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‘Crawl’ Spotlights Florida’s Stereotypes at Their Most Extreme

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Why do audiences crave the contradiction that is the Sunshine State?…

June 30, 2019

6 Male Celebrities Who Challenge Toxic Masculinity

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

It's refreshing to have men like this to look up to.…

June 29, 2019

Taylor Swift Shows Support for Her LGBTQ+ Fans on ‘You Need to Calm Down’

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The pop sensation-turned-activist embraces the queer community with her new single in support of Pride Month.…

June 25, 2019

‘Tales of the City’ Conveys the Importance of a Chosen Family as a Safe Haven For the LGBTQ+ Community

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This reboot triumphs with a queer, dynamic powerhouse of a family living in the heart of San Francisco.…

June 25, 2019

Surviving and Thriving During Music Festival Season

Daniel Reed

These seven tips will ensure that you're enjoying the experience instead of passed out in the medical tent.…

June 25, 2019

How Movies Are Shifting Toward Allyship and Diversity

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

This machine doesn’t take tokens.…

June 25, 2019

Reddit Asks, ‘How Would You Rob a Store?’ and Other Pressing Questions

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Looking for something wonderfully wacky to read? Check out the WritingPrompts subreddit.…

June 23, 2019

Aurora Becomes ‘A Different Kind of Human’ on Animalistic New Album

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Straight out of the forests of Norway, Aurora puts a violent twist on environmentalism and what it means to be a woman on her latest release.…

June 22, 2019

Easy Keto Diet Hacks for College Kids on a Budget

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Who says you need to go broke?…

June 22, 2019

If ‘When They See Us’ Horrified You, Consider Supporting the Innocence Project

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

The advocacy group uses DNA evidence to exonerate guiltless prisoners, just like the Central Park 5.…

June 21, 2019

The Netflix Original ‘What/If’ Asks What You Would Do to Have It All

Lauren Do, Davidson College

This callous billionaire asks: What price would you pay to have it all?…

June 20, 2019

Here Are Some Helpful Alternatives to Rainbow Capitalism This Pride Month

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

If you really want to support the queer community, here are several ways to cut out the corporate middlemen.…

June 20, 2019

The 4 Best Versions of Godzilla to Ever Grace a Screen, Ranked

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Of the 35 'Godzilla' films ever made, who belongs on the reptilian Mount Rushmore?…

June 20, 2019

A Look into the Magical World of Author Holly Black

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The fantasy writer's intricate world-building, filled with faeries and lore, has been enchanting readers for almost two decades.…

June 19, 2019

What We Can Learn from ‘When They See Us’

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

First and foremost, it is okay to cry and then cry some more.…

June 14, 2019

How ‘Someone Great’ Captures the Post-Breakup Vibe Perfectly

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Netflix and Gina Rodriguez nailed it.…

June 13, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Straight Pride Parade

Luke Hebert, Baruch College

And what it says about the American stance on LGBTQ rights in 2019.…

June 12, 2019

‘iZombie,’ TV’s Hidden Gem, Is Coming To an End

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Here’s why you should catch up before the finale.…

June 11, 2019

ABC’s ‘Mixed-ish’ Could be Both Problematic and Acceptable

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Fans aren’t too happy about the new comedy but, as a mixed person, I see some potential.…

June 10, 2019

Is the Rise of the Cowboy Advancing a Conservative Agenda?

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The re-emergence of the cowboy trope could be telling of a much larger shift in the political landscape.…

June 10, 2019

4 Adoption Facts Your Local Animal Shelter Wants You to Know

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Your next furry companion will thank you.…

June 10, 2019

The 5 Biggest Issues with the Southern Anti-Abortion Bills

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The recent bills passed in a handful of Southern states are wildly problematic.…

June 8, 2019

Snapchat’s Discover Page Is a Nest of Cringe-Worthy Nonsense

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

One look at it proves that Snapchat should leave journalism to literally anybody else.…

June 7, 2019

10 Summer Podcasts That Are Perfect for Long Summer Days

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Each of these programs has a standalone format, which means no bingeing required.…

June 7, 2019

Acclaimed Poet Lang Leav’s Only Novel, ‘Sad Girls,’ Is an Enigmatic Narrative of Struggle

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Leav's famous creativity is readily apparent, though slightly different, in her fiction debut.…

June 6, 2019

Nicole Byer’s ‘Why Won’t You Date Me?’ Asks the Tough, Irreverent Questions

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

The 'Nailed It!' star and her 'dick-list' are the perfect podcast to contextualize your romantic woes.…

June 5, 2019

Why MasterClass Is More Than Worth the Money

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

From directors and writers to politicians and chefs, the online teaching tool can help anyone hone their passions.…

June 5, 2019

Crash Course, a YouTube Series, Has Students Nationwide Sighing in Relief

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

The channel features simple breakdowns of complex topics from your favorite personalities.…

June 4, 2019

The Cost of Emotional Labor in the Workplace and How to Fight It

Luke Hebert, Baruch College

A working student's take on balance.…

June 4, 2019

Morgan Cooper’s ‘Bel-Air’ Reimagines the ’90s Hit As If It Took Place Today

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

What was funny in the sitcom gets real in the stunning fan-fiction trailer.…

June 3, 2019