politics - Page 37

‘6 Balloons’ Gets at the Grimy, Cringey Nature of Drug Addiction

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Marja-Lewis Ryan’s film makes the despair of addiction into an arresting work of empathy.…

July 22, 2018

What RAICES Is, and Why They’re Our Best Hope at the Border

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The non-profit is fighting to hold the Trump administration accountable for the family separation crisis.…

July 20, 2018

The Trump Administration Has Proposed Rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Economic factors will now be considered before ecological ones.…

July 20, 2018

In Accommodating Deaf Customers, Starbucks Takes Another Step Toward Inclusivity

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

'Hi, I’ll have a venti caramel macchiato, light on the foam, but heavy on being inclusive and catering to minorities.'…

July 20, 2018

6 Authors You Need to Be Following on Twitter

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Jokes, politics, wisdom and dog pictures await.  …

July 20, 2018

‘Trollhunters’ Will Live on in the Sci-Fi Spinoff Series ‘3 Below’

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

If you didn’t see it coming, you weren’t watching closely enough.…

July 20, 2018

3 Amazing TED Talks for Aspiring Young Journalists

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that nothing beats a good TED Talk.…

July 19, 2018

‘The First Purge’ Is Saturated with Timely Political Commentary

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

The film is first-rate political cinema.…

July 19, 2018

Apple’s Move to Include More Diverse Emoji Is Fun, but Also Important

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The company added women with hijabs and red-heads, and have plans to offer even more options in the future.…

July 19, 2018

‘How It Ends’ Delivers Little More Than Clichés and Regressive Stereotypes

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

No need to wonder how it ends — it sucks.…

July 19, 2018

AMC’s Upcoming ‘Lodge 49’ Offers a New Perspective on Fraternities

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

It's actually ... positive?…

July 19, 2018

Ariana Grande’s New Music Video Proves That God Is Definitely a Woman

Cameron Andersen, New York University

So you'd better used it.…

July 18, 2018

Is Donald Glover Selfish for Staying off Social Media?

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

His lack of internet presence feels a bit like a wasted opportunity.…

July 17, 2018

The Best 4 Docuseries on Netflix

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

You've just found your next new binge-watch.…

July 17, 2018

The Founder of Papa John’s Has Resigned After Saying the N-word

Rebecca Crosby, American University

He reportedly felt 'pressured' to use the word, a statement that was later thoroughly roasted on Twitter.…

July 16, 2018

Scarlett Johansson’s Backed Out of Playing a Transgender Man, Thankfully

Cameron Andersen, New York University

But the larger question still remains: What completely inappropriate role will she try out for next?…

July 16, 2018

Vive la France! The Best Reactions to France’s World Cup Victory

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Even Pelé was impressed enough to weigh in.…

July 16, 2018

A Red-Headed Rivalry Reemerges in the Star-Studded ‘Mary Queen of Scots’

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Which Hollywood queen — Saoirse Ronan or Margot Robbie — will win the Oscar?…

July 16, 2018

Forbes Magazine Thinks That Kylie Jenner Is the Epitome of the American Dream

Cameron Andersen, New York University

She isn’t exactly rags-to-riches.…

July 16, 2018

4 Cultural Biases That ‘Snow Flower and the Secret Fan’ Exposes

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Can someone please find me a laotong?…

July 15, 2018

VICE’s ‘Minority Reports’ Only Reinforces Negative Perceptions of HBCUs

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The first episode of the new YouTube series has led to a lot of controversy, but not much else.…

July 15, 2018

The Life, Music and Newfound Relevance of Fantastic Negrito 

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The Oakland-area musician is singing and yelling and shouting ideas everyone needs to hear.…

July 15, 2018

A Year After Chester Bennington’s Suicide, What Have We Learned?

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Although it took several high-profile deaths, mental health has finally becoming a national talking point.…

July 14, 2018

These Are the Pioneers — Both Brands and People — Working to Better Accommodate Women’s Periods

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Because periods deserve more attention — period.…

July 14, 2018

The 10 Hands-Down, Funniest Moments from ‘Archer’

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

With nine seasons in the books, the not-so-super spy Sterling Archer has had his share of iconic moments.…

July 13, 2018

Aerie’s #AerieREAL Campaign Is a Major Milestone for Representation in Fashion

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

The project confronts the industry's hesitation to feature models with illnesses or disabilities.…

July 13, 2018

We Need to Talk About Morrissey

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

In recent years, the former flower-toting lead singer of the the Smiths has become increasingly racist and Islamophobic.…

July 13, 2018

In Praise of Rashida Jones, Who Sidelined Her Career to Focus on Activism

Study Breaks Staff

She’s a lot more than just Karen from ‘The Office.'…

July 13, 2018

Is ‘Spiral’ the Whole Picture? We’ll See

Christian Cannon, Rice University

The film examines anti-Semitism and its repercussions in France, but critics say the scope is too narrow.…

July 13, 2018

3 Things Your Uber Driver Is Wondering About You

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

The insider scoop from your friendly neighborhood Uber driver.…

July 12, 2018