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TED Talks Are Changing the Future of Online Education

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Virtual learning is wildly unpopular, but one platform serves as a shining example of online education done right.…

August 8, 2022

EA Sucks, and They Might Get Even Worse

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

After years of cash grabs, the gaming corporation might finally get a taste of its own medicine.…

August 6, 2022

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5 Podcasts For People Who Don’t Like Podcasts

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

If you haven't been able to get invested in any of the ones you've tried, a few episodes of these suggestions may change your mind.…

August 2, 2022

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The Sumerian Game Is a Forgotten Video Game Landmark

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Though few people know of its existence, this city-building, edutainment title is one of the most influential games of all time.…

June 13, 2022

‘Heartstopper’ Is the Queer Representation I Needed When I Was Younger

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

The new Netflix series has heart and angst in equal measure and is a must-see this summer.…

May 16, 2022

Barbie Role Models Are Not Just Plastic Playthings

Joy Young, Chapman University

Mattel’s Barbie Role Models for 2022 adds women’s leadership to the mix of playing with plastic dolls.…

March 28, 2022

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Digital Recreations Make It Possible To Revisit Lost History

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Advancing technology allows for more immersive learning experiences when studying past events and locations.…

March 24, 2022

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The Future of Livestreaming Revolves Around Interactivity

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Livestreams offer audiences the ability to directly interact with entertainers, providing an opportunity for more creative uses of this technology.…

March 16, 2022

Why You Should Catch Up on ‘Outlander’ in Time for the Sixth Season

Julie Morse, Pomona College

Immerse yourself in this breathtaking historical fiction series filled with drama, adventure and romance.…

March 10, 2022

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‘Limitless’ Gives Chris Hemsworth a New Challenge to Overcome

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

The Disney+ documentary series takes the Marvel superhero to new heights, but are they too steep for the actor to conquer?…

December 9, 2021

‘Zane and Heath Unfiltered’ Is a Wholesome Podcast for Gen Z Listeners

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Young people can laugh along and play games with their favorite influencers thanks to this show.…

November 28, 2021

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‘Karma’s World’ Is a Must-See for Young Black Girls

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Produced by a team of mostly African American people, the Netflix series aims to teach children of color how to navigate uncomfortable situations and appreciate themselves.…

November 20, 2021

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How International Students Faced and Overcame the Challenges of COVID-19

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Having navigated several educational dilemmas over the course of the pandemic, those in college have found innovative solutions.…

October 13, 2021

The Creativity of Netflix’s ‘Glow Up’ Can Appeal to Makeup Artists and Non-Makeup Artists Alike

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The reality show competition offers content that can entertain even those who know nothing about the art.…

October 9, 2021

'Human: The World Within' PBS Docu-Series

‘Human: The World Within’ Makes Our Basic Characteristics Fascinating

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The PBS docu-series just hit Netflix and views the human body’s complex systems on a microscopic level while applying them to the real world.…

October 3, 2021

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How ‘Blue’s Clues’ Shaped a Generation

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, Nickelodeon brought back the series's original host, Steve Burns, to deliver a video to those who grew up watching.…

September 28, 2021

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Sarah Urist Green of The Art Assignment Inspires the Inner Artist Within Us

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

You don’t need years of experience to produce art. Learn how to get creative with this accessible art educator.…

September 3, 2021

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Why Movies About Slavery Have Mixed Effects on the Black Community

Jael Davis, DePaul University

What's the purpose of such films and who are they for? They can be done well, but only if they don't objectify the victims and are balanced by other films that show stories of Black…

June 12, 2021

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‘Invisible People’ Lets the Unhoused Speak for Themselves

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The popular YouTube series interviews people without housing and gives their story a refreshing breath of hope, love, peace and positivity.…

May 30, 2021

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The Wacky World of History Tube Has Something For Everyone

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

Whether you're interested in learning about Ancient China or what America would be like if it was never colonized, this entertaining, educational side of YouTube has you covered.…

May 4, 2021

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Anti-MLM YouTube Commentaries Are Protecting People From Scams

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Meet three women who are exposing the ways pyramid companies con their recruits.…

April 29, 2021

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Stream These 11 Comedy Anime Shows With Your Friends

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

High school antics, college life, young love and fantasy world adventures are just some of the subjects of these diverse yet equally hilarious programs.…

April 26, 2021

Is Online Learning the Future of Higher Education?

Daniel Reed

The pandemic has changed the way we do things — including how we learn.…

January 21, 2021

7 Relaxing Food YouTube Channels You’re Missing Out On

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

After a long day of work, school and daily toils, unwind with something that's perfect for all things tasty and soothing.…

January 13, 2021

‘Caillou the Grownup’ Shows the Terrifying Future of a Spoiled Child

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

This YouTube series imagines the titular (some might say obnoxious) character of the original PBS children's series as an adult — with the same off-putting mindset he had as a child.…

November 17, 2020

Mags4science Uses Her TikTok To Make Science Accessible

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Her catchphrase is ‘Everyone deserves to feel like a scientist,’ and Maggie delivers on that promise.…

November 7, 2020

Nancy Etz Scholarship Plus 7 Other Scholarships for Creatives

Daniel Reed

If you plan on entering a creative field, there could be some opportunities to alleviate your financial burden.…

October 19, 2020

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COVID-19 Could Change College Admissions Forever

Emma T., UC Berkeley

As fancy campus accommodations lose their appeal and resume-boosting extracurriculars get canceled, how schools accept students may look very different.…

October 4, 2020

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‘Nice White Parents’ Podcast Looks at School Segregation

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Chana Joffe-Walt uses a compelling narrative style to examine racial and class tension in schools — with students facing the consequences for racial and economic inequalities.…

September 21, 2020

Student looking up into the sky, perhaps considering nonlinear learning.

Nonlinear Learning? COVID-19 Calls for Unconventional College Educations

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?…

September 7, 2020

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