Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...… November 28, 2023
Environmental and Racial Injustice Bleed Out in the Southern Regions of “Sing, Unburied, Sing” Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University “Sing, Unburied, Sing” is a timeless piece of fiction that everyone should read, and here’s why.… November 26, 2023
OPINION: Is a Degree Still Worth It? Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio With rising tuition and companies prioritizing experience over formal higher education is the value of a degree declining?… November 25, 2023
Which Came First, Content or Creator?—Cody Ko and The ‘Button’ Phenomenon Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University The success of Cody Ko’s ‘Button’ videos indicates commentary culture's huge draw on YouTube, igniting further conversation in the community.… November 16, 2023
The Negative Impact of Riviera Maya’s Tourism Boom Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio The beauty of Mexico and its Riviera Maya should not come at the expense of the people and ecosystems that make the country unique.… November 15, 2023
How Christmas Capitalism Has Taken Over the Holiday Season Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University We might as well be passing out jingle bells with Halloween candy given how early Christmas comes.… November 14, 2023
Anatomy of the New Adult Genre Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas What exactly are New Adult books? Are they just glorified YA?… November 6, 2023
Reel Icons: How Pop Culture Inspires Latest Online Slots Daniel Reed Some of the biggest and most beloved pop culture icons are now inspiring some of the latest and most exciting online slot games.… November 2, 2023
Modern Dystopia: The Harrowing Reality Of Big Brother Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio How advances in technology are single-handedly causing Orwellian nightmares to become modern-day realities.… October 31, 2023
TV’s Future Golden Boy: Percy Jackson, The Hero You’ve Been Waiting For Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University After almost 20 years, Percy Jackson and the series' long history of neurodivergent representation is getting the adaptation it deserves.… October 25, 2023
Decoding What Made Emily Henry a Literary Star Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio An exploration of what makes Emily Henry’s books appealing.… October 24, 2023
Opinion: The “Lori Harvey Effect” on The Love Lives of Women Paiton Young, University of Georgia Who didn’t teach women how to date?… October 21, 2023
Do You Truly Know Your Zodiac Sign’s Personality? Daniel Reed Have you ever read your horoscope and wondered, "How on earth do they know that about me?"… October 20, 2023
Payment and Prejudice: Rampant Monetization is Killing American Media Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio Every so often we ask "Is journalism dead?" How has hyperpartisanship challenged and even damaged credibility in American media?… October 20, 2023
“Live to Work” or “Work to Live”: Is Grind Culture Killing Americans? Ava Coates, Emory University Corporate culture is out of control in the US. It's time to take a vacation. … October 18, 2023
8 Brazilian Classics to Read During Latinx Heritage Month Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge Celebrate with these Brazillian classics during Latinx Heritage Month.… October 17, 2023
How To Move Out for the First Time Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport Congratulations! You've made the executive decision to get your own place! What comes next?… October 13, 2023
It’s High Time That Stunts Get the Recognition They Deserve Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons After the outstanding fight choreography in “John Wick 4,” critics and fans rally for the Academy to formally recognize excellence in stunts.… October 13, 2023
The Ironic World of Gendered Products Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University Gender-based marketing poses detrimental consequences for society.… October 10, 2023
6 Spooky Facts About Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary this October, we recap 6 facts about Disney’s 90s animated classic.… October 9, 2023
How ‘Queer Eye’ Does Reality TV Right Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago portraying the struggle of self growth with compassion… October 8, 2023
Doja Cat: The Hatred of Female Artistry and Uncomformity Emily Chang, Wellesley College 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?… October 4, 2023
I Will Always Be Grateful To Be a Transfer Student Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University The community college experience was unquestionably a money-saver — but more importantly, it helped me become a better student.… October 2, 2023
The Rich, White Gaze: Why Vogue Covers are so Boring Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago The lack of risk in Vogue's creative direction is notable and based in white mediocrity. … October 2, 2023
A Brief History of Cannabis in America Daniel Reed Cannabis has been used medicinally, spiritually, and recreationally for thousands of years, and for a humble plant, it has experienced quite a tumultuous history in America.… September 28, 2023
John Mulaney’s Back from Rehab: Baby J’s Second Chance Ava Coates, Emory University Every generation has a John. How does Gen Z’s John tackle his recent controversies in his Netflix Special?… September 28, 2023
Is ‘The Estate Sale’ The End of An Era for Tyler, The Creator? Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio ‘Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale’ has monumental implications.… September 27, 2023
‘8 Passengers,’ 6 Counts of Felony Child Abuse Olivia Hinck, Siena College Ruby Franke’s rise to fame reveals the inexplicable allure of family content creators and the danger of giving platforms to just anybody.… September 26, 2023
“Latinx” Reclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago Changing the celebration’s name to “Latinx” isn’t an exclusion. It’s a reclamation.… September 25, 2023
Survive and Advance: 23 Years Years of Growth in ‘Survivor’ Olivia Hinck, Siena College In its 23-year lifespan, “Survivor” has held a mirror up to our changing social climate… September 24, 2023