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Michael Pollan Wants You to Get Ready for the Psychedelic Renaissance

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Turn on, tune in and drop the misunderstood stigma that surrounds hallucinogenics.…

July 11, 2018

5 Works of Historical Fiction for People Who Hate History

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Apparently, history doesn't have to make your life miserable!…

July 10, 2018

Sony’s New Superhero Movie Will Feature Its First Plus-Size Heroine

Cameron Andersen, New York University

All they have to do now is cast her.…

July 9, 2018

Why You Should Be Reading ‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’ Right Now

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Not only will the story keep you up at night, it'll make you do something more terrifying: consider the investigator as a person.…

July 9, 2018

After 30 Years, Terry Gilliam Has Finally Finished ‘The Man Who Killed Don Quixote’

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The film was so plagued with production issues that its mishaps led to their own documentary, 'Lost in La Mancha.'…

July 8, 2018

Why Do We Care So Much About Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande?

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Peteiana Grandson leaves no moment undocumented, but also leave no questions answered.…

July 7, 2018

‘Love Is’ Brings Audiences a ’90s Love Story with Answers

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

The new drama on OWN tells the real-life love story of black Hollywood couple, Salim and Mara Brock Akil.…

July 7, 2018

8 Video Games That Will Delight Aspiring Detectives

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Whether you’re solving a string of murders or chasing a bank robber, these video games will bring out your inner detective.…

July 7, 2018

Meet Morgan Matson, Your New Favorite YA Author This Summer

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Characters you can relate to and romances that aren't ridiculously cliché  — sounds like a great beach day novel to me.…

July 6, 2018

Why Suzanne Collins’ ‘The Underland Chronicles’ Series Is 1,000 Times Better Than ‘The Hunger Games’

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Looking for adventure? Pick up Collins' first series.…

July 6, 2018

‘The Tonight Show’ Has Launched a Book Club to ‘Make America Read Again’

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

And after receiving 140,000 votes, Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' is first up on the list.…

July 5, 2018

Florence + the Machine Have Released Their First Album in 3 Years and It’s Everything

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Four albums later, Florence Welch is finally letting audiences into her world.…

July 5, 2018

What Gloria Anzaldúa Taught (and We Need to Remember) About Borders

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The Mexican-American writer called it 'una herida abierta': an open wound.…

July 4, 2018

Here’s Every Reason You Need to Go Out and Get Yourself Tattooed

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Pain is temporary. Looking badass is forever.…

July 3, 2018

Junot Díaz Continues to Deny His Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Rebecca Crosby, American University

In his first interview since the accusations, Díaz remained adamant about his innocence.…

July 3, 2018

7 Novels About Gay & Bi Women You Should Read Before Pride Ends

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Even better: Pick them up at your local LGBTQ+ bookstore.…

June 29, 2018

Why You Should Embrace Microhistories, a Genre for Specificity-Lovers

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Here are six recommendations to start with.…

June 29, 2018

The Fabulous App Is a Life Coach at Your Fingertips

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Want to be a better person? There's an app for that.…

June 28, 2018

Who Owns ‘Harry Potter’: Warner Bros. or Its Fans?

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

The company, which owns the rights to the series, is turning Harry Potter into He-Who-Shall-Not-be-Named-Without-Proper-Licensing.…

June 28, 2018

5 Reasons Why NBC Should Renew Mindy Kaling’s ‘Champions’

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Renew all Mindy Kaling everything.…

June 27, 2018

5 Adventure Memoirs to Fuel Your Own Summer Escapades

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Gas up your wanderlust with these FOMO-inspiring reads.…

June 27, 2018

2 New ‘Joker’ Films Are Struggling to Compete with Ledger’s Legacy

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Ten years after Heath Ledger’s legendary performance as the Joker, Warner Brothers is (once again) trying to recast him.…

June 26, 2018

The Best Conferences from E3 2018: An Unbiased, Science-Based Review

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Kidding about the objectivity part, of course.…

June 26, 2018

5 Mental Health Reads for Your Mental Health Needs

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Whether it's about Kevin Love or a building-climbing raccoon, every mental health conversation helps.…

June 26, 2018

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Has Won 2018 PEN Pinter Prize — and Rightfully So

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Her writing has drawn a number of comparisons to Tolstoy.…

June 25, 2018

It’s Always Controversial in Philadelphia

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

How one of the longest-running cable comedies has also managed, coyly, to be the most political.…

June 24, 2018

The 4 Best Sci-Fi Stories on Futurism

Christian Cannon, Rice University

Look elsewhere for light reads.…

June 24, 2018

Tierra Whack Wants to Invite You to Her Surreal World

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Philadelphia rapper’s eccentric debut album, 'Whack World,' is a fresh and amusing trip into the mind of its subversive creator.…

June 23, 2018

4 Things That Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Would Be a Flop Without

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

If Amazon is smart, they'll read this article and avoid producing another 'Hobbit'-like disaster.…

June 22, 2018

5 Bits from ‘The Opposition’ We’re Going to Miss

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Who will fight back in the war on men?…

June 22, 2018