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Illustration by Elizabeth Wong of a woman pouring pills, or study drugs, into their hands

Study Drugs Are Popular on Campus, but Many Ignore the Side Effects

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

A lot of college students use Adderall and Ritalin as a way to cram for class, but the consequences of abusing these stimulants can be grim.…

April 17, 2020

Hawk and Spenser in "Spenser Confidential"

‘Spenser Confidential’ Is Popular, but Falls Short of Other Netflix Originals

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

The movie was panned by critics, but it still earned a spot in Netflix's Top 10 most popular list.…

March 21, 2020

vaporwave style photo of a car behind balcony bars

Vaporwave Might Be Dead, but Its Ghost Continues To Haunt Pop Music

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Whether you think the genre is long gone or still thriving, it continues to influence artists like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Tyler, the Creator.…

March 20, 2020

How Doja Cat Went From Viral Internet Meme to Viral Pop Goddess

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

Back in 2018, the singer-rapper asked you, 'Got milk, b--ch? Got beef?' Now, the ‘70s disco queen wants to know, 'Why don’t you say so?'…

March 11, 2020

Is Pop Music Tackling Mental Health, or Just Fetishizing Depression?

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

They say it's not good to keep it bottled up, but is letting it out doing more harm than good?…

March 10, 2020

Cancel Culture Is a Myth and No One Is Here For It

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

Accountability isn’t a witch hunt.…

March 7, 2020

Loona and Red Velvet Are Shattering Stereotypes for K-pop Girl Groups

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

These two powerhouses have challenged what it means to be a girl group in South Korea.…

February 26, 2020

The Problem With Exoticizing Korean Culture

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

K-pop and K-dramas might be expanding America's cultural horizons, but does it come at a price?…

February 22, 2020

These Dreamy Artists are Expanding Upon the Allure of Electro-Pop

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Music is often categorized into rigid genres but here are some artists who are crafting distinctive styles.…

February 20, 2020

The Indie Pop Sounds of King Princess Hides Something More Radical

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The musician's accessible tunes belie an artist bent on showcasing a real rock 'n' roll energy and confronting gender roles and heteronormativity.…

February 15, 2020

Woman with trouble sleeping, who could possibly use melatonin to help

Overdosing on Sleep: The Growing Popularity of Melatonin

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

It might helpful in the short term, but there might be some problems over the long run.…

February 12, 2020

Photo of band Hyukoh in article about Korean music

The Korean Music Scene Is More Than K-Pop

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The rich diversity of Korean music isn't limited to the country's most popular musical export.…

February 11, 2020

EDEN Switches From EDM to Emotionally-Resonant Indie Pop

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even with a new sound, the Irish musician continues to use poetic lyrics and a masterful blending of rock, pop and electronic music to connect with audiences.…

February 9, 2020

Popping Pills and Other Avenues of Self-Improvement

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

There's no shame in medicating.…

December 9, 2019

Why Are Hallmark Christmas Movies so Bad, yet so Popular?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The long-running greeting card company has been force-feeding us their festive, mistletoe-filled extravaganzas for far too long with minute advances in diversity.…

December 6, 2019