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Brainwashing Isn’t Like It Is in the Movies, but Scientists Did Once Take It Seriously

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

This term is frequently thrown around in pop culture, but many people don't know that it was used in real experimentation and research. …

December 4, 2021

Five Nights at Freddy’s Success and Expansion Is Thanks to the Community

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.…

October 21, 2020

How ‘The Walking Dead’ Became a Television Zombie

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The pop culture giant has struggled to remain in the limelight during the past few years. With the announcement of its final season, what went wrong?…

October 10, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Ragnarok’ Returns Norse Mythology to Its Roots

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Adaptations of Norse mythology have become commonplace in American and British pop culture. The Norwegian series finally presents a Scandinavian take on its folklore while incorporating present-day issues.…

August 2, 2020

illustration by Veronica Chen in article about asexual and aromantic representation

Finding Asexual and Aromantic Representation in a Sex-Obsessed World

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Asexuality and aromanticism are seemingly impossible to find in mainstream pop culture, but what if we look beyond the labels?…

July 17, 2020

Illustration by Veronica Chen in article about LGBTQ+ brands

5 LGBTQ+ Brands To Check Out and Support This Pride Month

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

From breaking down barriers in the jewelry industry to crafting candles named after famous pop culture witches, these LGBTQ+ brands are worth buying from.…

June 25, 2020

illustration for article about black artists by Amy Young

5 Black Artists Whose Legacies Have Transcended Time

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

American pop culture has been defined by black excellence for decades. From Gordon Parks to Aaliyah, black artists continue to influence the new generation.…

June 24, 2020

‘Trial by Media’ Looks at the Relationship Between News and the Courtroom

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

When does the need for entertainment turn justice into just more pop culture fodder?…

May 25, 2020

Characters from "Ossan's Love" sitting on a bench

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan's Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.…

March 1, 2020

thank u, next: The Clapback That Became a Movement

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Grande's savvy branding has elevated her from musician to pop culture icon.…

November 16, 2018

The Edgy Yet Insightful ‘H3 Podcast’ Should Be on Your Radar

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Host Ethan Klein may be a bit rough around the edges, but you’re not going to find the same pop culture scoops anywhere else.…

October 21, 2018

How Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became a Millennial Icon

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Despite being decades outside of our demographic, Ginsburg remains a 'notorious' pop culture staple.…

July 31, 2018

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…

April 26, 2018

How the Casino Industry Takes Inspiration from TV and Film

Daniel Reed

With slots ranging in theme from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Family Guy,’ the casino industry is increasingly blending pop culture into their offerings.…

January 29, 2018

How to Use the "Damn, Daniel" Video to Find Out if You're Still Cool

‘Damn, Daniel’ Are You Still Relevant?

Sara Marie Seidel, University of Colorado at Boulder

As a 21-year-old, I've begun edging toward the fringes of pop culture. Use this test if, like me, you need to know if you're still cool.…

March 2, 2016

Book Nerds: Virginia Woolf is Not a Feminist Icon

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Renowned and praised for her radical critique of the patriarchy, Virginia Woolf remains a trailblazer for feminism despite her complex history of racism and anti-semitism.…

June 7, 2024

Women’s Bodies, the 4B Movement and Eradicating Men

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Follow Us By Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College, Illinois Subheadline: KP: 4B Movement South Korea’s 4B movement stands as a strike against men and the patriarchal system but is predominantly visible on social media…

May 19, 2024