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In an article about performative activism, an illustration of a man and a woman with masks and blacked-out speech bubbles

Companies Are Being Called Out for Performative Activism

Many brands are posting in support of Black Lives Matter, while hiding their own racist practices.…

June 18, 2020

Illustration of three The Ordinary glass serum bottles.

The Ordinary Skincare Brand Is Sweeping the Internet, and I Tried It Out

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Their incredibly affordable products have inspired cultlike devotion. The question is: Do they actually live up to the hype?…

June 3, 2020

What’s the Future of Body Hair After Quarantine?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

As hair salons and waxing places stay temporarily closed, the beauty routines we’ve built up for so long are crumbling, forcing us to embrace our natural beauty.…

June 1, 2020

A copy of the YA novel The Weight of Our Sky

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Set against the backdrop of Malaysia's infamous 1969 race riots, this young adult novel and webtoon deals with the horrors of prejudice and trauma.…

May 29, 2020

After Leaving Smosh, Anthony Padilla Continues To Put Out Great Content

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Three years after leaving his original comedy channel, the YouTuber is branching out while still staying true to his hilarious roots.…

May 26, 2020

’90 Day Fiancé’ Is Bringing More Attention to Age Gap Relationships

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

With their 31 year age difference, Big Ed and Rose are provoking an age-old discussion about love.…

May 23, 2020

Illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a cottage in an article about cottagecore

Cottagecore Is Gen Z’s Way of Coping With a Hectic, Modern World

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Instead of yearning for big city life, young people are finding an escape by imagining a more pastoral, idyllic lifestyle.…

May 20, 2020

Emojis Are a Legitimate Part of Modern Day Language

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

The digital symbols have had a huge impact on the way we communicate, whether we like it or not.…

May 18, 2020

Quibi Is Convenient, but Its Programs Leave a Lot To Be Desired

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

The latest streaming platform is bringing 10-minute 'quick bites' of TV straight to your phone. It’s a great idea, but the shows need some work.…

May 14, 2020

Is KAACHI Redefining K-Pop or Corrupting the Genre?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With British, Spanish and Korean members, the UK band has people everywhere divided on what it means to be a K-pop group.…

May 14, 2020

Dominic Fike (pictured above) has been the latest musician targeted by the controversy of industry plants.

Dominic Fike Reignites the Controversy Over Industry Plants in Music

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?…

May 12, 2020

Kim Kardashian, sometimes the subject of black outrage

How Outrage in the Black Community Was Turned Into a Commodity

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Celebrities like the Kardashians and companies like H&M are praised for the styles that black people are derided for, then profit off of the publicity caused by the anger.…

May 11, 2020

Willow Smith Is Still Making Music, and It’s Better Than Ever

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The versatile musician has moved beyond her 'Whip My Hair' days, and she deserves a lot more recognition.…

May 7, 2020

Spotify gave bedroom pop it's name, but it's no question has to why it has become so popular. In a world surrounded with the internet and easy accessibility, more artists are taking to the simplisitic and free-will music style.

Bedroom Pop Is the DIY Music Genre Dominating Gen Z’s Playlists

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Once made up of musicians recording songs at home, the style is now infiltrating the mainstream.…

May 3, 2020

The Tiger King, Joe Exotic, with a tiger

In ‘Tiger King,’ Dramatic Feuds Overshadow Animal Abuse

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

The Netflix show was supposedly about big cats in captivity, but its main focus was the crazy cast and their concerns over money and murder.…

May 1, 2020

In a digital storm, it has become easier than ever for artists to release music and create beats without the need for a recording studio.

Internet Beats Are Changing the Way Music Is Created

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Because of the web, aspiring producers and musicians can go from making beats in their bedroom to featuring on tracks by big name artists.…

April 30, 2020

6 Autistic Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

April is Autism Awareness Month, but these Instagram accounts are educating people about autism all year round.…

April 29, 2020

NYC Ballet in an article about high art going digital because of the pandemic

‘Elite’ Forms of Art Are Going Digital To Reconnect With the Masses

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Because of social distancing, museums, opera and ballet are trying to adapt and maintain their audience by going online.…

April 28, 2020

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020

Aside From Its Viral Dance, Drake’s ‘Toosie Slide’ Doesn’t Offer Much

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The song is blowing up all over social media, but as a piece of music, it doesn't have much going for it.…

April 19, 2020

The Kid LAROI (pictured above) is anticipated to be the next big thing to hit the Hip-Hop world. But here's the catch: he's Australian.

At Just 16 Years Old, The Kid Laroi Is Shaking Up SoundCloud Rap

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Hailing from Australia, this teenager is carrying on the legacy of his former mentor, Juice WRLD.…

April 14, 2020

How To Create Your Own At-Home Spa

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Even if you can't go out to get pampered, you can still unwind at home with these self-care purchases.…

April 13, 2020

Instagram post from Daisy Lowe for the Until Tomorrow challenge

What’s the Appeal of the ‘Until Tomorrow’ Challenge?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This new internet trend has people posting unflattering pictures of themselves on Instagram and leaving them up for 24 hours. How did it start and why now?…

April 7, 2020