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Screens·Thoughts

‘Lovecraft Country’ Shows the Horror of Both Ghosts and Racism

Using a Black main cast, the show uses the supernatural themes of H.P. Lovecraft to ask who the real monsters are.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

The Boys, a show released on a weekly basis

Screens

Weekly Television Releases Aren’t as Bad as Many People Think

While binging TV shows is fun and all, having episodes released on a week-by-week basis may be better for viewers.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Sounds

The Experimental Pop Anthems of Remi Wolf Are Perfect for 2020

The artist's latest release, 'I'm Allergic to Dogs,' is a joyous EP that injects excitement into a year full of setbacks.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Thanos' glove from Infinity War, illustrated by Shelly Freund

Screens

It’s Time We Re-Watched Marvel’s ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’

These 'Avengers' films can impact its viewers more in 2020 as the pandemic opens up a new perspective on the Infinity Saga.

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Sex education might be the answer to the abortion debate. (Photo by Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash)

Thoughts

Breaking Down the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Divide, and Addressing the Real Problem

The topic of abortion has been put up for debate many times, but the issue at its core could help clear the divide.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Thoughts

6 Fun and Affordable Ideas (and Costumes!) for Halloween 2020

Do-it-yourself outfits and socially distant celebrations can help make the spookiest holiday of the year safe and enjoyable, pandemic or not.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Screens

DracoTok Is Providing Some Redemption for Draco Malfoy

TikTokers are taking the "Harry Potter" antagonist's character arc into their own hands and creating escapist POVs.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

For an article on TikTok mansions, the people of Hype House

Screens·Thoughts

TikTok Mansions and the Strange Sensation of Content Creator Collectives

Follower counts and likes once reigned as the indicator of success on social media platforms. Once free market greed trickled into the equation, influencers then relied on money to define their fame. Now, many are

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Thoughts

The ICE Detention Facility Sterilizations Are Nothing New in U.S History

The hysterectomies performed at the Irwin County Detention Center are just one more incident in a long line of racist reproductive practices in America.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University