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How ‘The Sims’ Decodes Gaming Gender Dynamics

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

While there are many memes going around about how The Sims game series is popular amongst a female audience, the appeal to slice-of-life games for women starts in girlhood.…

April 3, 2024

The terminator with its robotic features in detail.

100 Years of Fear: Artificial Intelligence and Film

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

Does the portrayal of artificial intelligence in the media have any bearing on the current distrust of the real thing?…

March 27, 2024

Three people stand against a backdrop of the open sky, dressed in black graduation gowns. The audience can clearly see their hair -- short and curly in buns on the far left, brown-blonde in the center, black and braided at the right -- and their caps, festooned with various pride flags representing different identities, such as trans or nonbinary.

Why College is the Perfect Time to Experiment with Gender

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

College is the perfect time for gender experimentation thanks to all of the resources and opportunities it provides.…

February 26, 2024

In this article, about the importance and impact of listening to indigenous voices in 2024, an orange analog radio against a blue background is shooting out lightning bolts as its dial is being torn by light brown hair draped in a blue, embroidered sleeve. Half of the background is blacked out, with jagged edges running diagonally up the center.

The Impact of Listening to Indigenous Voices in 2024 America

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

What changing museum guidelines and a push for more representation of indigenous voices in award shows means for the present moment.…

February 14, 2024

Women wearing Latine fashion with colorful filters.

Latine Streetwear Fashion: An Evergreen Vogue and Indigenous Resistance to Whiteness

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Latine swagger is timeless in the world of fashion. From 90’s Cholas in lowriders to modern-day streetwear and even “Hot Cheeto girl” aesthetics, Latine styles certainly make their mark.…

February 12, 2024

In this article, about the timeless quality of Sanrio character Hello Kitty and her special toylike, Hello Kitty and Friends, a cat with a red bow in a blue dress stands in front of a pink background with hearts. She is joined by -- moving clockwise -- a frog dressed in a red and white suit with a bow-tie, a bat dressed in a black cap with a jester collar and a pink skull, a bunny with a pink cap and a yellow bow and a chunky, yellow dog with little brown cap. The kitten, frog, dog and bunny are smiling as they wave at the camera, whilst the bat sticks their tongue out, glaring mischievously.

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

The Genius of ‘Trolls Band Together’

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Is the latest 'Trolls' sequel really just another typical kid’s movie, or does it have more to offer?…

January 12, 2024

The Legend Of Korra is More Standalone Than Sequel

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Despite the show's popular sequel, "Avatar The Last Airbender" fans wont find any answers within "Legend of Korra."…

December 26, 2023

Plath vs. Steinbeck: Gender in Classic Literature

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

John Steinbeck and Sylvia Plath construct their women characters quite differently.…

December 6, 2023

woman reading book with colors of gold, purple, and pink bursting from the pages

Anatomy of the New Adult Genre

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

What exactly are New Adult books? Are they just glorified YA?…

November 6, 2023

For an article about Taylor Swift's marketing strategies, a dark image of a blonde woman with a white collar necklace holds her two fingers up like a "gun." In the background, a red figure with a similar pose is seen with red horns and a tail drawn on her.

Taylor Swift: Evil Genius?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Is Taylor Swift a well-intentioned lyrical genius or a mastermind of manipulation?…

October 27, 2023

Joe Satriani: An Innovative Legendary Guitarist

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Follow Us Can you imagine someone using only an electric guitar to tell stories and convey complex emotions? Before listening to Joe Satriani’s music, I used to view the electric guitar merely as one element…

October 21, 2023

In an article about gendered products, a blue collection of masculine products stands opposite a pink collection of feminine products.

The Ironic World of Gendered Products

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

Gender-based marketing poses detrimental consequences for society.…

October 10, 2023

In an article about queer representation in the 'Chucky' franchise, the red-haired doll opens garden sheers in front of a jack in the box toy.

‘Chucky’ Kills Gender Norms

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

The Killer Doll’s Long-Running History with Queerness…

September 27, 2023

An illustration of a woman standing at the door of a dark basement with walls covered in red.

‘Barbarian’: Where Unsettling Horror Meets Intelligent Commentary

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

This 2022 horror flick explores the unique fears that many women face.…

September 9, 2023

In an article about gym culture, people in workout clothes lunge and carry weights around a track with a timer at its center.

The Re-Emergence of Gym Culture on Social Media

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

As fitness content surges in popularity, so have multiple harmful trends.…

September 7, 2023

In an article about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck,three versions of Matt Damon, at various ages and from different films, are sketched in black and white.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck: The Genius of ‘Good Will Hunting’

Ava Coates, Emory University

The lasting friendship between these two celebrity actors has resulted in groundbreaking art.…

September 5, 2023

In an article about shoegaze music, three MP3 players send rows of hazy sound waves out over a soft pink background.

Shoegaze Cultivates Solace Like No Other Genre

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

The aesthetic ambience of this psychedelic, intimate and innovative style takes listeners on a spiritual journey.…

August 24, 2023

How I Found Gentleness Through Painting

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

Still Lifes as a Balm for the Soul…

August 6, 2023

In an article about BTS and masculinity, the seven members of BTS and a member of the Korean military stand in front of the South Korean flag.

BTS: Blurring the Lines of the Gender Binary

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

How K-pop idols redefine what it means to be a man in Korean culture.…

August 1, 2023

A close-up of actor Brian Jordan Alvarez smiling from inside a bedroom. Below his face is a grey, orange, and blue news banner with the words "Brian Jordan Alvarez" and "See 'M3GAN' in theaters now" in blue font.

Into the Genius Mind of Brian Jordan Alvarez

Alex Muniz, Pace University

A brief history of this self-made star's rising career, from heartfelt yet humorous YouTube movies to the campy horror of 'M3GAN.'…

July 13, 2023

In an article about the singer-songwriter Ethel Cain, a frame from her music video "American Teenager" featuring the singer in a cheerleading outfit.

Ethel Cain Is the Gen-Z Voice of Southern Gothic

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

The singer-songwriter expresses today's youthful frustrations through her literary musical style.…

April 27, 2023

An illustration of a landscape drawn in a blue palette, set in a fantasy world.

These Sub-Genres Will Take Your Love of Fantasy to the Next Level

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

The beauty of the genre lies in its limitlessness.…

April 10, 2023

’80s Soundtracks Defined a Generation

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

It seems as though every generation only listens to songs from their own era, so why are the 1980s so universally loved?…

December 26, 2022

A portrait of pop star Harry Styles.

This Generation Loves Harry Styles — and Rightfully So

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

This well-known singer from One Direction has changed the face of pop music. Here's a peek at what makes the musician so popular.…

December 1, 2022

As gender neutral pronouns become more commonplace, how will gender grammatical languages keep up?

Gender-Neutral Pronouns: How Do You Say ‘They’ in Spanish?

Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

With inclusive vocabulary becoming more prevalent in English, the question now becomes how to translate such to gendered languages.…

November 28, 2022

in article about kamasi washington, black-and-white image of a man playing the trombone

A New Generation of Jazz: Emmet Cohen and Kamasi Washington Are Reviving the ‘Old’ Genre

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Modern listeners can now relate to the music that had largely faded into obscurity.…

November 21, 2022

a picture of gambling chips and cards

This Is a New Generation of Sweepstakes Games

Daniel Reed

These casinos offer a distinct social experience to fans of the "traditional" casino experience, as well as newbies.…

November 7, 2022

in article about female tennis champions, a photo of naomi osaka

A New Generation of Female Tennis Champions: What’s Holding Them Back?

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

As the sport's old guard starts to slow, emerging players struggle to seize the same momentum.…

October 1, 2022

three characters from Lost in Yonkers sitting on a couch

‘Lost in Yonkers’ Depicts the Heartache of Intergenerational Trauma

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

The play-turned-film offers an authentic example of what happens when pain is passed down through generations.…

September 23, 2022

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