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In an article about 2012 pop music, a blue-haired girl wearing early 2010s fashion rides in a car down a street. A billboard reads "2012: end of the world."

2012 vs 2020: Expressing Tragedy Through Pop Music

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

The preparation for doomsday and the acceptance of trauma.…

August 17, 2023

In an article about "The Bear," main character Carmy holds up a plate and fork to the viewer.

Writers of “The Bear” Perfected the Art of Subtle Tragedy

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

'The Original Beef of Chicagoland' Sinks and Swims.…

July 27, 2023

Rolling Loud Makes Changes in Response to the Astroworld Tragedy

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The tragedy from Travis Scott's concert is now influencing how music festivals structure their rules and regulations.…

December 8, 2021

An art piece of Gus, a deer-human hybrid, crouched in the forest.

‘Sweet Tooth’ Hits a Perfect Sweet Spot Between Hope and Tragedy

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Netflix’s new series is a combination of horror and heart that wins over those willing to hope that the debris of a pandemic can be put together anew.…

July 6, 2021

Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez for an article on Ginny & Georgia

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Fumbles Through Tragedy, Often Using It as a Crutch

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While the series appears to have a poor understanding of teenage melodrama, its Netflix counterpart 'Grand Army' shows what it's actually like to be a modern American high school student.…

March 11, 2021

‘If Anything Happens I Love You’ Shows a Senseless Reoccurring Tragedy

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The subtle symbols and artwork in the animated movie illustrate the unspoken grief felt by families who have lost a loved one to mass gun violence.…

December 29, 2020

The Life of the Controversial Caroline Flack Ended in Tragedy

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The British presenter, who built her dream career all by herself, passed away in mid-February.…

March 15, 2020

Jacob Latimore’s Newest Music Video Is a Beautiful Tragedy

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The shocking video for "Come Over Here" premiered live on YouTube, and fans are still beside themselves.…

March 26, 2019

The Tragedy of The 1940s Star Judy Garland

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

Generally considered one of the most talented artists of all time, Judy Garland led a life filled with both successes and tragedies.…

April 8, 2018

One Tragedy, One Victim: Asian Americans Need to Join the Fight

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Why the Asian American community needs to deal with its anti-blackness ideals.…

December 8, 2017

In the Wake of Tragedy, How Soon Is Too Soon to Act?

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Though repeated mass murders have calloused the American public, politicizing tragedy without allowing time to grieve is not the answer.…

June 23, 2016

The Prequels Turn Twenty-Five–Star Wars’ Sleeper Hit

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Phantom Menace turns 25 this year, but how did the public perception of the prequels take a massive about-face in the last decade?…

May 4, 2024

A woman with brown wavy hair sits in a ribbed white sweater against a blue cloudy sky and green grass background.

Kate Middleton’s Disappearance: America’s Enduring Fascination with the British Monarchy

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

What lies behind Kate Middleton’s prolonged absence, and what does it reveal about America's enduring fascination with the British monarchy?…

April 1, 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