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
Still Roaring: The Cultural Persistence of ‘The Great Gatsby’ Olivia Hinck, Siena College From the 1920s to the 2020s, Fitzgerald’s portrayal of desire, decadence and destruction never gets old.… August 14, 2023
Apology Videos as Entertainment Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte Controversial creators converting catastrophe into currency.… August 13, 2023
Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Online Casino Gambling Daniel Reed Successful online gambling must have several skills to employ and a matter of luck in their games… August 10, 2023
What are the Top 10 Main Distractions From Studying in 2023? Daniel Reed Distractions have a sneaky way of creeping into our lives, especially when we're trying to study.… August 4, 2023
The Downfall of the DCEU Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago The DC Extended Universe is officially dead. It's time for a postmortem.… August 3, 2023
Greta Gerwig Didn’t Invent Womanhood; She Perfected It Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge With numerous cinematic hits under her belt, young filmmaker Greta Gerwig has quickly mastered the art of directing.… July 13, 2023
Rewatch Podcasts Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University History isn’t only about learning from our mistakes. It’s about learning from our successes.… June 13, 2023
5 Workplace Sitcoms to Watch During ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Hiatus Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University This Emmy-winning hit is just one of many hilarious contemporary workplace comedies.… June 2, 2023
Is Atomic Heart Actually Pro-Russian Propaganda? Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College Does this long-awaited video game share problematic ties with Russia?… April 26, 2023
K-Pop Has a Minor Dilemma Emily Chang, Wellesley College The K-Pop industry is debuting increasingly younger idols, and the raging success of rookie group NewJeans is only proof of the growing problem.… April 25, 2023
Breakups and Breakthroughs: Zolita’s Misadventures of the Heart Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia Zolita’s new EP “Falling Out/Falling In” takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster of despair, doubt and self-development.… April 24, 2023
Our Love-Hate Relationship With Jukebox Musicals Victoria Hock, Houghton University Is it right or wrong to say there is comfort in familiarity?… March 27, 2023
Award Shows Make Us Mad … So Why Do We Still Watch Them? Abby Worthington, Arcadia University From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows deliver content that fails to reflect current social transformation.… March 20, 2023
The Downfall of Dave Chappelle Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago Regarded by many as the greatest comedian of all time, his reputation as the funniest man alive is slipping into a state of disrepair.… February 18, 2023
Should You Boycott ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’? Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University Cameron's latest film has been criticized for its depiction of indigenous cultures, leaving many fans wondering if it's worth the watch.… February 9, 2023
The Best Way To Get Into Shakespeare (Outside of English Class) Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Despite what your high school English teacher may say, reading the works of the Bard isn't the only way to enjoy his plays.… January 26, 2023
LeBron James Is the Meme King Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago The basketball star's recent induction into meme culture has placed him under a new type of spotlight. … January 7, 2023
The Clean Girl Aesthetic Sets Unrealistic Expectations for ADHD Girlies Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury There's nothing wrong with staying up-to-date on trends, but this one may cause more harm than good. … December 11, 2022
College Students Are Making a Difference in the Midterm Election Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago Facing issues spanning from reproductive rights to climate change, young voters are ready to make their voices heard. … December 1, 2022
Stop Immortalizing Serial Killers With TV Shows Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University These popular series have disturbing effects on their viewership.… November 18, 2022
‘Do Revenge’ Is Gen Z’s ‘Mean Girls’ Audrey Bowers, Butler University The film offers a witty subversion of the stereotypical high school revenge drama, updated for the 2020s.… October 30, 2022
In This Day and Age, It’s Hard To Separate the Art From the Artist Kane Howard, York College Historically, consumers of many artistic mediums have been told to separate the artist from their work. But in the 21st century, with social media spreading news quickly, is this an easy task?… October 20, 2022
Does Everything Need a ‘Core’ Aesthetic? Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix With the rise of social media trends and Pinterest boards that focus on specific themes, everything seems to be done for the clout nowadays.… October 13, 2022
How Has ‘The Office’ U.S. Managed To Stay so Popular Daniel Reed The beloved American version of the British classic is still beloved by fans today.… October 3, 2022
Vincent Gallo Remains the King of Controversy Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge A retrospective on the actor and director, who is just as known for his series of shocking actions as his actual work.… September 30, 2022
We Don’t Need Another ‘Peter Pan’ Remake Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University Disney has been milking the live-action remakes, but some classics should be left in the past.… September 29, 2022
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2022: The Pros And Cons Of Every Attraction Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands The spooky season has officially arrived with the studio's annual terrifying seasonal event. So how are each of the haunted houses?… September 26, 2022
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Might Be Mediocre, but the Drama That Comes With It Isn’t Jo Stephens, Georgetown University A lot of people seem more interested in the behind-the-scenes tension than the actual film itself.… September 21, 2022