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TV

‘Stargate’ May Be Sci-Fi’s Most Self-Aware Franchise

Meet a franchise that parodies its genre, its fans and itself.

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Against a dark grey background with music notes, the "Friends" orange couch sits in front of a spurting fountain.

TV

Theme Songs that Make the TV Show Even More Perfect!

Check out how these theme songs fit perfectly with their shows!

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Film·Screens

‘Cabaret’: The Political Strife in Fosse’s Celebrated Movie Musical

Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! A look into one of the greatest movie musicals, as an insight into society's ills.

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Criticism·Screens·YouTube

7 Up and Coming Video Essay Creators To Check Out

From True Crime to Film History, learn from some of YouTube’s brightest minds.

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

For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Beauty·Screens·YouTube

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Music·Thoughts

We Love You, Megan—’Cobra’ Is a Beacon for Black Women’s Mental Health

The harsh realities of Black women's mental health are being disregarded and this is affecting rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

Film·Pages·review·Screens

Book vs. Film: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Without the extensive details of Coriolanus Snow's thoughts, the film skims the surface of the sacrifice and suffering present in the novel.

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

For an article on the origins of popcorn at the movie theater, two white boxes with red stripes and the word "pop corn" written in the middle are tipped over. Neon green outlined popcorn is spilling over.

Film·Food·Thoughts

That’s the Way the Corn Pops… Why Popcorn is the Snack of the Movies

Whether you are in the theater with the masses or lounging alone on your couch at, popcorn just feels like the right snack. Why is that?

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

With background drawings of yellow suns, three images of Matthew Perry laughing and smiling in red and orange swirling colors

Screens·TV

The One Where We Lost a Friend: The Impact of Matthew Perry’s Passing

The Heartbreak of Matthew Perry’s Passing and the Influence of Friends on Multiple Generations.

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

For an article on the racial and environmental injustices of "Sing, Unburied, Sing," a woman is hand-drawn in white ink against a red-orange background. A bird is in flight and covers one of her eyes.

Pages

Environmental and Racial Injustice Bleed Out in the Southern Regions of “Sing, Unburied, Sing”

“Sing, Unburied, Sing” is a timeless piece of fiction that everyone should read, and here’s why.

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

For an article on the efficacy of a college degree, two figures look in opposite directions as a bowl with a degree and a price tag are set between them.

Classes·Opinion·Students

OPINION: Is a Degree Still Worth It?

With rising tuition and companies prioritizing experience over formal higher education is the value of a degree declining?

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

For an article on hang out ideas, three hand drawings of people sitting on picnic blankets, laughing and chatting.

Food·Thoughts

Hangout Ideas for Broke College Kids

Too broke to go out? Here’s a few inexpensive activities to do with friends!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

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