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Photo from Charli XCX's how i'm feeling now photoshoot

Sounds

Charli XCX Fails To Break New Ground on ‘How I’m Feeling Now’

With her new album, many listeners had hoped the artist would create music that cemented her genius. Instead, fans were left underwhelmed.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In an article about the Sunrise Movement, an illustration by Ash Ramirez of a sunrise

Thoughts

The Sunrise Movement Shows the Power of Confrontation

The progressive political group has found the secret to getting results from powerful people. It isn't always comfortable, but we're here for the results.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Screens·Thoughts

What Is Copaganda and Can I Keep Watching ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?

Can shows about the police foster discussion, or do even well-intentioned cop shows ultimately provide ideological cover for police violence?

Audrey Martin, Boston University

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‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Shows Evil in the Need for Control

Suzanne Collins' new prequel to the 'Hunger Games' trilogy investigates the origins of the series's central villain, President Snow, without justifying his hunger for power.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

In an article about COVID-19 and the music industry, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone with a keyboard and microphone

Sounds

Adapting to COVID-19, the Music Industry Finds Success in Livestreams

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

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5 Books About the Queer Black Experience To Read for Pride Month

As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

KOAN Sound, who released EP titled Silk Wave

Sounds

KOAN Sound’s New EP, ‘Silk Wave,’ Features a Surprising Emphasis on Vocals

One of the most visionary acts in electronic music is back with a new release that renews and alters elements of their previous work.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Thoughts

What Your Pandemic Face Mask Says About You

Covering your mouth doesn't have to mean suppressing your freedom of speech. What you wear has the ability to speak louder than your words ever could.

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Recording bootlegs of a theater production

Screens

How Will Bootlegs Affect Broadway Once Quarantine Is Over?

People are watching illegally recorded videos of Broadway shows now more than ever. Will this lead to larger audiences after the pandemic? Or will it lead to the demise of theater?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College