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Jockstraps and Muscles are for the Girls Now, Actually

“Love Lies Bleeding” promotional materials subvert gender expectations with female stars performing masculinity.…

March 7, 2024

A still from fantasy series, 'Xena: Warrior Princess.'

Muscular Women and High Stakes: Why Lesbians Love Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror

While some genres continue to rely on outdated tropes like female submission, others provide a beacon of hope for queer female audiences as they portray women as strong, independent leads.…

September 8, 2021

Michael Suscy’s ‘Every Day’ Adaptation Cuts What Made the Novel Hum

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The film version of David Levithan's book is a pared-down, emotionally stunted misfire.…

January 11, 2019

USC’s Aliyah Christian on Being a Millennial Musician

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

Aliyah Christian from the University of Southern California is challenging the stereotype of college students by pursuing all her dreams, all with passion.…

April 13, 2018

USC’s Cameron Kostopoulos Is Creating the Future of Film

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

USC’s Cameron Kostopoulos directs his future in cinematography, using his YouTube channel to make his debut in the film industry.…

March 30, 2018

USCB’s Hayley Piña’s Shift in Athletic Ability

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

The perseverance of USCB student Hayley Piña, a soccer athlete whose health condition brought her to great revelations.…

March 13, 2018

The USC Student Defying Foster Care Statistics

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

A foster care child and a high school mother, Carmen Noyola overcame incredible odds to make it to college. Now she's planning to fix the broken system she came from.…

July 26, 2017

USC’s Daniel Newman Created a ‘Shark Tank’ for Students

Jacob Evans, Arizona State University

The entrepreneurial junior is bridging the gap between talent and management, starting with the business dreams of fellow students.…

July 12, 2017

The Otherworldly Photography of USC Student Alex Currie

The Otherworldly Photography of USC’s Alex Currie

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Currie, who is already working with clients like HBO and Complex, uses alien landscapes and dreamlike characters in his work.…

January 5, 2017

USC’s Student Body President Talks LA Food Culture and Advising the G20

Guest Contributor

Saucedo, the first in his family to go to college, had always dreamed of being the school's student figurehead.…

November 29, 2016

College Burnout and BIPOC Students: Expanding Resources

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Model minority myths and discrimination are just a few of the many challenges university students of colors face. Where are the resources to help them cope with these stressful situations, especially during a rigorous academic…

April 17, 2024

The Science of CBD: Understanding Its Mechanisms of Action For Pain Relief And Inflammation

Daniel Reed

Looking for natural alternatives for pain relief and inflammation management? Look no further than CBD. Short for cannabidiol, CBD has gained significant popularity in recent years for its potential therapeutic benefits. But how exactly does…

March 29, 2024

‘Frankenstein,’ Ballet and Mute Dancing Creatures

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Royal Ballet’s “Frankenstein” is loyal to the written work, as it highlights the significance of connections and what occurs upon breaking human and social conventions.…

March 26, 2024

Pedro Pascal's characters lined up with clouds in background.

Pedro Pascal in the MCU—Fantastic Casting

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

Pedro Pascal has recently been announced as the new actor for Mr. Fantastic in the upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot; will he be able to compensate for the preceding 19 years of disappointment?…

March 13, 2024

Two androgynous models posing in fashion show.

New York Fashion Week’s Push Towards Androgynous Modeling

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

High fashion is more than outlandish costumes and funky attire- in fact, it has become a social movement towards accepting androgyny through fabric.…

March 11, 2024

Digital Dice: Exploring the Top Canadian Mobile Casinos for College Gamers

Daniel Reed

Canadian college gamers are increasingly turning towards mobile casinos for entertainment in the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile gaming.…

February 20, 2024

In this article, about how the production of the second season of the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen brings attention to the ethical issues in the animation industry, the faces of two men are fused together against a bisected background with a black substance sticking out between their fusion point. The leftward man has white hair and blue eyes and is tipping his sunglasses with a flick of his hand, sticking his tongue out. The rightward man has black hair tied up into a bun, bang hanging down around his dark eyes as he smirk at the audience; a black earring is studded through his ear. On the left the background is colored turquoise, on the right red and kanji is printed boldly against the screen.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gorgeous Second Season Exacerbates Ethical Issues in Animation

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Unethical working conditions at MAPPA studio disrupt quality in animation and recent release of season two.…

February 13, 2024

Discovering Pure Perfection: Naked Pea Protein

Daniel Reed

In a world where protein powders often come loaded with additives and artificial ingredients, Naked Pea Protein stands out as a beacon of simplicity and purity.…

February 3, 2024

Ethel Cain, ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ and Childhood Trauma

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Ethel Cain lives through the adult effects of childhood trauma in her 2022 release.…

January 23, 2024

Back to the Future: The 80’s Influence on Today’s Trends

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Claw clips and bodysuits and blazers, oh my! 80s trends have yet to fizzle out in society, and here’s why. …

January 4, 2024

REVIEW: Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Takes Listeners on a Turbulent Flight to Gag City

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Minaj’s long awaited fifth studio album gets dragged down by agonizing samples and blurred artistic vision. …

December 12, 2023

We Love You, Megan—’Cobra’ Is a Beacon for Black Women’s Mental Health

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

The harsh realities of Black women's mental health are being disregarded and this is affecting rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.…

November 28, 2023

The Most Effective Way to Stop Video Games from Taking Over Your College Life

Daniel Reed

Playing video games while in college is acceptable. It all comes down to striking a balance between your life, work, and education.…

November 21, 2023

10 Career Pathways & Specialties For Nurse Practitioners

Daniel Reed

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have a unique opportunity to specialize in various fields within healthcare, offering targeted and expert care to diverse patient populations.…

November 14, 2023