politics - Page 28

The GOP Might Be Losing Its Grip Leading Into 2020

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The Republican Party must either turn a blind eye to Trump’s behavior or revolt against him, and either decision will cost them voters.…

December 28, 2018

Mary Poppins Is Back, But Sans Sugar

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The reboot is full of nostalgia, but it lacks magic.…

December 27, 2018

The Top 9 Netflix Comedy Specials of 2018

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The funniest of the year are here.…

December 26, 2018

God-Willing, the Itsmaysmemes Instagram Is the Future of Fashion

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Giant jackets are the new wave.…

December 23, 2018

25 Years Later, ‘Schindler’s List’ Remains a Sobering Reminder

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The real terror of evil is how gradually it can come about.…

December 22, 2018

Balancing Interest & Intensity: A Guide to Creating the Perfect Course Schedule

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Take it from me: it's not easy.…

December 21, 2018

The Jacob Walter Anderson Case Is White Male Privilege as Usual

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

The former Baylor frat president faces almost no repercussions after raping and assaulting an unconscious woman.…

December 20, 2018

The Unnerving Poignancy of ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death,’ 33 Years Later

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Neil Postman’s 1985 work so presciently captured the dangers of the post-truth era that it still feels eerily modern.…

December 19, 2018

Did Kevin Hart Do the Right Thing Stepping Down as Oscar Host?

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

It was apparently less painful than apologizing.…

December 17, 2018

5 Netflix Comedy Specials That’ll Help You Get Through Finals Week

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

If you feel like you haven't smiled in a week, these are for you.…

December 13, 2018

6 Reasons to Read Sarah J. Maas’ ‘Throne of Glass’ Series

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Hardcore female characters, an amazingly well-built fantasy world and a beautiful writing style — need I say more?…

December 12, 2018

A$AP Rocky’s ‘Gunz n Butta’ Video Offers a Scathing View of American Ills

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Gun violence, racism, mass consumption and more have the country headed toward catastrophe, according to Rocky.…

December 12, 2018

5 YouTube Study Channels That Are Guaranteed to Up Your GPA

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

Channels like Crash Course, Khan Academy and others are perfect for complementing your in-class education.…

December 12, 2018

Cher: From High School Dropout to Goddess of Pop

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

Her music is amazing, but it's her life story that will leave your jaw hanging.…

December 10, 2018

The Real News About ‘Fake News at Night’

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Creator Brian Baldocchi talks ‘Fake News at Night,’ a new kind of satire airing on Facebook.…

December 9, 2018

Why Everyone Should Leave Melania Trump Alone

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Imagine being married to Donald Trump AND facing the wrath of the American pubic.…

December 8, 2018

#ThotAuditing Snapchat Sex Workers Is the Newest Iteration of Internet Misogyny

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

What won't trolls ruin?…

December 7, 2018

What Is Google’s Project Dragonfly, and Why Is It So Concerning?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

China wants a censored search engine, and Google might be greedy enough to oblige them.…

December 7, 2018

In ‘Buster Scruggs,’ the Coen Brothers Toy with Death on the Western Frontier

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Through a series of vignettes, the directing duo deconstruct several of the genre's more hackneyed tropes.…

December 7, 2018

Beto O’Rourke Is Inexperienced. Here Are 3 Reasons That Doesn’t Matter

Daniel Reed

A presidential run might seem crazy, but O'Rourke's resume fits the bill.…

December 6, 2018

Virtual Reality and Social Change Can Go Hand in Hand, Says Oculus

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Through its 'VR for Good' initiative, the company hopes to expand beyond gaming.…

December 5, 2018

Marathoning a Movie Series: A How-To Guide

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

It requires so much more than you’d think.…

December 2, 2018

The Greek Life System of the Deep South Needs to Die Off

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

As quickly as possible.…

December 2, 2018

Can the Women’s Rights Movement Trust the Justice System?

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The judiciary has long been the most progressive governmental branch, but it's certainly not their ally.…

November 30, 2018

Is Gina Rodriguez Really Anti-Black?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

We examine the receipts.…

November 30, 2018

Do Graduating Seniors Want to Work for Facebook? We Asked

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Answers are mixed, but there are certainly more no's than there were a few years ago.…

November 30, 2018

5 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Depression in College

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

It’s the happiest time of the year ... according to Hallmark.…

November 29, 2018

The 7 Biggest Celebrity Deaths of 2018

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

These household names are gone, but they will be remembered.…

November 29, 2018

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Resurrection of Democracy

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Democratic socialism just might be what saves the Union.…

November 27, 2018

How Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ Is Helping Puerto Ricans

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

The musical will bring a lot more to the island than dance numbers.…

November 27, 2018