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In an article about the Nashville school shooting, a crowd of protesters holding up signs face a large, stately-looking tan building with many large columns and carved details.

Following Nashville Shooting, Anti-Trans Rhetoric Distracts From Reform

Alex Muniz, Pace University

The issue is not transgender people, it’s firearm violence.…

May 1, 2023

In an article about anti-semitism in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter, a drawing of a Harry Potter book ripped in two.

The Built-In Discrimination in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

The beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series has some unfortunate connections to bigotry and antisemitism.…

April 28, 2023

In an article about the singer-songwriter Ethel Cain, a frame from her music video "American Teenager" featuring the singer in a cheerleading outfit.

Ethel Cain Is the Gen-Z Voice of Southern Gothic

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

The singer-songwriter expresses today's youthful frustrations through her literary musical style.…

April 27, 2023

In an article on the "Atomic Heart" controversy are two characters against the backdrop of the Soviet Union flag.

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

An illustration of a landscape drawn in a blue palette, set in a fantasy world.

These Sub-Genres Will Take Your Love of Fantasy to the Next Level

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

The beauty of the genre lies in its limitlessness.…

April 10, 2023

In an article on Women's History Month is a photograph of three women in jean jackets facing backward and holding white flowers.

Women’s History Month: Four Feminists You Should Know

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

These women need to be recognized every day of the year.…

March 31, 2023

A black and white photographic portrait of Richard Wright, the author of the novel, "Native Son."

The Plight Depicted in ‘Native Son’ Is Still Relevant Today

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Perhaps one of America's greatest African American novels to date, Richard Wright's depiction of one man's struggle against systemic racism transcends time and place.…

March 18, 2023

In an article about video essays, a person lies on their bed with an open laptop.

The Growing Popularity of Video Essays

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

This marriage of visual and written media is gaining remarkable traction online.…

March 13, 2023

A young girl sits cross legged on a couch, with a cat sitting next to her. She is looking at a computer held in her lap, which displays a blue web page with a stylized image of Virginia Woolf alongside the author's book "A Room of One's Own."

Virginia Woolf’s ‘A Room of One’s Own’ Is as Relevant Today as it Was in the 1920s

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Though this novel was published almost a hundred years ago, its argument is still applicable today: creatives are not given the resources they need to thrive.…

March 10, 2023

In an article about the impact of television on children, an illustration of a child sitting in front of a glowing TV screen.

How Television Affects Children

Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury

When it comes to kids watching TV, does the good actually outweigh the bad? …

March 6, 2023

A movie still from "A Jazzman's Blues" where Bayou and Leanne gaze into each other's eyes.

‘A Jazzman’s Blues’: Passing Through American History

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

This beautiful yet tragic love story depicts the challenges of passing in the Jim Crow South.…

March 2, 2023

Illustration of a phone on fire, representing 'hot takes.'

When ‘Hot Takes’ Go Cold

Kane Howard, York College

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but what happens when that opinion is misinformed?…

February 28, 2023

In an article about prison labor, the stone wall of a prison cell is etched with a completed ballot and the carved out emblem of an 'I Voted' sticker.

Prison Labor Is Functionally Slavery

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Despite recent ballot success, there’s a long way to go to fully eradicate the practice of forced servitude in America.…

February 21, 2023

In an article about the downfall of Dave Chapelle, a crumpled ticket to one of his shows lies on the ground.

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

In an article about great books by Nigerian authors, the inside of a bookshop with piles of books all around.

Contemporary Novels by Nigerian Authors That Belong on Your 2023 TBR List

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

These works of literature are must-reads for anyone who resolved to read more books this year.…

February 7, 2023

An illustration of J. Robert Oppenheimer writing on a chalkboard

Oppenheimer: The Destroyer of Worlds

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

The man behind the Manhattan Project and potentially the world’s demise had a greater impact on the world of science than most people realize.…

January 20, 2023

Are electric cars the future of climate change?

Electric Vehicles Aren’t Good Enough To Be the Future

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

While EVs come with many benefits, America seems to be blind to both their many problems and the alternatives for combating climate change.…

January 13, 2023

The Oldest and Strongest Form of Hate

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

Often described as a "canary in the coal mine" the resurgence of antisemitic sentiment is indicative of the perenniality of hatred.…

January 12, 2023

The Use of the Trolley Problem Scenario Is the Real Problem

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

The ethics and morals of an individual go far beyond a hypothetical situation.…

January 4, 2023

An illustration of multiple '90s rap albums behind a transparent turntable

’90s Rap: The Importance of Public Enemy Number One

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

Although it was controversial among police, parents and politicians, the genre gained a massive following for its uncensored messages.…

December 30, 2022

Corporations Are Too Big To Fail, Workers Are Too Little To Matter

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The recent railroad strike shows how government intervention incentivizes reckless business practices at the expense of workers’ well-being.…

December 28, 2022

Green Spaces Can Help Lower the Effects of Heat Waves

Urban Trees Save Lives from Heat Waves

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Planting trees in cities can be instrumental in addressing the crisis of deadly summer heat, but ensuring an equitable solution can be tricky.…

December 27, 2022

in article about giovanni's room, illustration of hands holding a glowing box

James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’ Is a Must-Read for Young Adults

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

This classic novel interweaves the ambivalence of sexuality and the intricacies of love in a way that remains relevant to readers today. …

December 7, 2022

in article about solar eclipse, illustration of a moon blocking the sun on a blue background

With Every Solar Eclipse Comes … A Blood Moon?

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

After the red moon of November, many are wondering: What is a lunar eclipse? And what celestial events are up next?…

December 3, 2022

in article about midterm election, image of young voters protesting with signs

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

A starving artist paints a picture of an upside-down tulip

Being a Starving Artist Isn’t Wrong

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

While society deifies the person and their works, everyone forgets the human being and their struggles.…

November 30, 2022

How To Make the Most of DoorDash: Confessions of a “Dasher”

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Being a driver certainly has its perks, but it can come with some unwanted headaches as well. …

November 23, 2022

The Evolution of the Modern Rom-Com

Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury

Everyone knows the genre peaked in the early 2000s, but will it ever be able to return to its former glory? …

November 22, 2022

An illustration of the Butcher Baker and a rifle

‘The Butcher Baker,’ Elliot Rodger and the Dangers of Misogyny

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

These infamous serial killers illustrate that sexism can be life-threatening.…

November 20, 2022

Student Homelessness is a Frustratingly Avoidable Problem

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Anti-development NIMBY policies limit the country’s ability to prevent housing insecurity.…

November 20, 2022

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