Screens Are Anime Adaptations Doomed To Fail? Live-action adaptations of anime have always disappointed and show no signs of changing. Christian Simon, Kutztown University
Sounds ‘Icebergify’ Lets Pretentious Listeners Show Off Their Music Tastes Average music fans, beware: This new data collection service will unleash your friends' competitive sides. Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College
Screens Instagram’s Identity Crisis Continues Unabated Recent changes to the app’s layout and its newfound emphasis on video content reveal the social media platform’s lack of focus. Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University
Thoughts Pandemic, European War & Recession – Is the Gambling Market Affected? Has it taken the same hit that so many other industries have recently? Daniel Reed
Screens Shelving ‘Batgirl’ Is a Step Backward For Everyone Keeping the female protagonist in the Bat Cave risks starting a troubling trend. Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University
Screens Channel 5 Is the New Man on the Street One man, a microphone, a big suit, and even bigger dreams. Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University
Screens ‘Bullet Train’ Offers Something Novel But Fails To Follow Through Brad Pitt’s bloody action comedy proposes a new kind of hero but is bogged down by a predictable plot. Still, one thing’s for sure: This train ride will keep you glued to your seat. Alina Edwards, Wellesley College
Thoughts 14 Strange, Lesser-Known Superstitions and Their Origins Everybody knows not to break mirrors or walk under ladders, but there are other beliefs that are less well known. Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University
Thoughts One of the Sportsbooks Offering the Best Deals for the Highly Anticipated Launch of Sports Betting in Kansas The Sunflower State is offering new opportunities for those who want to wager on sports games. Daniel Reed
Screens Netflix’s ‘Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99’ Will Leave Viewers Disgusted In the streaming platform's latest documentary, viewers will see just how awful the music festival scene can be. Megan Miller, Arizona State University
Thoughts A Guide to a Post-Roe World With 'The Summer of Rage' fully underway, here are a few things to help you fight for abortion rights. Jo Stephens, Georgetown University
Sounds Beyoncé Brings Her Own ‘RENAISSANCE’ Into 2022 Queen Bey delivers her seventh studio album filled to the brim with empowerment, immaculate energy and groove. Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago