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Are Summer Movies Finally Promoting Diversity?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

From female-led action flicks to independent horror, is this the summer Hollywood finally takes a step in the right direction?…

June 8, 2018

The Top TV Shows to Binge-Watch This Summer

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

Beat the heat this summer with these sizzling TV shows.…

May 18, 2018

How to Balance All That Reading When You’re an English Major

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

It’s always been your dream to drown in books, right?…

February 18, 2018

Makeout Mania: The Hidden Gems of Your College Campus

Makeout Mania: 4 Hidden Gems on Every College Campus

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

If you’re looking quick pick-me-up, remember: The closer you are to danger, the farther you are from harm.…

April 18, 2016

A diverse group of university students is gathered around a laptop in a casual lounge setting, discussing and searching for student rentals.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Student Rentals

Daniel Reed

Discover the ideal student rentals with our ultimate guide! Explore tips and insights to find the perfect accommodation for academic success.…

May 28, 2024

Three figures stand in differing proportions against each other, a full figured black woman on the left and two white men shown from the waist up. The woman towers over the men in her blue uniform, a smirk on her face and smiles on the men's, one brunette, one blonde, one in a similar uniform to the woman, the other in a brown leather coat. They are all placed in front of a grainy, gray background.

Hen Wilson and the Queer Character Before a Larger Audience Dubs a Show “Queer”

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

The recent media buzz around the hit first-responder procedural “9-1-1” hints at a double standard for queer representation on tv.…

May 20, 2024

Kid playing on iPad screen with suggestive add of woman.

iPad Kids and Suggestive Mobile Gaming Ads : Preventing Exposure to Sexist Content

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

iPads have become the new pacifier for fussy children, but at what cost? Exposure to suggestive gaming advertisements also market sexism and misogyny at a young of an age.…

May 18, 2024

Album Review: Victoria Bigelow bares her soul on ‘Songs For No One, Vol. 2’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The singer-songwriter’s latest EP captures the sweeping sounds of the West while grappling with hard truths…

May 8, 2024

Members of 'The Boys' standing next to one another.

‘The Boys’—Elevating Juvenile Source Material

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Boys is one of the most popular shows on TV right now, but how can that be when its source material is so derided?…

May 6, 2024

AAVE and Post-Segregation in “Waiting to be Invited”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How S.M. Shepard-Massat’s play, “Waiting to be Invited,” depicts life just after the U.S. enacts desegregation.…

April 4, 2024

SXSW Is Having an Identity Crisis and It is a Microcosm of Austin’s Own Cloudy Future

Roberto Soto

From artists pulling out in support of Palestine to famous mistreatment of musicians, SXSW’s “high quality” experience is sullied and patchy. …

April 3, 2024

Wolverine—The Return of An Icon In Deadpool 3

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The legacy and importance of Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine ahead of his return in 'Deadpool' & 'Wolverine'…

March 1, 2024

Larger woman being mocked by a variety of characters behind her.

Navigating Fatness in a Queer Dating Scene

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

“Looking for a third. NO FAT GIRLS.”…

February 21, 2024

The Latin Lover Is Back and He Has A “Mustache Goatee Combo”

Roberto Soto

Your crush is a dud with a good barber and colonizer genes and your interest in him is based on a hollow perception of Latinidad. Oops! …

February 9, 2024

“We Were Good, We Were Gold”: 66th Annual Grammy Awards Predictions

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Predictions for music’s biggest night across 10 categories. …

January 28, 2024

REVIEW: Ariana Grande’s ‘yes, and?’ Flips the Bird and the Narrative

Roberto Soto

The lead single for Ariana Grande’s seventh album honors, thumps, and sashays while making us wondering “what’s next?”…

January 12, 2024

BBC’s Merlin Was a Great Unconventional Hero

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

The 2008 fantasy series owes its charm to a clumsy, expressive protagonist.…

January 10, 2024

The Perfect Study Break: The Jigsaw Puzzle

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

While you have some time, sit down and enjoy the twists and turns of starting (and completing) a jigsaw puzzle.…

January 8, 2024

Essay: If You’re From Africa…

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Parallels between my experience and Cady Heron’s, assimilating to American life after experiencing formative education in East Africa.…

January 4, 2024

The 8 Best US Cities for Mindfulness and Meditation

Daniel Reed

In today's fast-paced world, finding a sanctuary of calm and tranquility is more important than ever.…

December 29, 2023

An astronaut stands on the moon with his helmet off. Behind him to the right are paper cutouts of a tree and a house. Behind him on the left is the earth in outer space.

Concept Albums: Creative Writing in Music

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Concepts enrich one’s listening experience because the listener has to do some deconstruction of the songs to find their hidden meaning.…

November 14, 2023

for an article on silent quitting, a person with short hair and a blue shirt stares drearily at a computer screen.

I Hate My Job! – The Phenomenon of Silent Quitting

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

With the highest inflation rates and cost of living in 40 years, silent quitting is on the incline as many Gen Zers are hopping from job to job.…

November 9, 2023

For an article about sonification of space data, a person sits cross-legged with head phones on staring off. A blue background with musical notes around them.

By the Way, the Universe Is Always Singing

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

How sonifications of space data are broadening horizons for interpretation and interaction between humans and the cosmos. …

November 1, 2023

Can Shooter Video Games Be Anti-War?

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

While the glorification of combat seems to be at the heart of many first-person shooters, there is also the potential for anti-war commentary.…

October 7, 2023

In an article about roommate tips, a red hand shakes a blue hand in front of a blue bed and a red bed.

All About Roommates: Four Tips on Cohabitating in College Dorms

Ava Coates, Emory University

Cohabitating is an art. Here are some tips to get along with roommates. …

September 29, 2023

In an article about 'Blue Beetle,' superhero Jaime Reyes strikes a defiant and protective stance in front of his family home.

‘Blue Beetle’: The Start of Unrestrained Representation?

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Many critics have accused the film’s accurate portrayal of Mexican American culture as an attempt to “fit an agenda.”…

September 8, 2023

Protests in front of the white house - an illustration.

Echo Chambers: An Overlooked Downside of Liberal Arts Colleges

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

How places created for learning can stifle political expression.…

September 2, 2023

Redefining “Cringe” – Unmasking the Creative Spark of Gen Z

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

What many might dismiss as 'weird' is a celebration of imagination and an avenue for personal growth.…

September 1, 2023

In an article about Daredevil, the superhero stands behind a stone gargoyle in the rain.

Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’: The Devil Is in the Details

Ava Coates, Emory University

The beloved show was canceled before its time, but now a reboot is in the works. What made this story stand out in a superhero-saturated market?…

September 1, 2023

A photograph of college students throwing their graduation caps in the air in front of a building.

Six Ways to Succeed as a Parent in College

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Juggling between exams and children can be stressful, but with good planning and self-care, your busy schedule can be much more manageable.…

August 28, 2023

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