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‘Masters Of The Air’ Takes Flight and Lands Safely In Viewers’ Hearts

The Tom Hanks and Stephen Speilberg project has finally taken off to new heights in this World War II-inspired miniseries.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Thoughts

The Moon Is Down: Propaganda Prevails

A look into the controversial Steinbeck novel that played a part in ending WWII.

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Thoughts

Will Getting the Trendiest Bottle Make You Drink More Water?

Stanley cups and “water recipes” have taken over the internet but people have tried to incentivize drinking water for years.

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Classes

Millennials and Careers: Why It’s So Difficult for Recent Grads to Find Jobs

A large percent of millennials are ending up jobless, with a job unrelated to their degree or living with their parents again; why?

Riley Heruska, Austin College

Criticism·Music

Evolution or Devolution? The Changing Structure of Songs

Over time, music has varied in length and structure. In the current digital age, where does music clock in?

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Food·Thoughts

It’s Time to Talk About Filipino Food

An introduction to an underrated Asian cuisine.

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Thoughts

Adulting 101: The Things We Weren’t Taught

Here’s your go-to list of need-to-knows as a young adult!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Music

Ethel Cain, ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ and Childhood Trauma

Ethel Cain lives through the adult effects of childhood trauma in her 2022 release.

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Thoughts

The Price of Information: The Dual Faces of Paywalls in Online Journalism

In an era where information is both abundant and questioned, the emergence of paywalls for online news has sparked a debate about the future of journalism.

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

Holiday·Holiday·Thoughts

Valentine’s Day: The Horrendous Hallmark Holiday

Valentine’s Day is far from the celebration of love that it claims to be.

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Sounds·Thoughts

Earworm Alert: A List of the Most Annoying Jingles and Why They Work

It turns out that the aggravating tunes you can’t get out of your head may actually serve a purpose besides driving you mad.

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

In this article about the similarities between "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Saltburn," for men with dark hair, stare brooding at the camera in a black and white grayscale. In the background, a pink monochromatic printing of a large, old home.

Film

The Parallels Between ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ and ‘Saltburn’

Though years apart in the making, the films have noticeable similarities.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

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