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Print vs. Screens: What’s the Best Way To Read?

There is nothing more furious than an argument between the book lover and tablet user. Where we read has become a badge of honor! What do you choose?…

September 24, 2020

The music produced by a record of new album by The Caretaker ascending into the sky

The Caretaker Is Ambient Music Turned Existential

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The 20-year-long music project, which tackles heavy topics like memory loss, has attracted a unique and melancholic following online.…

September 22, 2020

7 Things To Abstain From To Finish College as a Healthy and Successful Person

Daniel Reed

There are plenty of things that you probably shouldn't do if you want your college experience to go smoothly.…

September 21, 2020

A Year After Her Death, the Power of Toni Morrison’s Writing Lives On

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Few authors captured the human experience, particularly the Black experience, with as much nuance as her.…

September 16, 2020

‘Felix Ever After’ Is a Powerful Exploration of Self-Love and Self-Discovery

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.…

September 13, 2020

Student Organizations Can Still Be Successful During COVID-19

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.…

September 12, 2020

Thanks to Young People, Ed Markey Beats the Younger Joe Kennedy in Senate Primary

Audrey Martin, Boston University

The incumbent senator may be up in years, but his win against Kennedy proves voters aren't looking for a youthful candidate — they're looking for a progressive one.…

September 11, 2020

Does the ‘Folk of Air’ Series Indicate a New Direction for Young Adult Fiction?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The genre can be fickle with its trends. However, this series seems to have the hang of these new fads with its fresh take on old tropes.…

September 11, 2020

In an article about the Brown Skin Girl music video, a picture of Beyoncé

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.…

September 10, 2020

Predicting Who Will Survive James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Not everyone on the team will make it out alive, but that was a risk they accepted with the chance to wreak more havoc.…

September 8, 2020

Student looking up into the sky, perhaps considering nonlinear learning.

Nonlinear Learning? COVID-19 Calls for Unconventional College Educations

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?…

September 7, 2020

Zendaya from Euphoria in purple makeup against a black background

‘Euphoria’ Shows Why Transformative Justice Should Be the Norm

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

HBO’s show offers a crystal clear picture of why communities need new ways to resolve conflicts and combat interpersonal violence.…

September 7, 2020

Thru-hiking illustration by Daisy Daniel's

A Guide to Thru-Hiking and Why You Should Try It Out

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Backpacking through nature and sleeping in a tent under the stars isn't for everyone, but it could be your next adventure.…

September 5, 2020

Diplo in an article about quarantine collaborations

Quarantine Collaborations Are Blowing Away Electronic Dance Music Fans

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.…

September 4, 2020

An illustration of the thin blue line flag covering someone's mouth

The Thin Blue Line Flag Doesn’t Belong in Schools, or Anywhere Else

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

The symbol is garnering a racist and hateful history, but that isn't stopping many people, and even schools, from proudly displaying it.…

September 3, 2020

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 Shows Humanity’s Big Impact on the Planet

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Because of COVID-19 and quarantine, we depleted our environmental resources a little more slowly this year. That's still not enough though.…

September 3, 2020

Image of productivity vlogger Hannah Elise studying on a laptop on her bed with notebooks surrounding her

Productivity Vloggers Are Lending a Sense of Direction to Quarantine

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

YouTube is the first place most students go to procrastinate, but now the platform might hold the key to productivity.…

September 2, 2020

An illustration of a football player in front of a backdrop of Apple laptops representing all sports teams

Stay Engaged in Sports, Even When You Can’t Compete in Person

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Your season may have been canceled, but that doesn't need to stop you from making strides in both your physical and mental game.…

September 2, 2020

‘The Oprah Conversation’ Tackles Racial Injustice From a New Angle

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Oprah Winfrey's new show provides a space for Americans to understand racial tension through uncomfortable yet eye-opening conversations.…

September 1, 2020

Illustration by Ellen Budell of a truck as depicted in "Carrier"

‘Carrier’ Demonstrates How Audio Dramas Can Help Fill Our Theater Void

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

The thrilling listening experience proves that the genre is our best chance at getting a taste of live theater during the pandemic.…

August 31, 2020

Going back to school means wasting money on school supplies you won't ever use

Going Back To School? Here’s the School Supplies You Don’t Need

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Avoid back strain and wallet drain by avoiding unnecessary purchases.…

August 31, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of a person in an empowerment self-defense class

Empowerment Self-Defense: Defending Ourselves From Our Own Fear

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

New feminist safety classes not only teach women how to defend themselves in real-life scenarios, but also interrogate society's response to violence.…

August 30, 2020

In an article about love triangles, an illustration of a woman attached to two men

Why the Love Triangle Trope Is the Worst and How To Make It Better

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

This plot device is one of the most overdone romantic clichés out there. Should it be left behind, or is there a way to make it new again?…

August 29, 2020

A character in Love in the Time of Corona is quarantined apart from her husband, whose hand she tries touching through glass.

‘Love in the Time of Corona’ Proves Scripted TV Can Survive the Pandemic

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The Freeform miniseries is one of the first scripted shows exploring the pandemic — filmed at the homes of actors already in quarantine together.…

August 28, 2020

In Times of Crisis, Is Dystopian Media Dangerous or Inspirational?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Maze Runner,' movies and books about fighting oppressive governments may play a part in spurring young people to action.…

August 26, 2020

‘They Went Left’: How Historical Fiction Can Ground Us Amid Uncertainty

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The touching but heartwrenching World War II novel explores a Jewish girl's hope-filled journey to find community in a war-ravaged Germany.…

August 26, 2020

Could the Live-Action Remake of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Be DOA?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Will audiences ever get to see Netflix's new 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' or are they stuck with M. Night Shyamalan's 2010 atrocity?…

August 25, 2020

An illustration of the Glass Animals "Dreamland" album cover

Glass Animals’ ‘Dreamland’ Uses Multimedia To Redefine the Album Release

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Their latest record is far more than just a collection of songs: Here’s a closer look at how the band has changed the game when it comes to debuting new music.…

August 25, 2020

In an article about Haruki Murakami, an artistic depiction of main character from the film, 'Burning'

‘Burning’ Perfectly Captures the Ambiguity in Haruki Murakami’s ‘Barn Burning’

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The Lee Chang-dong film adaptation of the critically acclaimed author's short story may have changed a few details, but it maintains the spirit of the work.…

August 23, 2020

Learn How the Kilroys Are Bringing More Diversity to Theater

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The group is dedicated to getting the theatrical works of female, trans and nonbinary playwrights onto the Broadway stage.…

August 22, 2020

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