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Here Are 2 Movies to Get You Through the Broadway Intermission

The stage might be closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are many diverse movies you can watch to fill the time.…

October 23, 2020

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Representation for People Of Color in Hollywood May Be Getting Better

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

Disney's latest nonwhite casting choices for both Tinkerbell and 'Little Mermaid' could set an example for others in the film industry, which has long struggled with inclusivity.…

October 19, 2020

Should the Media Be so Obsessed With Claudia Conway?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

She's the daughter of Kellyanne Conway, former counselor to President Trump, and the teenager's familial connection to the White House has caused the public to fixate on her outspoken TikToks.…

October 16, 2020

In Spite of Pandemic Worries, New York City Isn’t Dead

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

COVID-19 fears may be fueling an exodus from the Big Apple, but the city is resilient and will bounce back — like it's done numerous times before.…

October 10, 2020

Toxic Positivity: When Positive Vibes Go Too Far

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Being optimistic is generally considered a good thing, but what happens when people take that to the extreme? Oftentimes the result pushes an upbeat attitude that ultimately invalidates normal human emotions.…

October 8, 2020

Conservative Incoherence and the Discussion of Police, Guns and BLM

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.…

September 28, 2020

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@Soyouwanttotalkabout Makes It Easy To Stay Politically Informed

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

This Instagram account has everything you need to know about current politics and social justice issues.…

September 26, 2020

An illustration of Lin-Manuel Miranda by Daisy Daniel's

Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Starting To Provoke Some Polarized Opinions

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The previously unassailable creator of 'Hamilton' is starting to receive some backlash, both political and personal.…

September 22, 2020

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Feels Even More Relevant in 2020

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The 2015 hip-hop concept album has a renewed importance because of its social and political commentary on racial inequality, institutional discrimination and African American culture.…

September 21, 2020

Faithfully Sustainable Is Changing How We Think About the Environment

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

By creating an inclusive community with justice at the forefront of their mission, the organization is changing the face of environmentalism.…

September 17, 2020

As the RNC Pushes for Division, Memes Unify the Masses

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The Republican National Convention may have been light on national unity, but it did provide plenty of humorous fodder for the internet.…

September 9, 2020

Jim Gaffigan Ended His Political Silence To Speak Out Against Trump

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Usually silent on political issues, the comedian put his family-friendly jokes aside to express his vehement anger toward Donald Trump.…

September 5, 2020

An illustration of the thin blue line flag covering someone's mouth

The Thin Blue Line Flag Doesn’t Belong in Schools, or Anywhere Else

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

The symbol is garnering a racist and hateful history, but that isn't stopping many people, and even schools, from proudly displaying it.…

September 3, 2020

Jaden Smith’s ‘Cabin Fever’ Expresses Love Amidst a Changing Reality

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

The new single captures the reality of pandemic social limitations while staying true to the heart of summer romance.…

August 27, 2020

Image of Amy Schumer in article about celebrities who should run for president

4 Politically-Minded Celebrities That Should Run for President

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

These influential and socially aware individuals are more than capable of running the Oval Office.…

August 26, 2020

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Chloe x Halle Have Cemented Their Place in Music History With ‘Ungodly Hour’

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Sibling acts like the Jackson 5, the Jonas Brothers, HAIM and the Bee Gees need to make room because there's a new and ferocious sister duo that's here to stay.…

August 26, 2020

In Times of Crisis, Is Dystopian Media Dangerous or Inspirational?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Maze Runner,' movies and books about fighting oppressive governments may play a part in spurring young people to action.…

August 26, 2020

Massive Attack’s ‘Eutopia’ Isn’t Subtle With Its Politics, and That’s the Point

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

England’s trip-hop icons aren’t afraid to tackle climate change, economic disparity and other contemporary issues transpiring in the world in their new audio-visual EP.…

August 26, 2020

Old (Heather) Mac Donald Has Some Lies About Racial Bias in Policing

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The conservative pundit and attorney is living proof that racism can hide behind academia, and that no one's claims should go uninvestigated.…

August 23, 2020

Mike from Mike's Mic holding a box of nerds

Mike’s Mic Is the YouTuber Every Gen Zer Needs Right Now

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

With his witty sense of humor and wildly entertaining opinions, the Australian star's YouTube channel is perfect for this generation's present predicament of pain.…

August 22, 2020

Some Social Media Activist Hashtags Are Disconnected From Their Origins

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

From black squares to grayscale selfies accompanied with #ChallengeAccepted, Instagram activism is turning more and more into a bandwagon for people to jump on. Is it harming the original movements?…

August 11, 2020

The cast of Hamilton on stage during a performance

The Pros and Cons of Being a Second Wave ‘Hamilton’ Fan

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Even though I became obsessed with the theatrical masterpiece four years after everyone else, there are some upsides to experiencing the musical in 2020.…

August 11, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of Pride 2020 art

Glitter in the Air, Tear Gas in Our Eyes: Pride 2020 and Queer Liberation

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The festival has gone through many iterations, but only some that stay true to Pride's activist roots. This year, though, it returned to its militant origins.…

August 11, 2020

Ellen DeGeneres’ Perfect Persona Hides Something Much Less Savory

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Now that the public is growing more aware of her pattern of wrongdoing, she might be getting dethroned as the queen of daytime television.…

August 4, 2020

Harper's Magazine letter on cancel culture

The Harper’s Magazine Letter’s Concern Over Cancel Culture Is Unnecessary

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The open letter against ‘cancel culture’ was mostly signed by people with enormous influence — those who least need to worry about ‘cancellation.’…

August 3, 2020

Illustration of a woman with light skin in an article about the skin lightening cream, Fair & Lovely

Fair and Lovely Skin Whitening Cream Is Perpetuating Colorism

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The skin whitening cream perpetuates the notion that lighter skin is better than darker skin.…

July 29, 2020

Lady A and Lady A Battle for the Same Name

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Will the real Lady A please stand up? Lady Antebellum renamed themselves to shed racist connotations, but didn’t realize their chosen moniker was taken.…

July 28, 2020