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In Times of Crisis, Is Dystopian Media Dangerous or Inspirational?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Maze Runner,' movies and books about fighting oppressive governments may play a part in spurring young people to action.…

August 26, 2020

Illustration of "One of Us is Lying" novel poster.

‘One of Us Is Lying’ Provides a Fresh Take on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Karen M. McManus’ young adult mystery novel both upholds and defies the tropes of the classic '80s movie.…

August 21, 2020

In an article about his album What Could Possibly Go Wrong, a photo of Dominic Fike leaning out a car window

‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong’ in Dominic Fike’s Playful Experiments?

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

As he rises from obscurity to stardom, the singer's new album combines bright, reckless sound with dark lyrics about the pressures of fame.…

August 16, 2020

A drawing of Natalie Portman's character from the film 'The Black Swan'

Should ‘Black Swan’ Be Part of the Criterion Collection?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Aronofsky’s dance-thriller turns 10 in September, making it the perfect time to reflect on why it deserves recognition as an important contemporary film.…

August 3, 2020

Bari Weiss resigns from the New York Times

Bari Weiss’ New York Times Resignation Is a Forewarning to New Writers

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

After receiving harsh criticism from her colleagues, the former columnist speaks of the grim consequences for people that go against the grain.…

July 31, 2020

In an article about the what animal are you Instagram trend, a photo of two poodles in sunglasses

A Closer Look at ‘What Animal Are You,’ the Latest Instagram Sensation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Social media stories are awash with various images that correspond to users’ names. But where do these entertaining photos come from?…

July 28, 2020

Cancel Culture and Call Out Culture Are Not the Same

Emma T., UC Berkeley

It's important to hold people with platforms accountable, but there is a critical difference between shutting them down and educating them.…

July 27, 2020

A mother and her son looking at the skeleton of a T-Rex in the Smithsonian museum

Now Is the Time for a Queer Smithsonian Museum

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

America's LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.…

July 23, 2020

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‘365 Days’ Misunderstands the Role of Consent Within BDSM

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

The steamy film is at the top of Netflix's popularity charts. However, its messages surrounding healthy sexual relationships are dubious.…

July 17, 2020

Person opening up the TikTok app on a phone

The Origin of 14 of the Most Popular Sounds on TikTok

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

The video-sharing app uses a variety of different types of sounds and phrases, but just where exactly did these catchy snippets come from?…

June 29, 2020

Why We Should All Shave Our Heads Bald Before Quarantine Ends

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Cutting off all your hair can be a statement, a declaration of freedom or a much needed change.…

June 26, 2020

‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ Gives a Voice to Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The new Netflix documentary sheds light on the women who accused Epstein and the failures of the justice system that delayed his prosecution.…

June 16, 2020

Marjane Satrapi’s ‘Embroideries’ Shows Feminism Knows No Borders

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Even nearly 20 years later, this classic graphic novel from the author of 'Persepolis' stands up for women, not just in Iran, but worldwide.…

June 5, 2020

The Last Season of ’13 Reasons Why’ May Reveal the Truth About a Death

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Liberty High will hopefully find some closure in this controversial Netflix series.…

May 29, 2020

‘My Dark Vanessa’ Explores the Psychological Dynamic of a Predatory Relationship

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Set against the context of the #MeToo movement, the debut novel of Kate Elizabeth Russell probes into the interactions between a predatory man and his teenage student.…

May 22, 2020

A copy of the young adult book They Both Die at the End

5 Underrated Young Adult Books That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.…

May 15, 2020

Harvey Weinstein escorted by police officer in article about events other than COVID-19 that took place in March

7 Events From March Other Than the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Due to the coronavirus, many events have been pushed out of the news cycle. Here are a few headlines that have flown under the radar.…

March 26, 2020

Here’s Why Disney’s Remake of ‘Mulan’ Will Be Different

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Disney’s controversial upcoming remake seeks a different audience than the family-favorite animated movie that so many grew up with.…

March 26, 2020

The "Cool Girl" trope is problematic to women both on and off of the big screen. Megan Fox, pictured avove in a scene from 'Transformers' is one woman who has fallen victim to this label.

Breaking Down Media Tropes: The Problematic ‘Cool Girl’

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

What makes the 'Cool Girl' cool? Is it her appeal and convenience to men?…

March 25, 2020

Discussing the webtoon "Lookism," the image displays a man's face split down the middle: one half beautiful and the other what would be considered ugly in South Korea.

Webtoon ‘Lookism’ Looks Into Beauty Standards in South Korea

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

While the world has lauded the country for K-beauty, this webtoon shows the dark side of South Korean beauty standards.…

March 23, 2020

‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘You’ Show Two Different Portrayals of Abuse

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Some say the Netflix show justifies an obsessive stalker, while Leigh Whannell's movie depicts the true horrors of domestic violence.…

March 22, 2020

Is Pop Music Tackling Mental Health, or Just Fetishizing Depression?

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

They say it's not good to keep it bottled up, but is letting it out doing more harm than good?…

March 10, 2020

Cancel Culture Is a Myth and No One Is Here For It

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

Accountability isn’t a witch hunt.…

March 7, 2020

Why Aimee’s Storyline on Season 2 of ‘Sex Education’ Is so Important

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Taking its cue from the #MeToo movement, the Netflix series follows one of its characters as she processes the trauma resulting from a sexual assault on public transportation.…

February 7, 2020

Fact Versus Fiction: How ‘Bombshell’ Tells the Truth About Sexual Assault

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The film might not be perfect, but it's helping to advance the conversation about a very important topic.…

January 18, 2020

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A Few Years Beyond High School: The Implications of Adult Actors Playing Children

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Legal and logistical barriers make casting minors something of a burden. Has the trend of adult actors assuming the role of teens skewed public perception?…

January 16, 2020