Screens·Thoughts Console Buyouts and the Implications for Esports Microsoft shocks the gaming community with a $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, but is this good news for esports? Myles Allan, University of New Haven
Screens Emma Chamberlain’s Hiatus From YouTube Illustrates the Reality of Burnout After years of regularly posting, the content creator reveals the truth about why she hasn’t been as active on the platform. Asiya Robinson, Rowan University
Thoughts The Importance of Preserving Old Homes The trend of tearing down historic, charming homes across the United States just to build new developments needs to stop. Lena Bramsen, The New School
Thoughts The Toxicity of Online Meme Culture: When Is It Too Far? Following the Ukraine crisis, it is important to address the appropriate times to use humor and how it can invalidate a situation. Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio
Screens Why You Should Consider Using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in 2022 Make sure you have a few important features if you want to stay safe and truly anonymous on the web. Daniel Reed
Screens Do the Difficulty Settings of Elden Ring Make It an Unenjoyable Game? While the game's limited features turn some players away, others choose to see it as an opportunity to git gud. Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago
Sounds More Than Half a Year On, Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Deserves a Reevaluation Although the artist’s latest release was initially met with a lukewarm reception, many are now considering the album to be a worthy standout. Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio
Thoughts Understanding Feminine and Masculine Energy If you want to find true balance in your life, it is important to find balance within yourself. Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio
Thoughts 6 Online Casino Myths Explained There are a few mistaken beliefs about these spaces. Daniel Reed
Thoughts The Future of Livestreaming Revolves Around Interactivity Livestreams offer audiences the ability to directly interact with entertainers, providing an opportunity for more creative uses of this technology. Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University
Sounds·Thoughts If You Grew Up Without Sisters, ‘Two Idiot Girls’ is the Podcast For You TikTok star Drew Afualo and her sister Deison bring both humor and heart to their new podcast. Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia
Classes Colleges Should Start Providing More Food Options For Students Vegan and gluten-free individuals are often overlooked in university dining halls, but the lack of alternatives can seriously be detrimental to their health. Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College