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Disney Plus’s ‘Encore!’ Is Giving Former Theater Kids Another Chance at Their Starring Roles

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The new Disney Plus series reunites old classmates and gives them another chance to shine on stage.…

December 27, 2019

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The Best Moments of This Season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ So Far

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

From musical performances to weekend updates, this season is full of gems.…

December 22, 2019

‘Joke Show’ and the Bold Comedy of Michelle Wolf

Carli Moses, Union University

This contradictory comedy special both decries and leans into controversy, lending more heat to Wolf’s fiery persona.…

December 19, 2019

Dennis Lehane’s ‘The Given Day’ Connects the Past to the Present

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Set 100 years ago, the novel portrays a 1919 full of political and social tension that should not be unfamiliar in the present day.…

December 13, 2019

Deifying Humanity — The Detrimental Effects of Idolizing Athletes

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

We might have created a dangerous sports culture that neglects the very human needs and vulnerabilities of athletes.…

December 13, 2019

The Graveyard of Memes, Brand Twitter Is a Plague Upon the Site

Abby Webb, Rice University

The proliferation of quirky company Twitter accounts just goes to show that nothing is sacred when it comes to commercialism and advertising.…

December 12, 2019

The Tiny Homes Movement Might Help Solve Our Housing Woes

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

People are shying away from buying McMansions and opting for something a little smaller and more mobile.…

December 11, 2019

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A Battle Unjustified: STEM Versus Humanities

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

As society places bets on which discipline will deliver the knockout blow, an entire history of academia hangs in the balance.…

December 2, 2019

The Latest Album by Kanye Is Just Like Its Artist, Manic

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

If you're an OG fan of the melodramatic rapper, you probably hate him now.…

December 2, 2019

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A Comprehensive Look at This Season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Let’s talk about the highs, lows and how the heck Sean Spicer lasted so long in the competition.…

December 1, 2019

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Jim Cornette’s Joke Is a Reminder of Professional Wrestling’s Racism

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Bad jokes aren’t the only racist things to come out of wrestling.…

December 1, 2019

‘The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open’: An Unapologetic Mirror for Social Failings

Abby Webb, Rice University

Directors Tailfeathers and Hepburn’s new movie emulates a relentless reality that grounds the film and gives a voice to the indigenous experience.…

November 27, 2019

3 Local Jersey Artists Changing the Music Scene

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

“I’d take a personal connection of 10,000 people over a commercial audience of a million.”…

November 25, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming ‘Dune’ Adaptation

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

After a string of disappointing film and television versions, can Denis Villeneuve finally do the novel justice?…

November 20, 2019

What Happens When U.S. States Enact an Abortion Ban?

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Facts show that this gets us nowhere in advocating for more responsive women’s healthcare, something women need a say in now.…

November 19, 2019

Loose Ends: How Cliffhangers Could Be Killing Sequels

Caroline Forrey, Miami University, Ohio

Whether it's the 'Matrix' trilogy or 'Gears of War,' leaving the audience hanging is starting to feel a little bit cliched.…

November 19, 2019

‘How To Be an Antiracist’ Asks Us To Go Beyond Just Being Non-Racist

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ibram X. Kendi’s newest book mixes personal narrative and political analysis to examine how structural racism manifests itself today — oftentimes unconsciously.…

November 18, 2019

The ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Series Perfectly Captures the Spirit of the 2000s

Brendan Bell, Towson University

As the 2010s come to a close, let's see how the long-running video game series was able to depict the decade preceding it.…

November 18, 2019

Not Everyone Is an Activist, and That’s Okay

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Once a tool against injustice, the term has become a method of gatekeeping that often dissuades political involvement. It's time to retire the distinction between ‘activists’ and ‘non-activists.’…

November 17, 2019

Do We Really Believe That Reddit Is the Front Page of the Internet?

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

Once part of the online 'Wild West,' the social media giant is now less concerned with open conversation and more concerned with ad dollars. …

November 17, 2019

Kanye West Joins Gospel and Rap in His Personal Album, ‘Jesus Is King’

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The artist speaks out on some controversies in this new release.…

November 14, 2019

‘Queer Eye’ Navigates Cultural Barriers in a Special Season in Japan

Chris Meng, Pomona College

The makeover show lands for the first time in Japan, bringing along the challenges and excitement of being in a different country.…

November 11, 2019

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Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Is a Soulless Gospel Album

Brendan Bell, Towson University

The new album might be his worst one yet.…

November 10, 2019

5 Reasons You Should Listen To ‘The Breakfast Club’

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

You can always count on this New York radio show to keep it real — whether it's the music or the commentary, these hosts are guaranteed to make mornings better.…

November 8, 2019

PG&E Outages Are Becoming the ‘New Normal’ in California

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

In order to prevent huge fires, California's state electric company shuts down the power, but the decision is a little controversial to say the least.…

November 5, 2019