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Partisanship is the Living Sandpaper of American Politics

A Toast to Partisanship, the Sandpaper of American Politics

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

The petty bickering might be frustrating, but it was designed to be.…

April 13, 2017

University of Pittsburgh’s Maggie Kennedy Discusses Women’s Rights and Politics

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Meet Maggie Kennedy, a 'nasty woman' set on informing the public on political issues and women's rights.…

March 30, 2017

British Politics, Theresa May and You

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Why the controversy in the UK might feel like déjà vu to Americans.…

July 27, 2016

The Inherent Risk of Progressive Politics

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

A constant demand for improvement can prioritize change over more important considerations.…

July 27, 2016

The New Right of Politics: What it is and Why You Should Care

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

In America and across Western Europe, a new political movement based on xenophobia, racism, exclusion and violence is gaining power.…

July 7, 2016

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10 Awesome Things For Freshers To Do In London

Daniel Reed

Are you a new student in London and eager to make the most of your time in this dynamic city?…

September 19, 2024

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A Journey to Dreams: My Congressional Internship and Love for Washington, D.C.

Krithika Cividi

When I embarked on my congressional internship on Capitol Hill, I had no idea how profoundly the experience would shape my future.…

July 2, 2024

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5 Movies That Won Oscars You Didn’t Know About

Adam Steele

Oscar night is a spectacle of glitz, glamour, and cinematic grandeur, where movies that won Oscars become instant classics.…

June 7, 2024

Book Nerds: Virginia Woolf is Not a Feminist Icon

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Renowned and praised for her radical critique of the patriarchy, Virginia Woolf remains a trailblazer for feminism despite her complex history of racism and anti-semitism.…

June 7, 2024

The Case for ‘80s Effects

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

There’s some-Thing about ‘80s creatures that people just can’t shake. …

May 31, 2024

Why Do We Ignore Donald Glover’s Fetishization of Asian Women?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Not many fans are aware of Donald Glover’s problematic and harmful past with Asian culture and fetishization.…

May 30, 2024

Women’s Bodies, the 4B Movement and Eradicating Men

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Follow Us By Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College, Illinois Subheadline: KP: 4B Movement South Korea’s 4B movement stands as a strike against men and the patriarchal system but is predominantly visible on social media…

May 19, 2024

High School is Murder: Behind the Killer Teen Movie

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Many cult classic films feature a killer teen, but over time, the trope has gone from an exploitation device to a vehicle for empowerment and representation of the teenage experience.…

May 13, 2024

Memes as a Rorschach Test for the Generation Failed by Society

Gracie Malin, Washington University, St. Louis

You’re always on that damn phone!…

May 6, 2024

The Prequels Turn Twenty-Five–Star Wars’ Sleeper Hit

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Phantom Menace turns 25 this year, but how did the public perception of the prequels take a massive about-face in the last decade?…

May 4, 2024

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Doom-Scrolling Dooms Media as We Know it

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Doom-scrolling is doing more than just ruining our attention spans: it is transforming news and media as an enterprise.…

April 21, 2024

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5 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

These are the best podcasts to listen to if you want to learn but can’t find the time!…

April 18, 2024

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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

A woman with brown hair and a blue sweater is sitting in front of a background of paper covered in writing, intimately strumming a guitar. Her eyes are closed and her lips set in a stoic position, implying she is in deep contemplative as she parcels out each individual note. Her name -- Lana Del Rey -- is written on a torn piece of paper, taped to the background in the upper-right corner.

Lana Del Rey: The Evocative Melodies Behind Performative Stardom

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

When examining Lana Del Rey's music and history, one finds a fascinating conversation between the artist and the veil of celebrity.…

March 21, 2024

7 Films to Hit at SXSW 2024

Roberto Soto

Black Twitter, DCOM-inspired horror, gay beaches and Ayo Edebiri. SXSW 2024 has the film for you!…

March 6, 2024

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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

In this article, about the upcoming face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl, two players stare off against each on a green background with white stripes. The player on the left wears a red helmet and jersey, the player on the right a yellow helmet and white jersey, whilst bars hover over their heads. They are filled in at different intervals, showcasing their statistics to onlookers.

Super Bowl LVIII: A Rematch of 2020

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Three years post-Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will again face each other in a fierce Super Bowl matchup.…

February 11, 2024

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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

Survivors Are People Too: The Reality Behind Reality TV’s Biggest Show

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The way the long-standing program has dealt with sexuality, gender and racial issues reminds us that our primetime television is someone else’s reality. …

February 3, 2024

A Roadmap to 2024: A Glimpse Into The Future

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

A preview into 2024 and the major political, scientific, and technological events that await us the new year.…

January 13, 2024

TikTok’s Domestic Dream: Stay-at-Home Moms

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

TikTok stay-at-home moms construct a narrative of domestic bliss, perfect parenting, and enviable lifestyles that shapes perceptions of modern motherhood.…

January 6, 2024