A Look at Morbid Memorable Moments of 2023 Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University 2023 was a year chock-full of shocks, and we reflect on a few of the more morbid moments you may have forgotten about here.… December 12, 2023
REVIEW: Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Takes Listeners on a Turbulent Flight to Gag City Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Minaj’s long awaited fifth studio album gets dragged down by agonizing samples and blurred artistic vision. … December 12, 2023
The NFL’s Got It Bad—Usher at Superbowl LVIII Paiton Young, University of Georgia How Will the Siren Appeal to NFL Fans?… December 4, 2023
Exploring the “Obsessed Artist” Trope in Film Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio We all have something that we might go to extremes and obsessive lengths to achieve.… November 23, 2023
Say Hello To Sammy Rae and ‘The Friends’ Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio Who are Sammy Rae and The Friends and Why Is There Music So Good?… November 17, 2023
Sample or Stealing? How the Music Industry Recycles Tunes Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University A hot take on the use of sampled songs in the music industry. … October 30, 2023
The Lost Art of Food Writing Matthew Doss, University of Chicago A.J. Liebling and M.F.K. Fisher’s essays illustrate that the overlooked genre is the best thing since sliced bread.… September 21, 2023
Exploring the Vast Canvas of New and Emerging Art Styles Daniel Reed From digital art to bio-art, street art to Afrofuturism, the art world is experiencing a renaissance of creativity that knows no bounds.… September 6, 2023
5 Great Short Novels Matthew Doss, University of Chicago These must-read novellas are perfect for busy bibliophiles.… August 29, 2023
‘Scream’: The Best Horror Franchise of All Time Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons 'What's your favorite scary movie?'… August 27, 2023
Internet Shutdown: Is a Digital Apocalypse Imminent? Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College A major solar storm capable of cracking our online infrastructure creates concern for users everywhere.… August 10, 2023
The Super Score of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte A killer soundtrack can be the difference between a good movie and a great one.… July 21, 2023
Howard Ashman: Remembering Disney’s Hero Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons The beloved animation company's success is all thanks to an inspiring off-off Broadway playwright.… July 7, 2023
Swarm Brings a Lot of Buzz, but it Doesn’t Quite Hit the Mark Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University The new Amazon Prime Video series is more interested in shallow celebrity references than its main character's emotional development.… June 29, 2023
Why Are Recent Horror Movies So Cheesy? Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia From “Fresh” to “Scream VI,” a string of rather cliche horror films have hit the screens, causing viewers to wonder why the classic genre has taken such a turn.… May 31, 2023
Explaining Corecore Katherine Hollis, New York University Among all of the Internet's trends, corecore is the new anti-trend that's starting to take over people's for-you pages.… May 18, 2023
Tiny Desk Preserves the Purity of Music Katherine Hollis, New York University With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.… April 28, 2023
Black Women Were Overlooked This Awards Season Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.… April 25, 2023
Brendan Fraser’s Oscar Win Means More Than You Think Alex Muniz, Pace University A look back on Hollywood’s most wholesome guy.… March 29, 2023
65th Grammy Awards Delight in Historic Ways, Lag in Others Milan Parker, Emory University The biggest night in music brought with it moments of equal triumph and dissatisfaction.… March 5, 2023
10 Contemporary Black-Led Films for Black History Month Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Check out the most recent underground hits of Black cinema.… March 1, 2023
There’s a Musical for Everyone! Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez While it is often characterized as too snobby and inaccessible, the diversity of the genre makes the art form impossible to dismiss.… February 14, 2023
Brendan Fraser’s Comeback in ‘The Whale’ Does Not Disappoint Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge The new film presents a fascinating tale of redemption in a father-daughter relationship.… January 3, 2023
Keke Palmer Is Pregnant! Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University As perhaps one of the only non-controversial celebrities, the actor's recent announcement has been met with a general consensus of joy. … December 28, 2022
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
Brendan Fraser Has Made a Comeback After Years Out of the Limelight Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge After facing years of private and professional struggles, the actor is making a well-deserved return to cinema.… September 29, 2022
Don’t Dismiss Social Media Book Accounts Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University Bookstagram and BookTok have flooded brick-and-mortar bookshops with a new wave of literature lovers.… September 16, 2022
Painting a City Beautiful: The Story of Philadelphia’s Murals Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University Philadelphia's murals have provided inspiration for the city and artists for decades.… September 6, 2022
Will Arcades Survive the Post-Pandemic Gaming Industry? Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University After years of decline culminated in numerous closures after 2020, many question whether the industry will ever recover from its recent losses.… August 22, 2022
‘BREAK MY SOUL (THE QUEEN’S REMIX)’ Corrects Music History Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University In the seventh remix of her newest lead single, Beyoncé brilliantly fuses 'BREAK MY SOUL' with Madonna’s 'Vogue.'… August 21, 2022