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In an article about gendered products, a blue collection of masculine products stands opposite a pink collection of feminine products.

Thoughts

The Ironic World of Gendered Products

Gender-based marketing poses detrimental consequences for society.

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

In an article about queer characters in 'Ted Lasso,' a figure watches the titular character in front of a rainbow background on the TV.

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

An article about "The Nightmare Before Christmas" features a monochrome silhouette of Jack Skellington and Sally and Oogie Boogie.

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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

In an article about Queer Eye, the Fab Five lays in grass in a circle, smiling and laughing.

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How ‘Queer Eye’ Does Reality TV Right

portraying the struggle of self growth with compassion

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about serious issues in children's shows, three girl characters walk through the woods while a train with neon green light is behind them.

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

In an article about the Broadway musical 'Camelot,' the sword in the stone from Arthurian legend gleams on a stage draped with billowing red curtains.

Sounds·Thoughts

The Abrupt Demise of ‘Camelot’

Aaron Sorkin's rewrite of this classic musical is powerful yet flawed.

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

Screens·Thoughts

Can Shooter Video Games Be Anti-War?

While the glorification of combat seems to be at the heart of many first-person shooters, there is also the potential for anti-war commentary.

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

In an article about reconnecting with nature a girl with brown hair sits sits on a log among trees and other greenery.

Classes·Thoughts

Carrying Home Across the Country

The way nature gave me a tether to myself when nothing else could.

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

In an article about "it's always sunny in philadelpia" characters, 5 five figures stand in brght yellow outfits with a acat.

Screens

How Character Development Has Kept ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Interesting

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is the longest running live action TV show in history and the source of countless memes for good reason.

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

In an article about 24-hour homecare worker shifts, a homecare worker wears a lime green shirt and a face mask while helping a woman in glasses and a black and white striped shirt who sits on a bed.

News & Politics·Thoughts

The Horror of 24-Hour Shifts

Home Care Workers in New York Face Inhuman Working Conditions

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

In an article about Doja Cat's recent controversy, half of the rapper's face is portrayed with her old look and the other half her new look.

Screens·Sounds·Thoughts

Doja Cat: The Hatred of Female Artistry and Uncomformity

Doja Cat has recently been in hot water due to her new look — does this criticism reveal how women are treated in the rap industry?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

In an article about "Fleabag" and "Normal People," a woman stands with an angelic light behind her and two people lean in for a kis.

Screens

‘Fleabag’ and ‘Normal People’ Represent Fallible TV Characters

How characters who make bad choices make the two shows spectacular.

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

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