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‘Dope Labs’ Brings Science, Quippy Humor and Diversity to the Podcast-Verse

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

It’s finally time for badass women to take the mic.…

March 11, 2019

‘To Survive on this Shore’ Highlights the Aging Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Community

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Jess Dugan’s photo series is helping keep the past accountable.…

March 11, 2019

YouTube’s ‘Daily Dropout’ Hinges on Awkwardness    

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

Set your cringe level to maximum.…

March 8, 2019

‘Gran Hotel’ Is the Spanish ‘Downton Abbey,’ and It’s Coming to the U.S.

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Guests can soon check in to a more modern, American production.…

March 8, 2019

Why Pete Holmes’ ‘Crashing’ Is the Best Comedy on TV Right Now

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

A comedian who's not a degenerate human? A concept.…

March 7, 2019

The Fight for Quality Education Is More Important Than Ever

Daniel Reed

The strikes, walkouts and crises all underscore one pivotal point: the importance of public education.…

March 6, 2019

‘Hadestown: The Myth. The Musical.’ Is Coming to Broadway

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The production is a new spin on the age-old Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, crossed with the tale of Hades and Persephone.…

March 5, 2019

‘Hellur’ No More: Tyler Perry’s Madea Has Been Retired, Marking the End of an Era

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The meme world will feel her absence.…

March 4, 2019

NYC Has Banned Hair Discrimination, and Everyone Should Follow Their Lead

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The new law aims to tackle one of the most pervasive, but subtle forms of racism.…

March 1, 2019

According to an Oxfam Report, Whole Foods’ Labor Practices Are Hardly Wholesome

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

They might provide healthy, sustainable food, but how do they treat their employees?…

March 1, 2019

‘Yesterday’ Is a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ for Beatles Fans, but Better

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

What to expect from the new Himesh Patel-led film.…

February 28, 2019

Why Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal Is So Controversial

Jillian Morris, Chapman University

The United States can't reverse global warming without systemic change, and very few politicians want that.…

February 26, 2019

Fans of ‘Electric Dreams,’ You Need to Read Its Philip K. Dick Predecessor

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

His pioneering novel, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,' laid the foundation for modern sci-fi.…

February 24, 2019

James Wan’s Terrifying Horror Formula Has Revolutionized the Genre

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

There’s a science to his spooks.…

February 24, 2019

Why You Don’t Have to Be a Kid to Love ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

This time around, everything in Bricksville is NOT awesome.…

February 23, 2019

The ‘Veronica Mars’ Revival Has the Chance to Fix What the Original Got Wrong

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

Times have changed — for both Veronica and her audiences.…

February 23, 2019

Poetic, Elegant and Electronic, Elliot Moss’ Music Is Unlike Anything You’ve Heard

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Moss has turned the high school 'I want to start a band' phase into a career.…

February 22, 2019

‘Miss Bala’ Offers a Predictable, Female Jason Bourne

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

How does 'The Fuentes Identity' sound?…

February 19, 2019

Why Do We Idolize El Chapo?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

He's a billionaire, yes, but also a murderer, rapist and drug pusher.…

February 19, 2019

Meet Forrest Galante, the Steve Irwin of Recently Extinct Species

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

'Extinct' doesn't mean much to Galante.…

February 19, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Green New Deal

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

The resolution is unlikely to pass, but its implications for the 2020 election are important.…

February 19, 2019

The 5 Best Broadway Productions Coming in Spring 2019

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

Theater enthusiasts, rejoice!…

February 15, 2019

How to Earn a Four-Year College Degree in Three Years

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The impossible is possible.…

February 14, 2019

Omar Victor Diop’s Photography Is Recapturing Black History

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The work of the Senegalese artist is bold, symbolic and breathtaking.…

February 13, 2019

A Breakdown of the 4 Female Nominees for the 2020 Presidential Election

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The positions and platforms of Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren.…

February 12, 2019

5 News Podcasts Perfect for Busy College Students

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Too busy to keep up with current events? Think again.…

February 11, 2019

6 Ways to Breaks a Creative Slump

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Inspiration can come from the most unusual (or mundane) places.…

February 10, 2019

How Latoya Shauntay Snell Is Reshaping the Fitness Industry

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

The plus-sized runner is breaking fitness norms one marathon (and ultramarathon) at a time.…

February 10, 2019

Amina Gautier’s ‘Now We Will Be Happy’ Reads Like Puerto Rica Feels

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans have emigrated in the last decade, and the stories offer a glimpse into their lives.…

February 8, 2019

4 Reasons That Prove ‘The Good Wife’ Is a Slept-On Classic

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

The Julianna Margulies-led drama is smarter, quicker and sexier than any other legal series on the air.…

February 8, 2019