Why We Love Garfield Amelie Allen, University of Arizona Dogs may be man’s best friend, but this lazy orange cat has been pop culture’s constant companion.… February 22, 2024
From Retro to Relevant: Hello Kitty’s Timeless Intergenerational Appeal in the Modern Era Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY Exploring the timeless appeal of the iconic Sanrio character Hello Kitty and her friends amidst the resurgence of Y2K trends.… February 11, 2024
Taylor Swift and the Maritime Superstition of Football Fans Amelie Allen, University of Arizona Taylor Swift’s current media backlash from Chiefs fans dates further back than anyone previously thought.… February 5, 2024
The Decade-Defining Fashion & Hair in “Star Trek” Sydney Chastain, Florida State University How each series reflects the style trends of the 60s, 80s, 90s, and the future.… January 19, 2024
The Brilliance of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Leading Ladies in Television Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio Insights into two of TV’s most beloved female leads, Lorelai Gilmore and Miriam Maisel.… January 17, 2024
The NFL’s Got It Bad—Usher at Superbowl LVIII Paiton Young, University of Georgia How Will the Siren Appeal to NFL Fans?… December 4, 2023
Son of a Nutcracker! “Elf” Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Cheer Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf.… November 7, 2023
No Doubt’s Songs and Music Videos Have Always Delivered Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Gwen Stefani’s alt-rock band did more than just release spectacular tracks.… November 4, 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
Olivia Rodrigo Takes on Female Rage in ‘GUTS’ Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago Rodrigo calls on female punk rock back to the mainstream with “GUTS.”… September 26, 2023
SoCal Cinema Spots To Put On Your Bucket List Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge For anyone who enjoys the movie theater scene, these locations might be for you!… August 21, 2023
Ditch Amazon, Shop at a Local Bookstore Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio Bibliophiles should look into independent businesses when searching for their next great read.… July 18, 2023
The Comeback of Vinyl Faces Some Problems Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio There’s a massive backlog on physical records. Should we blame the artists or the industry itself?… May 22, 2023
Five Artists To Listen To During Women’s History Month Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge While female music artists should be appreciated year round, they deserve some extra special attention during the month of March.… March 22, 2023
How Television Affects Children Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury When it comes to kids watching TV, does the good actually outweigh the bad? … March 6, 2023
Smaller YouTube Channels To Watch in 2023 Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas The social media platform now has over 51 million users; here are some creators worth watching!… February 21, 2023
The Downfall of Dave Chappelle Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago Regarded by many as the greatest comedian of all time, his reputation as the funniest man alive is slipping into a state of disrepair.… February 18, 2023
There’s a Musical for Everyone! Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez While it is often characterized as too snobby and inaccessible, the diversity of the genre makes the art form impossible to dismiss.… February 14, 2023
Comfort Shows To Watch During Winter Break Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University Sometimes the best way to destress from a long year is by sitting down with your favorite TV characters.… December 24, 2022
Chris Evans: America’s Hero and Hottie Teagan Angell, Fordham University Chris Evans was named the 2022 Sexiest Man of the Year. How did he become the hottest man in the world, and what does his future hold?… December 15, 2022
Neocities: An Underrated Online Gem Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix Modern-day social media has moved away from letting users completely customize their accounts. But some users find themselves missing their individuality.… November 29, 2022
10 Bizarre Pop Culture Conspiracy Theories Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas Sometimes the truth is stranger than (science) fiction.… November 22, 2022
The Eras of Taylor Swift Teagan Angell, Fordham University A guide of all of the singer-songwriter's previous albums to prepare you for her 'Eras Tour' beginning in March of next year.… November 21, 2022
Fictional Characters We All Wanted Together Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas Sometimes two people belong together but are kept apart by the hands of their creators. These are some duos we wish made it through.… November 7, 2022
What Happened to Maroon 5 Since Their Debut Album? Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Since their first release, ‘Songs About Jane,’ the well-known band has entered a strange and questionable place in pop culture.… November 4, 2022
Kanye West’s Antisemitism Finally Crossed the Line Teagan Angell, Fordham University The rapper is no stranger to controversy, but his recent series of antisemitic remarks may end his career. CONTENT WARNING: Antisemitic Language… November 2, 2022
Journalist Johnny Harris Is Mapping History Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University One YouTube creator is revolutionizing the way online personalities are telling stories using one of man’s oldest inventions.… October 2, 2022
‘SNL’ Can’t Stop Bleeding and There Is No Apparent Cure Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University Sketch comedy’s most popular television program is faltering and its network doesn’t know what to do.… September 24, 2022
Is Indie Sleaze the Next Big Fashion Trend? Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University Could the indie sleaze aesthetic be the next Y2K? Fashion trend experts predict a comeback for the aesthetic, but what does that entail?… September 18, 2022
Drift Racing Has a Long, Rich History Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University Drifting’s evolution from a niche, underground hobby into a globally recognized motorsport brought drastic changes to the world of racing.… September 16, 2022