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hot topic storefront with a tumble weed in front and a spotlight on the cashier

The Decline and Fall of Hot Topic

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The franchise started off as a one-stop shop for customers with an underground taste, but now it’s a stagnant mainstream cash grab.…

April 29, 2022

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On TikTok, Music Is Entering Its ‘Villain Era’

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

In this latest trend, people are embracing villainy and choosing to put themselves first. …

April 22, 2022

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5 Female Fashion Icons Who Changed History

Lena Bramsen, The New School

Famous women throughout history have influenced both fashion trends and societal change while looking good doing it.…

April 2, 2022

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Heavy and Industrial Metal Bands and Their Unmatched Showmanship

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

These four artists will serve as inspiration for future generations as each bring something new to the genre.…

March 25, 2022

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TikTok Is Obsessed With Exposing ‘Industry Plants’

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

For every seemingly authentic, homegrown singer, there is someone on the video-sharing app to accuse them of concocting a false origin story.…

March 13, 2022

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Could ‘The Last of Us’ Finally Break the Video Game Movie Curse?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Poor adaptations have become the norm, but HBO brings the production value that could make the upcoming series a success.…

March 12, 2022

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Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne Still Offers a Singular Horror JRPG Experience

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

19 years after its initial release, this game remains a masterful hybrid of genres, unlike any other.…

March 2, 2022

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New York University To Feature a Course Dedicated to Taylor Swift in Spring Semester

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

NYU launched a brand new course all about the singer-songwriter and will teach things from Taylor's lyricism to growing as an artist.…

February 25, 2022

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‘The Storyteller’ Reveals Dave Grohl To Be a More Humble Rock Star

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

Although he's played a huge role in rock 'n' roll history for the past few decades, the rocker's memoir shows that he's just an ordinary guy.…

January 29, 2022

The Neighbourhood Is an Underrated Band With a One-of-a-Kind Sound

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The band can't be defined by a single genre, which is just one of the qualities that makes them so unique.…

December 26, 2021

How To Learn the Guitar

Daniel Reed

You're going to need to put in some time before you can really start rocking out.…

December 25, 2021

After 17 Years of Paramore, Fans Want To Know What Comes Next

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

The American emo pop-punk band first made their mark on the music industry in the mid-2000s, but the group has been relatively quiet ever since — until now.…

December 16, 2021

Emo Night Offers a Refreshing Throwback to Millennial Music

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As club promoters have come to realize just how nostalgic punk and pop-punk really is, nights themed around these genres have only become more and more popular.…

December 9, 2021

An illustration of Remi Wolf in an article about her album Juno

Remi Wolf’s Music in ‘Juno’ Is Comforting Chaos

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The artist’s new album is filled with upbeat tracks that deal with personal, heavy topics audiences can find their own connections with.…

November 3, 2021

How Has COVID-19 Affected Music Festivals?

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As these events go from being postponed to canceled outright due to the pandemic, fans are hopeful for their eventual comeback.…

October 29, 2021

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4 Obscure Book Genres You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Categories in literature like fantasy, romance and comedy are well known, but have you heard of Twitter fiction, gaslamp fantasy or Nordic noir?…

October 22, 2021

In article about album You Signed Up for This, a photo of Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters Hopes ‘You Signed Up for This’

Joy Young, Chapman University

The powerful pop sensation’s debut album is a nod to the chaos and dreaminess of youth.…

October 21, 2021

in article about their lifeforms album, a photo of angels and airwaves

Discovering the ‘Lifeforms’ Out There With Angels & Airwaves

Joy Young, Chapman University

In their new album, the band pushes against the boundaries of truth and emotion to craft nostalgic sounds for the modern listener.…

October 14, 2021

In article about Asian influences on blockbuster films, Queen Amidala from Star Wars in her royal headdress

The Unseen Asian Historical and Cultural Influences in Blockbuster Movies

Karen Lu, Yale University

Whether in more obvious cases like 'Blade Runner' or in more surprising films like 'Titanic,' cultural artifacts, aesthetics and stories from the Eastern hemisphere continue to play a big part in Western cinema.…

September 30, 2021

Why ‘ACAB’ Works Against the Black Lives Matter Movement

Jael Davis, DePaul University

The controversial acronym doesn’t quite point to the institutional violence at the heart of modern policing critiqued by BLM. …

September 21, 2021

Illustration of Young Thug. (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

Young Thug Previews a New Sound on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

From his generosity toward young hip-hop artists to his passionate performances, this rapper has proven that he deserves the title of hip-hop G.O.A.T.…

August 18, 2021

In an article about Happier Than Ever, an illustration of Billie Eilish

I Have Complicated Feelings About ‘Happier Than Ever’

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

Billie Eilish’s sophomore album ends critical whispers of her 'flop era' but is it possible to forgive her often problematic persona?…

August 16, 2021

On ‘Stoned at the Nail Salon,’ Lorde Proves ‘Solar Power’ Critics Wrong

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The artist's return to music has been met with criticism, but her recent single may be a winner with fans of her previous work.…

August 7, 2021

In an article about We Are Lady Parts, a number of women in hijab climb and sit on a giant guitar.

‘We Are Lady Parts’ Radically Represents but Conventionally Entertains

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Nida Manzoor’s Peacock sitcom follows five Muslim women and their punk rock band while advocating that 'music is about representation.’…

August 2, 2021

JoJo Siwa Ditches Her Signature Hair Bow and the Internet Is Here For It

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The social media star has decided to alter a key facet of her 'childlike' image. Does this mean her haters will finally leave her alone? …

August 1, 2021

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Lancey Foux Is an Unexpected Rockstar in the Making

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

The British model-turned-rapper is an artist that constantly seeks perfection, and he's hip-hop's best-kept secret.…

July 30, 2021

In an article about Pretty Little Liars, five woman stand holding hands and touching shoulders in a garden.

Do We Need Another ‘Pretty Little Liars’? (Spoiler Alert: No)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

There's a reboot of this iconic teen drama in the works, and although we don't know much about it as of right now, what little information we do have doesn't bode well.…

July 28, 2021