In ‘With the Fire on High,’ Elizabeth Acevedo Cooks up Another Poetic Masterpiece Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio Like her previous YA novel, 'The Poet X,’ Acevedo’s new novel is all about Latinx literary representation.… May 16, 2019
‘We Set the Dark on Fire’ Sparks a Queer Revolution Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College Tehlor Kay Mejia’s new novel flares with action and LGBTQ+ representation.… May 15, 2019
Why ‘Paris Is Burning’ Is Essential Viewing, Now More Than Ever Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University The modern interest in drag culture can be traced squarely back to Livingston’s documentary.… April 22, 2019
Sandra Cisneros’ ‘Caramelo’ Captures the Mexican-American Struggle for Identity Maya Butler, Baylor University It might be her story, but it resonates with millions.… April 19, 2019
Why People Are So Mad About the Cancellation of ‘One Day at a Time’ Grace John, Rutgers University Netflix claims the series wasn't attracting enough viewers, but the answer might be more complicated than that.… April 2, 2019
Despite Good Intentions, Netflix Hasn’t Quite Figured Out Racial Representation Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University The streaming service has developed a reputation for cancelling its diverse shows while promoting its all-white ones.… April 1, 2019
5 Family-Oriented Shows That Will Make You Want to Call Your Parents Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University And not just to ask them for money.… February 27, 2019
Is Gina Rodriguez Really Anti-Black? Sierra Zareck, Haverford College We examine the receipts.… November 30, 2018
Telling People to Vote Is Not Enough Sierra Zareck, Haverford College Twitter posts don’t make you a political activist.… November 2, 2018
17 of Merriam-Webster’s Best New Words Cameron Andersen, New York University They’re showing the world that next-gen slang can be grammatically fun.… September 14, 2018
5 YA Books by Hispanic Authors to Read During National Hispanic Heritage Month Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University Who needs to do schoolwork anyway?… September 7, 2018
The Immigration Platform ‘Undocumedia’ Has Been Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art The undocumented community has struggled to accept the guilt of one of its most cherished organizations.… August 6, 2018
6 Authors You Need to Be Following on Twitter Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College Jokes, politics, wisdom and dog pictures await. … July 20, 2018
‘The Adventure Zone’ Podcast Is Getting Its Own Graphic Novel Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University 'The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins!' is a dream come true for fans of the podcast.… June 14, 2018
Rick Riordan Continues His Legacy of Representation Allison Kestler, Augustana College In his new book, 'The Burning Maze,' Riordan emphasizes representation and diversity without it taking over characters’ identities.… June 3, 2018
The 9 Best Young Adult Novels Coming Out This Summer Audrey Bowers, Butler University It wouldn’t hurt you to read at least one book this summer.… May 16, 2018
Let’s Take a ‘Gaycation’ Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University You might never want to come back.… April 20, 2018
5 Poets That Every College Student Should Read Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland In honor of National Poetry Month, here are five poets who deserve your recognition whether you usually read poetry or not.… April 5, 2018
Why Hiring Sensitivity Readers Isn’t Supporting Censorship Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University Contrary to recent claims, sensitivity readers in the publishing industry aren’t here to kill creativity — I promise.… January 21, 2018
One Tragedy, One Victim: Asian Americans Need to Join the Fight Shashank Rao, University of Michigan Why the Asian American community needs to deal with its anti-blackness ideals.… December 8, 2017
Unpacking the Anti-Blackness of the Asian-American Community Shashank Rao, University of Michigan As a result of their own struggles with racism, Asian Americans have exhibited a history of complicity in the oppression of black bodies.… December 1, 2017
How Multicultural Greek Organizations Changed the Landscape of Traditional Greek Life Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University The emergence of multicultural Greek life has proved to be a haven for students of color.… October 10, 2017
5 TV Shows That Need to Make a Comeback Eric McInnis, Arcadia University From “Danny Phantom” to “The Twilight Zone,” here are a few series that need to jump on the reboot/revival craze.… September 15, 2017
No Representation Without Documentation Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University After being elected vice president of Western Washington’s student government, Ana Ramirez, an undocumented immigrant, might be forced to step down.… September 1, 2017
Casting for the ‘Aladdin’ Remake Has Inflamed Racial Tensions Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University The potential cast for the live-action ‘Aladdin’ has become a source of contention for fans, revealing that racism is a reality beyond the big screen.… July 25, 2017
No Brownie Points for Gaga or “Political” Advertisements Tylah Silva, Emerson College Despite the political battlefield that the media has become, this year’s Super Bowl commercials failed to impress.… February 15, 2017