Thoughts SOUPer Food: Why Soup Is The Perfect Winter Meal Soup is the perfect food but it seems everyone forgets about it until temperatures drop. Let’s talk soup. Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Thoughts Best 2024 Goals for College Students Here’s some serious and fun goals all college students should add to their New Year’s resolution list! Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas
Screens BBC’s Merlin Was a Great Unconventional Hero The 2008 fantasy series owes its charm to a clumsy, expressive protagonist. Sydney Chastain, Florida State University
Beauty·Thoughts The Impact of Everchanging Health Culture on New Year’s Resolutions Don’t let the fancy and flawed fad diets sway your resolution. Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University
Screens A Decade in Cinema: Revisiting Movies That Turn 10 in 2024 The year 2014 saw the release of films that will go down in cinematic history. Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Students·Thoughts College is Over: What Now? The rising trend of soon-to-be graduates feeling like their university failed to fully prepare them for life after graduation. Farah Shah, University of Central Florida
Pages·Thoughts The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely Palmer Strubhar, Emory University
Culture·Thoughts The Perfect Study Break: The Jigsaw Puzzle While you have some time, sit down and enjoy the twists and turns of starting (and completing) a jigsaw puzzle. Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Film ‘The Iron Claw’ Deserves All The Awards And So Much More Hype The tragic true story of a wrestling family as seen through a spectacular cast. Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
Screens·Thoughts TikTok’s Domestic Dream: Stay-at-Home Moms TikTok stay-at-home moms construct a narrative of domestic bliss, perfect parenting, and enviable lifestyles that shapes perceptions of modern motherhood. Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Culture ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Fans, Here’s Some Games You’ll Love! If you’re a fan of the Game of the Year, here are other video games with similarities that you’ll definitely enjoy! Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas
Music·Sounds What’s Behind Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s Massive 2023? Both veteran entertainers broke into new levels of popularity and success with their mammoth tours and film releases. Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago