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An All-female Screening of ‘Wonder Woman’ Leads to Male Hysteria

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

For many critics, the restricted showing is probably their first encounter with gendered discrimination.…

June 14, 2017

Will Coach’s Acquisition of Kate Spade Save the Brand?

Brianna Goff, Utah State University

Coach bought the designer to broaden its appeal to millennials, but the demographic has proved fickle in the past.…

June 13, 2017

5 Pieces of Advice for Freshmen Moving Out of State

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

After moving from North Dakota to New York, I learned a few things about culture shift.…

June 12, 2017

7 Reasons Why You Should See Movies in the Theater

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

From specialized booze to buttered popcorn, movie theaters provide an experience that can’t be rivaled.…

June 10, 2017

Trump’s First Attempt at International Diplomacy Flails, Embarrassingly

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

On the bright side, the president’s tour of Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy and Belgium could have been worse.…

June 9, 2017

These Are the Summer 2017 Fitness Fads You Need To Try

Kelly Keglovits, UT Austin

Now that the sun has come out to play, so should you.…

June 9, 2017

Do #SaveOurShow Campaigns Actually Work?

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

You may be disappointed by the amount of impact that a show’s fans really have.…

June 5, 2017

6 Rappers Who Should Be Way More Famous Than They Are

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

With under 200,000 monthly listens on Spotify, these artists may not be popular, but they're definitely talented.…

June 4, 2017

Which Language Should You Take in College?

Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

The language you learn should depend on the life you want to live, so here's a list that matches five tongues to their corresponding lifestyles.…

June 3, 2017

5 Reasons Why You Should Binge-watch ‘Game of Thrones’ Before July 16

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

If you haven't gotten hooked on the series yet, this summer is the perfect time to catch up.…

May 30, 2017

Fidget Spinners in the Age of Donald Trump

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

In more ways than one, the country seems to be spinning out of control.…

May 26, 2017

This High School Valedictorian Is the First-Ever Transfer to Cornell from IPFW

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

A Biochemistry and Biological Engineering double major, freshman Mitchell Scott talks about his experience as a non-traditional Ivy League student.…

May 22, 2017

Please, No More Chelsea Clinton

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Despite the fact that voters across the aisle have expressed disdain for the Clintons, the DNC and the media seem to agree that doubling down is the answer.…

May 22, 2017

Racism in the Film Industry

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

The rediscovery of silent films such as ‘Ramona’ and ‘The Daughter of Dawn’ prove how far Hollywood has come.…

May 22, 2017

Yale Photojournalist Clara Mokri Explores Iranian-American Identity with ‘Cherry Rice’

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The globetrotting junior already has a number of gorgeous projects under her belt, touching on narratives from surf culture to apartheid.…

May 21, 2017

The Brave New World of Marketing Through Memes

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Companies are trying more than ever to connect with consumers through the language of internet culture. But it's not easy.…

May 19, 2017

Chloe Psyche Anderson Sheds Light on the Experience of Transgender Athletes

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

A poor fit at UCSC and struggles with depression forced Anderson away from college volleyball, but now she's helping others overcome their struggles.…

May 18, 2017

6 Reasons Why You Need to Watch ‘The Mindy Project’

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

The show might have disappeared to the television graveyard of Hulu, but if you can steal a log-in code it's well worth your time.…

May 8, 2017

This Stanford Student Is Incorporating Indigenous Medicine Into His Medical Degree

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

Unsatisfied with Western medicine’s lack of a spiritual component, Leo John Bird has decided to combine the best of both traditions.…

May 3, 2017

Cricket: The Other March Madness

Devin Ross, Middle Tennessee State University

Three members of Ryerson University’s champion cricket team discuss being the faces of North America’s fastest-growing sport.…

May 2, 2017

A Condensed History of Taiwanese Cinema

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

From its roots in New Taiwanese Cinema, to Ang Lee’s award-winning ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ the tiny island is making big waves in the film industry.…

May 1, 2017

Bill O’Reilly Is No Longer a ‘Factor’ on Fox News

Devin Ross, Middle Tennessee State University

After saying goodbye to both Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes, the network stands poised to usher in a new era of conservative cable.…

April 28, 2017

Calvin Harris’ ‘Singles Only’ Release Method Is Transforming the Industry

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

Harris pushes the question that has been lingering for years: Why release an album any more?…

April 17, 2017

An Open Letter to American Students Studying Abroad

Flavia Martinez, Amherst College

As more Americans study abroad than ever, the basic courtesies of travel are being lost in translation.…

April 15, 2017

SCAD’s Savana Ogburn Wants Her Photography to ‘Look Like It Came from Party City’

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The talented nineteen-year-old is already being commissioned by 'Nylon' and 'Rookie' for her eccentric eye.…

April 13, 2017

Are the Big Booty Models of Instagram Erotic or Empowering?

Flavia Martinez, Amherst College

Some models earn enough to make a living from their social media, which puts the phrase 'bumming it' in an entirely different light.…

April 8, 2017

A Fresh Take on Food with Berkeley’s Jocelyn Hsu

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Hsu, a public health major at UC Berkeley and Spoon University pioneer, talks the shifting student palate.…

April 5, 2017

What’s the Difference Between Slang and AAVE?

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Understanding the cultural history of language is critical when deciding whether to bae or not to bae.…

April 4, 2017

How Toonami Made an Entire Generation Globally Minded

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Thanks to the program, millions of diverse young people have a shared cultural experience.…

March 29, 2017

Welcome to the New Black Renaissance

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

The question isn't about whether black culture is having a moment. The question is why now?…

March 27, 2017