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‘The Overstory’ Is a Huge Step Forward in Eco-Literature

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Richard Powers' Pulitzer Prize-winning book captures the imagination with larger-than-life personification and gives a new take on contemporary issues.…

December 13, 2019

Dennis Lehane’s ‘The Given Day’ Connects the Past to the Present

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Set 100 years ago, the novel portrays a 1919 full of political and social tension that should not be unfamiliar in the present day.…

December 13, 2019

10 Great Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Anyone on Your List

Meredith Day, Davidson College

It’s the most stressful time of the year because you still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping.…

December 11, 2019

Meet Holiday Depression, the Mental Health Issue That Few Are Talking About

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

The holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year for everyone.…

December 10, 2019

‘Call Down the Hawk’ Is Perhaps Stiefvater’s Worst Book Yet

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Exciting storytelling has been replaced with long-winding exposition in the young adult author's latest novel.…

December 9, 2019

Lawful, Chaotic, Neutral — What’s All the Fuss About Alignment Charts?

Chris Meng, Pomona College

Whether it's sorting your friends or favorite characters, everyone's seen these charts. But what does it all really mean?…

December 4, 2019

‘The Queen of Nothing’ Is the Conclusion Fans Needed

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Holly Black ties up the loose ends in her sweeping 'Folk of the Air' young adult fantasy series.…

December 2, 2019

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals College Students Need To Know

Kris Lentz

Whether it's clothes or just something nice to own, here's a little guide to getting the best savings this Thanksgiving weekend.…

November 28, 2019

‘The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open’: An Unapologetic Mirror for Social Failings

Abby Webb, Rice University

Directors Tailfeathers and Hepburn’s new movie emulates a relentless reality that grounds the film and gives a voice to the indigenous experience.…

November 27, 2019

Spilling the Tea on Boba

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Bubble tea isn’t just a drink, it’s a lifestyle.…

November 26, 2019

The DACA Walkouts Symbolize Unity in a Time of Social Segregation

Chris Meng, Pomona College

Thousands of students across the country walk out of school as the first oral arguments of the DACA case are heard.…

November 26, 2019

The Game Awards 2019 Show That Video Games Are Art Too

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

The Oscars of gaming is giving this medium the recognition that it deserves.…

November 25, 2019

Acquisition illustration by Amanda Morgan for Madison Feser's article

Who’s Got The Power? A Look At America’s ‘Corporate Royal Family’

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Society once yielded to the wealth and influence of families like the Rockefellers, Kochs, Du Ponts and Vanderbilts, but the American aristocracy of yesterday are mere glittery relics compared to the powerhouse companies of today.…

November 24, 2019

How ‘The Mandalorian’ Connects to the Star Wars Universe

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The new Disney+ series will feel familiar to longtime Star Wars fans.…

November 23, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Let It Snow’ Is a Cheesy Yet Charming Take on Holiday Movies

Meredith Day, Davidson College

While it hews close to a lot of Christmas movie tropes, the film subverts just enough of its conventions to create something compelling.…

November 21, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming ‘Dune’ Adaptation

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

After a string of disappointing film and television versions, can Denis Villeneuve finally do the novel justice?…

November 20, 2019

Barneys Closing Marks the End of the Era of Manhattan Chic

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Once a fixture of New York City, the famous luxury retailer falls prey to the same trends shutting down brick-and-mortar stores across the country.…

November 20, 2019

‘The Queen of Nothing’ by Holly Black Will Finish a Labyrinthine YA Series

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The ‘Folk of the Air’ trilogy — a world of intrigue and fairies — will receive a fitting send-off by the acclaimed young adult author.…

November 14, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’: An Actual Tall Girl Gives Her Opinion

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Unfortunately it is just Netflix’s latest teen-comedy to flop.…

November 13, 2019

5 Teas To Give You the Energy You Need To Crush Finals

Kris Lentz

Opt for some natural solutions to get focused and power through your studies.…

November 12, 2019

Wake Up: We Really Need to Talk to Kids About Porn

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Kids are getting exposed to inappropriate content earlier than ever.…

November 12, 2019

‘Creepshow’ Hews Close to Its Predecessor, But Fails to Capture Its Spirit

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The new horror series succeeds when it experiments, but is held back by its uneven production values and its overly reverent approach to the original 1982 franchise.…

November 8, 2019

5 Reasons You Should Listen To ‘The Breakfast Club’

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

You can always count on this New York radio show to keep it real — whether it's the music or the commentary, these hosts are guaranteed to make mornings better.…

November 8, 2019

It’s Time That We Stop Shaming Fan Fiction

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Fans deserve more credit for their art, especially as fan works move into the mainstream.…

November 7, 2019

‘Modern Love’ and the Oddities of 21st Century Affection

Carli Moses, Union University

Viewers looking for a nuanced presentation of love, whether it be romantic or familial, will swoon over this new anthology series.…

November 6, 2019

tarot card illustration by Amanda Morgan

Roll Up! Roll Up! The Tarot Reader Lies Ahead

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

From an extravagant card game, to an occult tool, to a mediation technique, tarot is far more interesting than a mere carnival exhibition.…

November 3, 2019

Could ‘The Wheel of Time’ Be the Next ‘Game of Thrones’?

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Amazon Prime hopes to ride the fantasy wave with a show based on this 14-book series.…

October 29, 2019

Naughty or Nerdy: The 12 Types of Professors You Will Meet in College

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

From the Iron Fist to the Hot One, professors can be the best and worst part of the college experience.…

October 28, 2019

5 Reasons Why You Should Habitually Read Poetry in College

Carli Moses, Union University

If you find yourself stressed, running from one thing to the next, you might need a new strategy. This reading habit can help bring intentionality to chaotic routines.…

October 25, 2019

9 Pre-‘Oscar Season’ Contenders To Watch for at the Academy Awards

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Movies like 'The Farewell' and 'Joker' might have been released a little earlier than most films vying for Academy recognition, but that doesn't mean that they can't make a big splash.…

October 24, 2019

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