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Tyler Perry as Madea in A Madea Homecoming

‘A Madea Homecoming’ Offers Laughs, but Still Puts Family at the Forefront

The newest addition to the huge film franchise takes a look at how stressful the journey of growing up can be — for both kids and their parents.

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

toxic behavior in a friend group where you have to pretend you like how they treat you

Thoughts

What Are Toxic Behaviors and How Are They Normalized?

It is important to recognize when the people around you are not treating you right. These are some red flags to look for.

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

Scene from Peacock series One of us is Lying with main characters sitting in detention.

Pages·Screens

The Screen Adaptation of ‘One of Us Is Lying’ Deviates From the Book and Loses What Made It Special

Fans of the novel may be miffed to find that the changes made in its TV counterpart strip away its relatability and charm.

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Classes

5 Advantages of E-Scooters for University Students

Make your day a little easier (and the planet a little happier) with this novel form of transportation.

Daniel Reed

Illustration of Mei from Disney's 'Turning Red.'

Screens

‘Turning Red’ Marks a Turning Point for Disney

While the film, directed by Domee Shi, is the first from Pixar to be solely directed by a woman, its significance goes far beyond that.

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Dua Lipa from music video for Levitating

Sounds

Dua Lipa Confronts the Complicated Nature of Music Copyright Law

The two lawsuits against the hit song 'Levitating' reflect how the music copyright cases are not as straightforward or fair as they might appear.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

An illustration of a Studio Ghibli film "Spirited Away."

Screens

Cinema, Collectibles and Cottagecore: Fans Keep Up the Studio Ghibli Spark

With its out-of-the-park animation style, Studio Ghibli has proved itself to stand amongst the greats.

Joy Young, Chapman University

in article about evidence-based practice, a person studying on their laptop

Thoughts

Legends of Evidence-Based Practice in the World

Basing decisions on scientific evidence seems obvious, but it isn't as common as you might think.

Daniel Reed

Screens

‘The Batman’ Presents a New Kind of Batman

The franchise has introduced many versions of the Caped Crusader, but none as violent and dark as this.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

Thoughts

Dr. B Review: How a Startup Helped Fight COVID-19

When vaccines were scarce, the company made sure people were still able to get vaccinated.

Daniel Reed

In article about Joss Whedon, a screenshot from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Screens·Thoughts

Does the Shadow of Joss Whedon Ruin ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’?

The creator of the cherished '90s hit TV series permanently damaged his reputation, but should it also affect the show fans love so much?

Julie Morse, Pomona College

Young woman in a long-sleeved green shirt surrounded by posted notes and a question mark

Classes

What To Consider Before Taking a Gap Year

Taking an extended break after high school before starting college is becoming a new norm due to its numerous benefits.

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

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