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Netflix’s ‘Grand Army’ Has Come To Enlist and Enlighten You

The series, spotlighting five teenagers at a Brooklyn public high school, is bigger than its individual characters; it’s about an entire generation and the way empathy can change the world.…

November 11, 2020

Is ‘Emily in Paris’ the Escapist Show That We Need, or Is It Too ‘Ringard’?

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Netflix has a new show that will fulfill all your bad rom-com dreams set in a beautiful city — if you can look past its issues.…

October 20, 2020

Baker Bryan Ford Encourages You To Pursue Your Passion

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Not only will the food blogger help you make a mouthwatering loaf of sourdough bread, but he’ll also inspire you to chase your dreams while you’re at it.…

October 7, 2020

What Was With All the Fireworks This Summer?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Over the last few months, there has been a surge of illegal firework displays across the nation. But what prompted them in the first place?…

September 16, 2020

In an article about the Brown Skin Girl music video, a picture of Beyoncé

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.…

September 10, 2020

A Latino man and boy hold a flag together in "In the Heights."

From Stage to Screen, ‘In the Heights’ Is Just What the Latino Community Needs

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

It’s okay if you missed the play on Broadway — it’s headed for the silver screen next summer.…

August 25, 2020

In a list of LGBTQ+ movies, a photo from Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Three Great LGBTQ+ Movies with Quality Queer Representation

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Looking for well-developed LGBTQ+ characters without the same overused tropes? Check out these films for a fulfilling viewing experience.…

August 21, 2020

The cast of Hamilton on stage during a performance

The Pros and Cons of Being a Second Wave ‘Hamilton’ Fan

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Even though I became obsessed with the theatrical masterpiece four years after everyone else, there are some upsides to experiencing the musical in 2020.…

August 11, 2020

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television's best, one look at the nominees suggests it's really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and…

August 9, 2020

Netflix’s ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Reimagines the Classic Stoneybrook Gang in the 21st Century

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The series implements intricate lessons on empathy and perception, and with its inclusiveness, indicates a positive direction for children's programming.…

July 30, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of a woman looking through a glass ceiling, experiencing the wage gap

The Continued Existence of the Wage Gap Is Still Critically Important

Emma T., UC Berkeley

We've known about the gendered difference in pay for decades, but little has been fixed. With a new work environment ahead, now is the time to make changes.…

July 20, 2020

Dropped by NBC After Three Seasons, ‘Hannibal’ Gets Another Chance on Netflix

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Sharpen your forks and knives because it's about to get bloody. Once you start watching the crime drama, you won't be able to stop.…

July 9, 2020

Characters from Love, Victor standing in a crowd

‘Love, Victor’ Is a Triumph of Queer Representation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Hulu's 'Love, Simon' spin-off, with its complex story about sexuality and understanding oneself, is just what the teenage high school television canon needs.…

July 3, 2020

In an article about Pride Month, someone in front of the computer in a room with a rainbow flag

Queering the Quarantine, or How To Celebrate Pride Month 2020 at Home

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

In the wake of the pandemic, hundreds of Pride events have been cancelled. Here's how you can still take part even if you can't do it in-person.…

June 18, 2020

‘The Deviant’s War’ Reveals the Link Between Civil Rights and Gay Rights

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Eric Cervini’s historical opus describes how homophobia within American law enforcement bears a striking resemblance to racist policing practices.…

June 17, 2020

Illustration of female influencers with disabilities

6 Female Influencers With Disabilities That You Should Be Following

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

These women are making the world a more inclusive and accessible place, one post at a time.…

March 18, 2020

Trauma Porn: Why Books Like ‘American Dirt’ Are Harmful

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins' book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.…

March 16, 2020

Illustration of cell phone map with affinity spaces for multiracial students

Navigating Affinity Spaces as a Multiracial College Student

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Many college students find comfort in racial affinity spaces. Multiracial students harbor an internalized barrier for entry.…

March 12, 2020

‘Let’s Talk About Love’ Explores Intersection of Blackness and Asexuality

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann's new novel.…

March 9, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The singer changed the game for Latinx artists and now this upcoming biopic will give fans an even closer look at her infamous life.…

December 3, 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 Gendered Nature of Astrology and Its Scientific Merit

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

It's time to explore how a practice pushed into the limelight by femme people is not taken seriously.…

November 9, 2019

The Reemergence of Reggaeton and Its New Soundscape

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The catchy tunes and Latin influence of this music sensation have everyone listening, dancing and wondering about this genre's burst into the mainstream.…

October 14, 2019