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In an article about the 'Latin Lover' stereotype, a trio of Latino actors glance warily over their shoulders at anonymous fans shouting sexual innuendos at them.

Miguel O’Hara Is Caught in the Web of the ‘Latin Lover’ Stereotype

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Latino characters and actors are becoming more prominent in Hollywood. It is imperative that audiences preserve their dignity.…

July 20, 2023

An image of she-hulk shows the title character overhearing two male characters talk

She-Hulk Smashes Onto Disney+ With Too Much Exposition

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Despite a few flubs in the first episode, she’s still a witty addition to Marvel’s mean, green money-making machine…

August 29, 2022

A live look at the After Hours Til Dawn concert in Chicago

The Weeknd Brings ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ to Chicago: Concert Review

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

After two years of delays and cancellations, the artist makes his return to the Windy City, and his fans were more than ready.…

August 12, 2022

an illustration of Persuasion character Anne Elliot

Despite Mixed Reactions, Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ Is a Worthwhile Jane Austen Adaptation

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

Though the newly released period piece diverges from the classic 1800s novel, it still has much to offer.…

July 28, 2022

What Members of One Direction Have Said About a Possible Reunion

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

After seven years, fans are still left wondering when (and if) a 1D reunion will ever happen.…

June 12, 2022

In an article about romantic tropes, two people are shown in a drawing with a heart between them.

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.…

June 10, 2022

Apex Legends Season 13 Brings Big Changes

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The popular battle royale game has fun and exciting additions in-store with its newest update.…

May 15, 2022

In an article about villains in media, Harley Queen stands with her back to the viewer, watching a city burn.

Harley Quinn, the Joker, and Loki: Why We Love Villains

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

With the success of movies like 'Joker,' series like 'Loki,' and characters like Harley Quinn, we've got to ask — what is it about villains that is so endearing to audiences?…

August 3, 2021

Our Guilty Pleasures Shouldn’t Make Us Feel So Guilty

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Just because everyone else is uninterested in what you enjoy doesn't mean you should hide your own interest in it.…

July 18, 2021

An art piece of Gus, a deer-human hybrid, crouched in the forest.

‘Sweet Tooth’ Hits a Perfect Sweet Spot Between Hope and Tragedy

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Netflix’s new series is a combination of horror and heart that wins over those willing to hope that the debris of a pandemic can be put together anew.…

July 6, 2021

Jules’ ‘Euphoria’ Episode Is Strongest When It Focuses on Trans Femininity

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

'F--- Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob' can come across as disjointed at points, but when it sticks to its central theme, it creates something gut-wrenching.…

February 4, 2021

‘Bridgerton’ Uses a Feminist Lens on the Past To Comment on the Present

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

The hit Netflix series evokes contemporary gender inequality by looking at the dramatic day-to-day existence in 1813 high-society London.…

February 1, 2021

‘In Wonder’ Is Another Documentary Digging Deep Into the Lives of Musicians

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Concert and other music documentaries give us access to the lives behind the public faces of artists such as Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift and more.…

January 25, 2021

The Disturbing Obsession With Billie Eilish’s Body Needs To End

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The singer and her fashion choices have always faced criticism, but now the internet is objectifying her body.…

October 31, 2020

‘WAP’ Is the Feminist Anthem We Need Right Now

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The backlash to Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion’s hit song is incredibly hypocritical, and ignores the track's empowering message.…

October 14, 2020

Behind the Glamour, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Hides a Problematic Past

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Hidden behind the memes is a show that embodied the racism, homophobia and transphobia of fashion and reality TV, and both audiences and former cast members are pushing back.…

August 13, 2020