4 Modern Books That Should Be Considered Literary Classics Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport Contemporary books are more impactful than you might think.… August 24, 2023
‘The Bear’ Season 2 has Something for Everyone on its Menu Olivia Hinck, Siena College A standout second season leaves fans hungry for more.… August 24, 2023
Bright and Brash: Andy Warhol Exhibit in New York Pops With Style Matthew Doss, University of Chicago The 'Thirty Are Better Than One' exhibition illuminates the iconic artist's oeuvre with unparalleled radiance.… August 22, 2023
Decades of Dystopia Writing Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte How generations have transformed this timeless genre.… August 19, 2023
‘South Park’ and the Art of Not Caring Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University This notoriously irreverent series is unstoppable in its brutally pointed and cancellable satire.… August 18, 2023
2012 vs 2020: Expressing Tragedy Through Pop Music Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago The preparation for doomsday and the acceptance of trauma.… August 17, 2023
Helen Keller’s ‘The World I Live In’ is an Eye-Closing Read Anne Bannon, Scripps College How the deaf-blind genius does what no other writer could.… August 17, 2023
The ‘Queen of Pop’ Turns 65 Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Revisiting 10 pivotal moments in Madonna’s 40 year career. … August 16, 2023
Protecting The Mental Health Of Actors: A Crucial Imperative Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago Exploring the deeper issues that arise in pursuing a career in drama… August 15, 2023
The Exciting Science of “MythBusters” – The Revolutionary Scientists Matthew Doss, University of Chicago The iconic American television show renewed popular interest in the sciences.… August 14, 2023
Still Roaring: The Cultural Persistence of ‘The Great Gatsby’ Olivia Hinck, Siena College From the 1920s to the 2020s, Fitzgerald’s portrayal of desire, decadence and destruction never gets old.… August 14, 2023
‘And Just Like That…’ It’s Like Aidan Never Left Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Big or Aidan? Season 2 of the Sex and the City reboot reintroduces an old flame.… August 13, 2023
“AstroBoy” Review: The Blastoff of Anime in the United States Ava Coates, Emory University The latest Netflix animated series has a groundbreaking transcontinental history.… August 11, 2023
Aging: A Curse or a Miracle? Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College The pursuit of physical beauty does not define one's worth or the essence of who they are.… August 11, 2023
‘Black Mirror’ Season 6: Recap and Review Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University The latest installation of Netflix's popular sci-fi show is perhaps its most controversial.… August 10, 2023
30 Years Later, ‘Seinfeld’ Remains Timeless Matthew Doss, University of Chicago Known for its masterful writing and award-winning comedic performances, the staple '90s sitcom holds up in the 21st century.… August 10, 2023
Tori Bowie and the Rise of Maternal Mortality in America Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University Champion Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie's death during childbirth casts a light on the disturbing state of natal healthcare in the U.S.… August 9, 2023
The World Moved On From ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’ Way Too Quickly Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge This Oscar-nominated film deserved better from audiences everywhere.… August 5, 2023
Indiana Jones’s Journey into the Uncanny Valley Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte The distracting downsides of digital de-aging.… August 1, 2023
Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ Captures the Modern Coming of Age Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Six summers later, Lorde’s sophomore album remains a razor-sharp representation of being “19 and on fire."… July 31, 2023
Writers of “The Bear” Perfected the Art of Subtle Tragedy Anne Bannon, Scripps College 'The Original Beef of Chicagoland' Sinks and Swims.… July 27, 2023
‘Grapes on The Vine’ is TV Girl’s Latest Experimental Sound Feat Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College The indie pop group explores new musical territories with its latest album.… July 25, 2023
The Immortal Cypresses of Vincent Van Gogh Matthew Doss, University of Chicago The Met's new exhibit explores the Dutch painter's art through one of his signature motifs.… July 14, 2023
Howard Ashman: Remembering Disney’s Hero Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons The beloved animation company's success is all thanks to an inspiring off-off Broadway playwright.… July 7, 2023
Black Romances You Should Read Right Now Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport From historical fiction to tragedies to magic and mysteries, Black romance provides escapism when you need a break.… July 7, 2023
The Alabama Basketball Controversy Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park A college athlete has been connected to an act of gun violence.… June 26, 2023
The Enduring Comedy of George Carlin Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College Despite passing away in 2008, Carlin’s stand-up profoundly resonates in today’s America.… June 20, 2023
Building a Healthy Doctor-Patient Relationship Danni Shuai, University of Southern California Healthcare professionals deserve respect, as do the people they treat.… June 19, 2023
The Hilarious Story of Holland’s Tulip Mania Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University Tulip bulbs, economic collapse, and the bubonic plague — the speculative bubble that rocked international markets.… June 13, 2023
‘The Mandalorian’ is the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise’s Only Hope Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio Can this series turn things around for this beloved but faltering universe?… June 12, 2023