Lighthearted Approach to Astrology

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

They're all over Instagram, making the practice fun and accessible to a whole new generation.…

April 24, 2020

How Gatekeeping Is Holding the Gaming Community Together

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

What is usually an exclusionary tactic is bringing gamers together in their attempt to stop the commercialization and death of their culture.…

April 23, 2020

Screenshot from true-crime documentary 'Audrie and Daisy.'

5 True-Crime Documentaries That Will Help You Move on From ‘Tiger King’

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

If you're craving more real life drama, look no further than these gripping films and TV series.…

April 23, 2020

YouTuber Mixed Media Girl in an article about crafts videos

5 YouTubers With Unique Arts and Crafts Videos To Explore

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

These creators will guide you through everything from junk journaling to the art of the 3D pen.…

April 22, 2020

Chris Mann, pictured above with his son, has taken his musical capabilities to create parodies of famous songs to highlight the anxiety and boredom brought on by COVID-19.

The Quarantine-Themed Covers of Chris Mann Are in Line With the Times

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The former contestant on 'The Voice' is making parodies that we can all relate to while we're under lockdown. …

April 22, 2020

Illustration of a penguin from Club Penguin and its puffle

Your Favorite Childhood Game, Club Penguin, Is Making a Comeback

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Say goodbye to any spare time you had left because Club Penguin Rewritten is the perfect recreation of your favorite childhood game.…

April 21, 2020

Illustration of girl using the dating app OKZoomer

OKZoomer Is the New Dating Site for College Students in Social Isolation

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

With the entire country under a mandated self-quarantine, perhaps now is the best time to start looking for companionship with this new dating app.…

April 21, 2020

Instagram museums, like the Dream Factory pictured above, have changed the meaning of museums and that their purpose is.

Are ‘Instagram’ Museums Devaluing Museums, or Reinventing Them?

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Places like The Museum of Ice Cream and the Color Factory provide the perfect backdrop for selfies, but are they really housing art?…

April 20, 2020

‘All American’ Season 2 Characters Are Devastated by Personal Loss

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

South LA provides the perfect backdrop for this CW series about football, family, death — as well as hope.…

April 20, 2020

With social distancing in full effect, a dose of Yoga with Adriene (pictured above) can be the perfect medication.

Why We Need Yoga With Adriene More Than Ever

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The down-to-earth yogi YouTuber makes sure to emotionally connect with her audience as she challenges them physically.…

April 20, 2020

Cairo from Maltese Falcon in an article about queer representation

Queer Representation Has Had a Rocky History in Mass Media

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Although we're finally seeing positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in film and television, that was definitely not always the case. …

April 18, 2020

Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh in 'Killing Eve.'

The Return of ‘Killing Eve’ and the Female Psychopath

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

After an impressively engaging two seasons, the popular BBC show returns, bringing audiences back into the twisted world of Eve and Villanelle, TV’s lovable, female assassin.…

April 17, 2020

‘Ozark’ Season 3 Watches a Family Further Deteriorate

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

With thousands of fans anticipating its release, this popular Netflix drama is now on its third season. But does it hold up as well as the previous ones?…

April 17, 2020