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In an article about Lorde's album "Melodrama," three beautiful, dramatized silhouettes of Lorde singing against a black background.

Culture·Sounds

Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ Captures the Modern Coming of Age

Six summers later, Lorde’s sophomore album remains a razor-sharp representation of being “19 and on fire."

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about Threads, a phone screen stands out against a black background, with an Instagram notification and loops of white text on a black background, repeating the words "Threads" and "say more."

Culture·Thoughts

Threads Threatens Turbulent Times for Twitter

With Reddit and Twitter on the decline, Threads offers a promising alternative in the form of the fediverse.

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

In an article about Joji, an image of his former "Pink Guy" persona on a lighter pink background.

Culture·Sounds

Filthy Frank: the Pink Skeleton in Joji’s Closet

The famous "Glimpse of Us" singer was once a controversial YouTube comedian. How did he go from offensive satire to popular lo-fi music?

Ava Coates, Emory University

Screens·Thoughts

Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Remake Has a Lot To Live Up To

 The beloved Nickelodeon cartoon has held fame for decades, with fans proclaiming it one of the  best shows ever made. The 2024 live-action film has some big shoes to fill.

Ava Coates, Emory University

In an article about "The Bear," main character Carmy holds up a plate and fork to the viewer.

Screens

Writers of “The Bear” Perfected the Art of Subtle Tragedy

'The Original Beef of Chicagoland' Sinks and Swims.

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

In this article about a lightsabers' club at NAU, two people peacefully rest each of their glowing lightsabers against the other.

Pages·Thoughts

The Northwind Sabers are NAU’s Hidden Gem

May the force be with this Flagstaff campus’ lightsaber club.

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

In this article about TV Girl, a person plays the harp with conspicuous melancholy.

Sounds

‘Grapes on The Vine’ is TV Girl’s Latest Experimental Sound Feat

The indie pop group explores new musical territories with its latest album.

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

In an article about 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version),' Swift, clad in a frilly purple dress, gazes at the viewer over her shoulder as her curly hair ripples against a background of purple splotches and the album title in cursive letters.

Sounds

Hidden Narratives in the ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ Vault Tracks

The songs that didn't make the cut the first time around prove that, even at 18, Swift knew her way around a melody.

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

In an article covering "10 Things I Hate About You," main characters Kat and Patrick stand in front of a sparkly orange gradient.

Screens

‘10 Things I Hate About You’ Is a Staple Rom Com

Romance fans continue to adore this '90s film.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

In an article about the film score for "Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse," a man plays a guitar as Spider-man leaps across a colorful and cloudy atmosphere.

Screens·Sounds

The Super Score of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

A killer soundtrack can be the difference between a good movie and a great one.

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

In an article about the Barbenheimer craze, a solemn, grayscale Barbie stands next to a bubbly Oppenheimer wearing pink.

Screens

‘Barbenheimer’ Will Make Cinematic History

The joint releases of two film masterpieces have caused a sparkly explosion!

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

In an article about the 'Latin Lover' stereotype, a trio of Latino actors glance warily over their shoulders at anonymous fans shouting sexual innuendos at them.

Screens·Thoughts

Miguel O’Hara Is Caught in the Web of the ‘Latin Lover’ Stereotype

Latino characters and actors are becoming more prominent in Hollywood. It is imperative that audiences preserve their dignity.

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

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