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The Return of 2000s Aesthetics Is Unsurprising in an Age of Uncertainty

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The era of Britney Spears and Juicy Couture is back, and it's a perfect complement to the social turmoil being experienced by Generation Z.…

June 30, 2020

The Quarantine-Themed Covers of Chris Mann Are in Line With the Times

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The former contestant on 'The Voice' is making parodies that we can all relate to while we're under lockdown.  …

April 22, 2020

‘Law and Order: SVU’ Shined a Light on the Injustices Strippers Face

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Pole dancing is becoming widely accepted for parties and fitness, but stripping remains vilified. So, what's the difference?…

April 12, 2020

Frank Ocean Reappears In the Mainstream With PrEP+ Night Club

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The artist addresses the HIV/AIDS crisis with his club nights, but not without some controversy from activist circles.…

October 26, 2019

‘Mixed-ish’ Pilot Gets Mixed Reviews From Fans

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Fans (and haters) take their opinions to social media during the show’s premiere.…

October 1, 2019

The Amazon Rainforest Is Burning and Somehow It’s Going Unnoticed

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The Amazon Rainforest is tragically losing 1.5 soccer fields worth of rainforest every single minute to man-made fires.…

August 31, 2019

Is the New Season of ‘Pose’ Living Up to the Hype From the First?

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

The second season of the FX hit is halfway through; here’s what we can take away from it so far.…

July 26, 2019

‘Social Cues’ Is Cage the Elephant’s Most Compelling Album Yet

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Through thick and thin, the band has focused on what’s most important… creating content that sends a powerful message to the world.…

May 1, 2019

Why ‘Paris Is Burning’ Is Essential Viewing, Now More Than Ever

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The modern interest in drag culture can be traced squarely back to Livingston’s documentary.…

April 22, 2019

Do We Actually Need ‘Culture III’ from Migos?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The timing isn't the only thing off.…

January 14, 2019

The MTV Classic ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’ Is Getting Back in the Ring

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

To celebrate, here are its six best fights.…

December 24, 2018

5 Things Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Selena’ Series Needs to Include

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The story of her groundbreaking career will reach millions, so it needs to tell the whole tale.…

December 22, 2018

UNCULTURED: A Plea to Kill the Migos Hype

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Hasn’t everyone had enough of this s---?…

October 30, 2018

Can You Support Kim Petras Without Supporting Abusers in the Music Industry?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Before you buy a 99-cent song on iTunes, make sure you know who’s pocketing the money.…

October 13, 2018

Sean Penn Comments on #MeToo, Completely Misses Its Point

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Penn has faulted the movement for dividing men and women.…

September 18, 2018

Ariana Grande’s New Music Video Proves That God Is Definitely a Woman

Cameron Andersen, New York University

So you'd better used it.…

July 18, 2018

Why Tiffany Young Might Be What Finally Puts K-Pop Over the Edge

Abby Hall, Hollins University

If she can't make it big, K-pop might be in trouble.…

July 10, 2018

The 5 Emotions, as Illustrated Through Annie Lennox Music Videos

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

We should all be more like Annie.…

July 9, 2018

5 2018 Hits That Have Become LGBTQ+ Anthems

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

This might be the year we finally retire Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out.”…

May 9, 2018

Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Similar to Lady Gaga, Freddy Mercury and David Bowie, Styles uses his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.…

May 6, 2018

Pedro Cañas Works to Break the Barriers Between Ages

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

The New York University sophomore composes beautiful songs that make an impact on all who listen to them.…

May 3, 2018

FX’s ‘Pose’ Is Making History Before It’s Even Premiered

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

How 'Pose' is bringing ball culture back to the forefront.…

April 27, 2018

5 Albums Every Music Fan Has to Listen To

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Some albums just have to be listened to from start to finish.…

April 12, 2018

Why Everyone Idolizes Woman of The Year Selena Gomez

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

Selena Gomez was just named Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year, but who is actually surprised?…

November 16, 2017

UMN Track-Running Boyfriends Brad and Justin Talk Race, Sex and Running

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Minnesotan track stars and boyfriends Brad Neumann and Justin Rabon have recently made headlines for being just that.…

November 13, 2017

Is Fergie’s New Music Glamorous or So Two Thousand and Late?

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

The Dutchess has returned at last and, with some bumps in the road, has created work that’s worth a listen.…

October 11, 2017

XXXTentacion and Abuse: How Far Can an Artist Be Distanced from Their Music?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The politics and lessons of XXXTentacion’s abusive behavior—which is by no means exclusive to him—and rash of domestic abuse among young hip-hop artists.…

September 26, 2017

Who’s Released the Album of the Summer?

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

From Jay Z to Imagine Dragons, who has your vote for the best summer record?…

July 24, 2017

Here Are 5 Fresh TV Shows to Binge-Watch This Summer

Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

You may not have a summer job, but with all the shows you have to watch, you're certainly going to be busy.…

June 4, 2017

Why Feminism Is Bad for Feminism

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

The philosophy rests on the idea that in order to be equal, you must first accept that you are unequal.…

February 21, 2017