5 Noisia Tracks to Help You Cope With the Trio’s Impending Retirement Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver It’s the end of an era, but the music of these Dutch electronic legends will always live on.… October 7, 2019
The Hottest Kicks of October 2019: A Sneaker Drop Guide Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio From Nike to Adidas and everything in between here's a guide to this month's hottest new drops. There's even a sneaker perfect for Halloween.… October 3, 2019
America’s Killer Obsession: How Notorious Killers Became Celebrities Madison Feser, Seton Hall University Whether romanticized or condemned, serial killers are a staple of today’s Americana. But when, and how, did the fascination with society’s most deviant begin?… September 30, 2019
A Breakdown of the VSCO Girl Kristin Auld, St John’s University From scrunchies, friendship bracelets and everything in between. … September 11, 2019
Upcoming Streetwear Drops for the Rest of 2019 Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina Streetwear has become mainstream, and that means it's getting hotter than ever.… September 7, 2019
To Celebrate KOAN Sound’s Newest EP, Here Are 5 of the Duo’s Best Tracks Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver The most talented team in all of electronic music continues their trend of groundbreaking sounds.… September 6, 2019
The Landscape of Rap Expands as Summer 2019 Comes to a Close Christine Bushart, Georgia State University Megan Thee Stallion’s moniker for summer 2019, “Hot Girl Summer,” illustrates the shifting demography of the rap game to include more women.… August 23, 2019
A Beginner’s Guide to Toni Morrison Carli Moses, Union University Where do you start with the author who offered so much insight into the black experience?… August 22, 2019
The Sweet Sound Of Sammy Rae & The Friends Kristin Auld, St John’s University One up-and-coming artist and her Friends are fusing pop and jazz into musical masterpieces, one song at a time.… August 15, 2019
On his debut, Austin-based Lonesome Rhodes Fights to Untangle Himself From His Past and Future Christopher Duggan, Boise State University With 'Phantom Palace,' Kevin Johnson introduces his own brand of 'time travel pop.'… August 15, 2019
It’s Time for ESPN Employees to Stand Against the ‘No Politics’ Policy Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania The network's 'no politics' policy is cowardly and absolutely unnecessary in today's climate.… July 30, 2019
Parov Stelar Breathes New Life Into Swing Music Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver Take a listen to the Austrian musician's newest track, 'Snake Charmer,' and three other songs that put a new twist on swing.… July 29, 2019
Blood Orange’s New Mixtape, ‘Angel’s Pulse,’ Shows a Timeless Devotion to Authenticity Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago This mixtape is inherently political and emotionally charged.… July 27, 2019
6 Short Films That Are Perfect to Watch While Stoned Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin Brief, visually stunning and thought-provoking, these videos were made with marijuana in mind.… June 21, 2019
Hashtag Savant and Body-Posi Activist Katie Sturino Is Holding Brands Accountable Kristin Auld, St John’s University Using her #MakeMySize hashtag, the 12ish Style blogger is bringing transparency to plus-sized clothing.… June 8, 2019
Brianna McCarthy’s Artwork Illustrates the Beautiful Complexity of Black Identity Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College The mixed-media artist explores beauty and black identity in the wake of the African diaspora.… May 10, 2019
Looking for Hilariously Overwrought Film and Video Game Theories? Matthew Patrick’s Your Man Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University The YouTuber's wild hypotheses are just believable enough to work.… April 15, 2019
Illustrator Steve Cutts Is Exposing the Grisly Side of Humanity Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College The animator uses his YouTube shorts like public service announcements.… April 8, 2019
Will Captain Marvel Become the Avengers’ New Ultimate Soldier? Daniel Reed And does this mean Captain America is on his way out?… March 28, 2019
9 Asian and Asian-American Trendsetters Changing the Fashion Game Jillian Morris, Chapman University These style savants are pushing the world of jawns into overdrive.… March 25, 2019
Jazz-Rock Mashup Sammy Rae Is Amy Winehouse’s Punchier Young Sister Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago Metaphorically, of course.… February 26, 2019
Don’t Call CAPYAC Elusive –– They’re Transcendent Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University The Austin-born, LA-based duo chats new cities, career analogies and potion recipes.… February 6, 2019
Future Is The GOAT and That’s Krazy… but It’s True Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College Did someone say six-peat?… January 28, 2019
The Most Artistic Videos YouTuber KickThePj Has Made Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio As far as weird, creative channels go, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one better than P.J. Liguori’s.… January 18, 2019
Behind the Rise, Fall and Revival of the Ugg Boot Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University How the company turned its signature drab boot into an enduring status symbol.… January 2, 2019
As Cyberpunk Goes Commercial, It Risks Dulling Its Anarchist Edges Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University What use is rebellion when it's sponsored by your overlords?… December 16, 2018
What Are Lofi Hip Hop Streams, and Why Are They So Popular? Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.… December 2, 2018
5 Albums You Must Hear Chopped and Screwed Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College Never, ever slopped up.… November 4, 2018
The Duchess of Sussex and Queen of Tennis Are, Apparently, BFFs Jamie Lovley, University of Maine The duo’s friendship is practically the stuff of fairytale, but it’s even better because it’s not.… September 25, 2018
Rest Easy, Mac Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College Do as a saint do, turn painful to graceful.… September 14, 2018