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Comfort and Joy: Turning the Christmas Chaos Into Productive Conversations on Mental Health

While conversations can be hard, holiday pressure can open up the avenue for better understandings of your family's mental health.

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Holiday·Thoughts

Steer Clear of Midtown: The Ultimate NYC Christmas Activity List For Locals

Avoid the Midtown crowds — get to know the heart of New York City with these holiday celebrations!

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Film·Pages

Shakespeare, ‘Coriolanus’ and ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

How “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” draws from the ill-fated hero of Shakespeare's play “Coriolanus.”

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Film·Holiday·TV

Insert Christmas Tropes Here: Exploring the Dynasty of Hallmark Christmas

No other company does television quite like Hallmark. Is that a good thing?

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

Culture

Luxury Sunglasses: The 2024 Trend to Hop Ahead On

As one of the most ubiquitous fashion accessories in the world, sunglasses are making a massive comeback; the global luxury sunglass market was valued at $4.1 billion in 2020 but is set to soar to

Curtis F. Brooks

Culture·News & Politics·Thoughts

A Look at Morbid Memorable Moments of 2023

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.

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Similar to the album cover of "Born to Die", a drawing of Lana Del Rey stands in front of a blue sky with the words "Born to Die" around her.

Sounds

Born to Thrive: The Lana Del Rey Album Ahead Of Its Time

Revisiting the impact of Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” on the music industry (I never stopped listening).

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Music

REVIEW: Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Takes Listeners on a Turbulent Flight to Gag City

Minaj’s long awaited fifth studio album gets dragged down by agonizing samples and blurred artistic vision.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Against a navy and purple backgrounds reads the words "Inside Out 2 and Anxiety" with an image of the orange, frazzled character Anxiety in front of a red and shadowed background.

Screens

What the Introduction of ‘Inside Out’s Anxiety Could Mean

A Close Analysis Into the Teaser Trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2".

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Sounds·Thoughts

Radio: A Quest to Discover Your New Favorite Song

What happens when you ditch your playlists and listen to the radio for a day?

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Screens·TV

‘Phil of The Future’ Reunion? Aly Michalka Shares Photos of Cast Reunion

Almost 20 years later, the heartwarming 'Phil of the Future' reunion entices fans.

Study Breaks Editing Team

Screens

‘Star Trek’: Jake Sisko’s Coming of Age Story

One of Star Trek’s most relatable characters for kids and young adults to be on screen.

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

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