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‘Trial by Media’ Looks at the Relationship Between News and the Courtroom

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

When does the need for entertainment turn justice into just more pop culture fodder?…

May 25, 2020

Bret Easton Ellis Remains a Strong Example of a Brave Writer

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Twenty years after the film adaptation of his novel 'American Psycho,' the author maintains his status as someone with an honest artistic vision.…

May 24, 2020

‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town

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

Against the backdrop of a small Texas town, Elizabeth Wetmore's novel is a gritty depiction of a violent, patriarchal society.…

May 21, 2020

Banana Magazine, an Asian American magazine

Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate in May

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so why not read about the importance of loving and accepting our identities?…

May 19, 2020

Lorraine Is the Best Character on BBC’s ‘Normal People’

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

While she plays a supporting role in the series, this working-class single mother combines tenderness and a strong moral center to anchor the show.…

May 17, 2020

Screenshot from Snowpiercer television series

‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Will Build on the World of the Bong Joon-ho Film

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

The TNT adaptation will possibly build on the themes of climate catastrophe and class warfare seen in the original.…

May 8, 2020

For an article about universal basic income (UBI), a photo of Andrew Yang at a campaign rally

In the Wake of COVID-19, Universal Basic Income Looks Appealing

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

This kind of public assistance program seemed impossible before the painful economic impacts of the coronavirus, but the far-fetched idea is now gaining mainstream attention.…

May 6, 2020

Is Netflix’s New Show ‘BlackAF’ Perpetuating Colorism?

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

With no dark-skin representation, the show is continuing the harmful idea that only light-skinned black people are worth casting.…

May 3, 2020

Playboy Says Goodbye to Print and Signals the End of an Era

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

The magazine has been a shadow of its former self for years. Will it be able to keep up in the online publishing world?…

May 2, 2020

Violent Protests in the South Highlight Outdated Ideals in Modern Day

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

The South has a long and divisive history with the rest of the country, and it doesn't look like it's ending any time soon.…

May 1, 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

Life Is Strange 2: The Game Tackling More Than Just a Tragic Storyline

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The adventure game isn't as popular as its predecessor, but it's just as good.…

April 16, 2020

Panic Buying and Why Guns and Pandemics Go Hand in Hand

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

There are hundreds of new coronavirus cases every day across the United States, and while those numbers are soaring, so are firearm sales.…

April 16, 2020

Slavoj Zizek on a debate stage with Jordan Peterson

Amidst the Peterson-Zizek Debate, We Should Still Think for Ourselves

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The reaction to the debate between the anti-PC psychologist and the Slovenian Marxist shows that it's easy to surrender thought to public intellectuals.…

April 16, 2020

Life Goes On for Peter Weber and ‘The Bachelor’ Final Four

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The latest season of the long-running reality series may be over, but life for its star and the top four contestants continues.…

April 15, 2020

Britney Spears Is the Internet’s New Communist Queen

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

After an Instagram post sparked some serious political discussion — and considering all the pop icon has been through — she certainly deserves the title.…

April 11, 2020

VRChat Is the Perfect Game for the Socially Awkward

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Users are able to enter a virtual reality where their social awkwardness is not only accepted, but embraced.…

April 10, 2020

Elon Musk pictured above in front of a backdrop of Mars has recently announced that he will do anything it takes to help during this tough time.

Elon Musk and His Purpose Transcend Mortal Limitations

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The innovative CEO has seemingly taken his values to new heights.…

April 6, 2020

Describing stigma surrounding Asian-American women, many of these women can be left in the dark when it comes to body positivity in a tug-of-war between their two cultures much like the woman pictured above in a dark scene with little light.

Let’s Talk About Body Image for Asian American Women

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Asian American women deal with pressure from all levels on body image.…

April 3, 2020

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Have Been Prevented

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

A devastating pandemic just like COVID-19 has been predicted on multiple occasions, but the proper precautions were not put in place.…

April 3, 2020

The Jonas Brothers in an article about the interests of teenage girls

Why Do We Invalidate Things Liked by Teenage Girls?

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Whether it's One Direction or 'Twilight,' things enjoyed by young women aren't taken as seriously.…

April 1, 2020

Tackling the realities of compassion fatigue in the 21st century, this illustration of a girl reaching out to an overwhelming wave of social issues.

Caring Too Much Has a Name: Compassion Fatigue

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

In the age of technology it’s never been easier to stay informed — and burnt out. …

March 30, 2020

Image of the Korean drama 'Hospital Playlist.'

5 Korean Dramas to Catch up on While Social Distancing

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With everything from romance to rivalries to zombies, these Netflix shows will keep you occupied while you're stuck inside.…

March 27, 2020

Taylor Swift and her male persona in The Man

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Man’ Is Important, But It’s Not Revolutionary

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Her turn toward social commentary has received praise, but every artist should be taking on these issues — and many already do.…

March 25, 2020

In an article discussing the dangers of stigma and prejudice during a viral pandemic, a man is pictured on the streets with a face mask to prevent a higher chance of catching an illness.

What Can the AIDS/HIV Crisis Really Teach Us About Coronavirus?

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Drawing parallels from the AIDS/HIV crisis, the U.S. government should be held accountable and push past stigmas and prejudices in order to stop the pandemic.…

March 23, 2020