Survivors Are People Too: The Reality Behind Reality TV’s Biggest Show Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University The way the long-standing program has dealt with sexuality, gender and racial issues reminds us that our primetime television is someone else’s reality. … February 3, 2024
Experience the Timeless Energy of Wham! Emma Troise, Manhattan College A Journey Through the Iconic 80s Band and Their Impact on Society Today… January 15, 2024
REVIEW: Ariana Grande’s ‘yes, and?’ Flips the Bird and the Narrative Roberto Soto The lead single for Ariana Grande’s seventh album honors, thumps, and sashays while making us wondering “what’s next?”… January 12, 2024
Taylor Swift: Evil Genius? Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas Is Taylor Swift a well-intentioned lyrical genius or a mastermind of manipulation?… October 27, 2023
‘Ted Lasso’ and the Art of Queer Storytelling Olivia Madrid, Florida State University The most recent season of the award-winning series embraces the joy and complexity of LGBTQ+ relationships.… October 9, 2023
Film Review: ‘Bottoms’ Rises to the Top Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia Loser Lesbians. Teenage Lies. Untrained Fighters. What’s not to love? … September 21, 2023
The Massive Impact of the Asari in ‘Mass Effect’ Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte The double-edged legacy of Bioware’s queer representation.… August 24, 2023
The Fanfiction to Publication Pipeline Emily Chang, Wellesley College From 'Star Wars' to Harry Styles, fanfiction blurs the line between literary infringement and creative liberty.… August 21, 2023
3 Must Read Fantasy Books Written by Women of Color Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport The genre has long suffered a lack of diversity, but these authors are changing that.… August 18, 2023
The ‘Queen of Pop’ Turns 65 Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Revisiting 10 pivotal moments in Madonna’s 40 year career. … August 16, 2023
An Interview with the Creators of ‘Reality Check’ Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University A look into a new web series about the funnies and feelings of Black college life.… August 9, 2023
Into the Genius Mind of Brian Jordan Alvarez Alex Muniz, Pace University A brief history of this self-made star's rising career, from heartfelt yet humorous YouTube movies to the campy horror of 'M3GAN.'… July 13, 2023
‘Arcane’: A Cyberpunk-Charged Masterpiece Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University This cyberpunk series uses visual storytelling to subvert common narrative tropes.… May 31, 2023
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Seasons Ranked Olivia Madrid, Florida State University What are the best and worst moments in the history of one of reality TV's most iconic shows?… May 19, 2023
How a Muhammad Ali Fight Shows the Malice Behind Deadnaming Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College The refusal by many to respect Ali’s name change parallels a dilemma facing the transgender community.… May 5, 2023
Be Hot, Be A Bimbo Emily Chang, Wellesley College Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.… May 4, 2023
Following Nashville Shooting, Anti-Trans Rhetoric Distracts From Reform Alex Muniz, Pace University The issue is not transgender people, it’s firearm violence.… May 1, 2023
Positive Global News To Brighten Your Feed Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix Take a break from the media's relentless negativity by learning about some of the beneficial changes going on worldwide.… April 28, 2023
Queerness in Magical Girl Anime Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University In Japanese animation, LGBTQ+ representation has only improved with the popularity of mystical female characters.… April 14, 2023
Why Everyone Needs To Read ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Right Now Abby Worthington, Arcadia University Ray Bradbury’s dystopian future may be closer than you think.… April 5, 2023
Roald Dahl’s Classic Stories Are Getting an Inclusive Rewrite Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Recent edits have sparked a debate over handling insensitive content in older literature.… April 4, 2023
65th Grammy Awards Delight in Historic Ways, Lag in Others Milan Parker, Emory University The biggest night in music brought with it moments of equal triumph and dissatisfaction.… March 5, 2023
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 3 Is a Milestone for LGBT Characters Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College The hit HBO Max show masterfully breaks away from queer stereotypes and embraces authenticity.… March 1, 2023
‘Mean Girls’ and Meaner Sex-Ed Courses Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix As it turns out, schools across the U.S. seem to be using "Mean Girls" as a model for their courses.… February 3, 2023
‘Steven Universe’ — The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Character Assassination Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.… January 30, 2023
Dylan Mulvaney Is the Embodiment of Trans Joy Kane Howard, York College Transgender individuals rarely see themselves depicted in a positive light in film and television — this spunky comedienne is changing that.… January 19, 2023
The Oldest and Strongest Form of Hate Teagan Angell, Fordham University Often described as a "canary in the coal mine" the resurgence of antisemitic sentiment is indicative of the perenniality of hatred.… January 12, 2023
Is YouTube Dying? Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?… December 26, 2022
James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’ Is a Must-Read for Young Adults Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago This classic novel interweaves the ambivalence of sexuality and the intricacies of love in a way that remains relevant to readers today. … December 7, 2022
The Rise and Fall of Social Media Platforms Kane Howard, York College Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter has left thousands of users dissatisfied. But Twitter isn't the first platform to fall from grace.… November 30, 2022