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Purity Culture: Thoughts on the Evolving Message of Joshua Harris

Carli Moses, Union University

With his newest Instagram post, Harris has kissed public approval goodbye.…

August 11, 2019

Hustle Culture: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Luke Hebert, Baruch College

Working yourself to the bone seems totally normal and healthy, until it’s not.  …

August 10, 2019

Sustainability Culture: How Millennials and Gen Z Could Heal the World

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

In a world plagued by environmental carelessness, young people are exerting their power to save themselves and the future.…

August 5, 2019

City Pop Is the 40-Year-Old Genre You’ve Never Heard of, Until Today

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

The Japanese genre evokes the sounds of neon city life, and it's starting to make a splash in the West.…

July 27, 2019

Where Does LiveLeak Fit Into Internet Culture in 2019?

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

The video-sharing website has a lot of potential, but is it too late to change gears?…

July 21, 2019

10 Electro-Pop Jams to Get You Out of Your Midsummer Slump

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Hot girl summer isn’t over yet. Keep the energy going with these jams.…

July 18, 2019

What’s Behind K-Pop: The Madness Behind the Beauty

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

It's time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.…

July 16, 2019

The 3 Best Book Series That Retell Popular Myths and Fairytales

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

You'll never look at these stories the same.…

July 14, 2019

Blood Cultures Teases New Album With Single Release ‘Best For You’

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Meet Blood Cultures, the elusive electro-pop band that aims to play with your nostalgia.…

July 4, 2019

‘Bounce Back’: the Hit to Catapult Little Mix to Popularity in the US?

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

This isn’t a shout out to my ex, but it is a shout out to all the people who haven't heard Little Mix's bops.…

July 2, 2019

The Second Coming of 2000s Pop Is Here, and Her Name Is Slayyyter

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Born from Stan Twitter and the ashes of early Britney rises Slayyyter, in all her glittery glory.…

June 19, 2019

How James Charles and Tati Westbrook’s Feud Feeds into the Idea of ‘Cancel Culture’

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Yes, we still need to talk about this.…

June 11, 2019

Anthony Jeselnik’s ‘Fire in the Maternity Ward’ Gives the Bird to PC Culture

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

If dark, controversial humor is your cup of tea, then drink up.…

May 16, 2019

A Conversation with Morgan Gold, Chicago’s Pop Artist

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

The young musician is hoping to bring the Windy City to the pop soundscape.…

May 6, 2019

Four Popular YouTuber Podcasts That You Need to Know About

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

Who knew even Emma Chamberlain tried her hand at podcasting?…

May 3, 2019

4 Under-the-Radar K-Pop Groups Perfect for Alternative Tastes

Grace John, Rutgers University

K-pop is great, but some variety certainly wouldn't hurt.…

April 23, 2019

‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ Is Still Shockingly Popular. Why?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The mobile game is nearly five years old, but still nets tens of millions yearly.…

April 18, 2019

6 of the Most Popular (and Believable!) ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Fan Theories

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

If Marvel's not going to tell fans anything, they're going to come up with their own solutions.…

April 4, 2019

Why Do People Like Watching Pimple-Popping Videos?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

They’re disgusting, but the world can’t seem to get enough.…

April 1, 2019

Three of the Most Popular Destinations for Study Breaks

Daniel Reed

All work and no play makes going to college seem completely unbearable.…

March 19, 2019

Why Dua Lipa’s ‘One Kiss’ Will Always Be a Timeless Pop Classic

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The song's narcotic catchiness is no accident.…

March 18, 2019

Meet Madge, Producer Extraordinaire and Chromatic Pop Queen

Mark Stenberg

The diy musician and performance artist wants to radically transform the music industry, and so far she's succeeded.…

March 14, 2019

SHAED’s Electro Pop EP, ‘MELT,’ Drags Your Heart Through a Love Story

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Throw on some SHAED.…

March 1, 2019

Haitian Politics, History and Culture Become Characters in Roxane Gay’s ‘Ayiti’

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The re-designed collection is a masterclass in depicting the nuance of a culture.…

February 28, 2019

4 LGBTQ+ Artists Bringing Queer Representation to K-Pop

Grace John, Rutgers University

The k-pop times they are a changin'.…

February 20, 2019

Why the Grammys Don’t Give Awards to Popular Artists

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The award show's cryptic methodology has led to widespread criticism in recent years.…

February 15, 2019

Squeamish or Strong-Stomached, You Should Be Watching ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’

Grace John, Rutgers University

Come for the pops, stay for the tear-filled moments of beauty.…

February 11, 2019

The Transformation of Billie Eilish, from Pastel Popstar to Dark Pop Artist

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Her upcoming album is taking a dark, macabre turn.…

February 8, 2019

Hulu’s ‘Fyre Fraud’ Offers a Tired Commentary on Millennial Culture

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Yes, much of our lives are driven by FOMO, but isn't that better than materialism?…

January 28, 2019

Is Tabloid Culture Officially Dead?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

‘Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club’ may be the final nail in the coffin.…

January 24, 2019