Thoughts From the Silk Road to Your Kitchen: A Spice Odyssey Your favorite seasonings traveled far wide before making it to your plate. Kate Wunderlich, Elon University
Classes·Screens·Sounds·Thoughts 5 Pop Culture College Courses We Wish We Could Take Certain schools and programs offer specialized entertainment courses that might feel a bit more tailored to college students’ interests. Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
Classes·Thoughts How To Move Out for the First Time Congratulations! You've made the executive decision to get your own place! What comes next? Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Screens It’s High Time That Stunts Get the Recognition They Deserve After the outstanding fight choreography in “John Wick 4,” critics and fans rally for the Academy to formally recognize excellence in stunts. Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons
Screens·Thoughts How to Watch ‘Beau is Afraid’ Ari Aster’s newest film is a wild ride; it may help to know what you’re getting into. Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College
Thoughts Why You Should Consider Body Neutrality This emerging movement emphasizes a holistic understanding of the self. Katherine Hollis, New York University
Sounds Album Review: Yoke Lore Leads Listeners ‘Toward a Never Ending New Beginning’ The indie star delivers his first full-length project stocked full with nostalgia and experimentation Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago
Thoughts The Ironic World of Gendered Products Gender-based marketing poses detrimental consequences for society. Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University
Screens ‘Ted Lasso’ and the Art of Queer Storytelling The most recent season of the award-winning series embraces the joy and complexity of LGBTQ+ relationships. Olivia Madrid, Florida State University
Screens 6 Spooky Facts About Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary this October, we recap 6 facts about Disney’s 90s animated classic. Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
Screens How ‘Queer Eye’ Does Reality TV Right portraying the struggle of self growth with compassion Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago
Screens Two Netflix Children’s Shows That Tackle Serious Themes Why it’s important to treat a younger audience with respect and create a show both adults and children alike can enjoy. Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University