Under Beyoncé’s Direction, Vogue’s Cover Will Be Shot by an African-American Photographer Alexis Rogers, Temple University Tyler Mitchell will be the first African-American photographer to shoot the magazine's cover in its 126 years of operation.… July 31, 2018
How Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became a Millennial Icon Kate Maxwell, NC State University Despite being decades outside of our demographic, Ginsburg remains a 'notorious' pop culture staple.… July 31, 2018
6 Board Games Perfect for Adults Who Don’t Want to Stay in and Play Board Games Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University Twenty-one and up only.… July 31, 2018
After 11 Years of Business, Ivanka Trump Has Shuttered Her Fashion Company Jamie Lovley, University of Maine #GrabYourWallet: 1. Ivanka Trump: 0.… July 30, 2018
In the Age of Censorship, What Do We Owe the Beat Generation? Darshan Shah Now more than ever the Beats’ influence on free speech rings especially pertinent.… July 30, 2018
The ‘Imaginary Worlds’ Podcast Breaks Down the Sci-Fi You Know and Love Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art There might be more effort behind good sci-fi than any other genre.… July 28, 2018
Does Partisan Satire of the News Just Make Things Worse? Ryan Secard, College of Wooster Satire can blend humor with sharp political commentary, but are American audiences taking it too seriously?… July 27, 2018
The Rise of the Internet Witch Jen Tombs, University of Warwick Shifting social mores — along with the internet's help — have led to a uniquely millennial brand of mysticism.… July 27, 2018
Spain’s ‘Yes Means Yes’ Law Raises the Bar, Rightfully, for Sexual Consent Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island They're the fourth European country to pass such a measure, prompting many to consider similar laws for the U.S.… July 27, 2018
Aaron Starks’ Chilling TED Talk Gets at the Real Solution to Gun Violence Christian Cannon, Rice University His speech proves that no would-be mass murderer is ever beyond saving.… July 27, 2018
The 3 Best Political Songs of Trump’s Presidency Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama Not one of which is 'Donald Trump Jam' by USA Freedom Kids.… July 27, 2018
Is Instagram’s IGTV the New Frontier in Music Streaming? Tricia Crimmins, Bates College Jaden Smith might actually be on to something.… July 26, 2018
Should Amazon Be Allowed to Sell Hate Group Merchandise? Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University In the site's defense, they wouldn't sell it if no one was buying it.… July 26, 2018
The 4 Best Female-Centric Shows from the 2018 Emmy Nominees Danielle Richardson, Florida State University We're not going to use the phrase 'strong female lead,' but you get the idea.… July 26, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Lipslut and Its Incredibly Successful ‘F*ck Trump’ Campaign Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College Let your lips do the talking.… July 26, 2018
These 3 Crime Fiction Books Are the Perfect Choice for Summer Reading Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University The real crime would be not giving them a chance.… July 25, 2018
‘Three Identical Strangers’ Is A Thrilling, Tragic Documentary Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California Just when you think the story is too weird to be true, it gets weirder.… July 25, 2018
How to Take Advantage of Mercury Retrograde Sarah Penix, Ohio University Don’t panic: It won’t be as bad as you think.… July 25, 2018
Nicki Minaj and the Problem with Clapback Culture Carly Ristaino, Union College Everyone needs to take a chill pill, including Nicki.… July 25, 2018
What Elon Musk’s Promise to Help Flint Means to a Resident Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University The problem is, the city is facing much more than a crisis of clean water.… July 25, 2018
Why Does Discrimination So Often Arise in the Food Service Industry? Ryan Secard, College of Wooster This year alone has witnessed controversies at Papa John's, Starbucks, Chik-Fil-A, the Red Hen and Masterpiece Cakeshop.… July 24, 2018
The CW Is Introducing Transgender and Lesbian Superheroes Maya Ramani, University of Virginia The young television network is starting a revolution and doing it right.… July 24, 2018
‘The Wilderness’ Is the Podcast Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed Karena Landler, Georgetown University Jon Favreau’s new podcast is an engaging show on the boring topic of party politics.… July 24, 2018
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Star Rachel Bloom Just Revealed the Show’s Newest Theme Song Karena Landler, Georgetown University Yet another reason to go to Comic-Con.… July 24, 2018
Animal Collective Are Releasing an Audiovisual Album, ‘Tangerine Reef’ Remington Jensen, University of Idaho In response to worsening climate change, the psychedelic pop quartet is listening in.… July 24, 2018
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Headed Back to the Silver Screen Karena Landler, Georgetown University The notorious RBG is back.… July 24, 2018
As Mumble Rap Grows in Popularity, So Do Its Associations with Sexual Violence Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego Despite its nascence, the controversial sub-genre has become known for its despicable figureheads.… July 23, 2018
In Its Attempt to Reduce Its Waste, Starbucks Is Grasping at Straws Ryan Secard, College of Wooster Compared to the tsunami of plastic problems to come, Starbucks' new initiative is just a drop in the bucket.… July 23, 2018
When We Commercialize Dystopias, Bad Things Happen Jen Tombs, University of Warwick Do you really want to wear lingerie named after after a sex slave?… July 22, 2018
YouTube’s StreetBeefs Aims to Replace Gun Violence with … Regular Violence Christian Cannon, Rice University It's not a perfect solution, sure, but it could save lives.… July 22, 2018