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The Benefits of Social Interventions to Mental Health

It's a serious topic that warrants attention, and oftentimes other people are the key to getting better.…

September 18, 2020

Katy Perry dressed as clown holding up a pie in the music video to her new album titled 'Smile'

Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Offers a Glimmer of Hope During a Bleak Time

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Katy Perry's latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now.…

September 17, 2020

In an article about TikTok influencers, a photo of people at a house party

TikTok Party Animal Culture Doesn’t Even Stop for the Law

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.…

September 14, 2020

The Bratz Dolls Are Style and Female-Empowerment Icons for Gen Z

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

The doll's aesthetic is taking social media by storm, and serving as a reminder of an alternative femininity that's more inclusive and empowering.…

September 13, 2020

Bella Thorne’s OnlyFans Shows the Damage of Gentrifying Sex Work

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

When the actress made $2 million in her first week on the platform, she unwittingly harmed the livelihoods of the smaller creators on the subscription service.…

September 11, 2020

Image of Jameela Jamil hosting podcast I Weigh with Debra Messing

Jameela Jamil’s ‘I Weigh’ Podcast Is a Refreshing Take on Body Positivity

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Activists, influencers and celebrities are opening up to Jamil about body image, mental health and many other important issues.…

September 9, 2020

Jim Gaffigan Ended His Political Silence To Speak Out Against Trump

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Usually silent on political issues, the comedian put his family-friendly jokes aside to express his vehement anger toward Donald Trump.…

September 5, 2020

Fall Guys avatars stumble over each other as they're controlled by an Xbox controller.

Does Fall Guys Have the Potential To Be the Next Fortnite?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

YouTubers, Twitch streamers and even Kentucky Fried Chicken have already jumped on the new game's bandwagon.…

September 2, 2020

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.…

September 2, 2020

Artistic colorful depiction of popular '90s hip hop fashion.

‘The Remix’ Examines The Legacy of Hip-Hop Culture and Fashion

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

This documentary explores the globalization of hip-hop and the history that is integral to the genre's aesthetics.…

September 1, 2020

Male Short Shorts Have Made a Comeback With the Five-Inch Inseam

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Many men are afraid showing more skin will cause their masculinity to take a hit, but short shorts are sending toxic masculinity out the window.…

August 31, 2020

AAVE is often used by white people on popular social media apps

Dear Non-Black People, AAVE Is Not ‘Stan’ or ‘Internet Culture’

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

The use of African American Vernacular English has become increasingly popular on social media, but ultimately, it exploits Black expression.…

August 24, 2020

Miley Cyrus drops new single with a unique sound

Miley Cyrus Enters a New Era of With Latest Single, ‘Midnight Sky’

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The musician's new song announces her return, and in the aftermath of her divorce from Liam Hemsworth, her independence. …

August 21, 2020

Men Should Stop Criticizing Women’s Sexual Expression in ‘WAP’

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collab isn’t as scandalous as the internet wants you to believe.…

August 21, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion and the Dismissal of Black Women’s Trauma

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The reaction to the rapper's recent shooting is just the latest example of how the media and the public are prone to apathy (or mockery) rather than empathy when it comes to Black women’s pain.…

August 19, 2020

Image from Google Images in article about Ellen DeGeneres controversy

Why the Internet Is Trying to Cancel Ellen DeGeneres

Audrey Martin, Boston University

She has been a staple of daytime television for nearly two decades, but that might be coming to an end after the publication of reports alleging her ‘be kind’ mantra is just an act.…

August 17, 2020

Elton John Puts a Famous Face to Underrepresented Male Eating Disorders

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The musical superstar has opened up about his own struggles with his body, and sparked a dialogue about a topic that's often overlooked.…

August 14, 2020

Behind the Glamour, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Hides a Problematic Past

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Hidden behind the memes is a show that embodied the racism, homophobia and transphobia of fashion and reality TV, and both audiences and former cast members are pushing back.…

August 13, 2020

Actual Play Podcasts depicted with drawing of people around a game board

How Actual Play Podcasts Led to the Golden Age of Tabletop RPGs

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

How has a game — once looked down upon and talked of in such negative light — garnered so much attention in recent years? Listening to people having fun playing the game certainly helped.…

August 11, 2020

Some Social Media Activist Hashtags Are Disconnected From Their Origins

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

From black squares to grayscale selfies accompanied with #ChallengeAccepted, Instagram activism is turning more and more into a bandwagon for people to jump on. Is it harming the original movements?…

August 11, 2020

Zac Efron Gets ‘Down to Earth’ About Social Expectations of the Male Body

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The online discourse about the former 'High School Musical' star's 'dad bod' shows that our society has created unhealthy and unrealistic standards for men as well.…

August 10, 2020

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television's best, one look at the nominees suggests it's really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and…

August 9, 2020

Ellen DeGeneres’ Perfect Persona Hides Something Much Less Savory

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Now that the public is growing more aware of her pattern of wrongdoing, she might be getting dethroned as the queen of daytime television.…

August 4, 2020

Harper's Magazine letter on cancel culture

The Harper’s Magazine Letter’s Concern Over Cancel Culture Is Unnecessary

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The open letter against ‘cancel culture’ was mostly signed by people with enormous influence — those who least need to worry about ‘cancellation.’…

August 3, 2020

Youtube drama channels report on the platforms most famous influencers

YouTube Drama Channels Are Becoming a Bigger Part of the Platform

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These accounts are giving the gossip on some of YouTube's biggest influencers — and playing a not insignificant role in online cancel culture.…

August 2, 2020

Image of the book Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

‘Tigers, Not Daughters’ Deftly Portrays the Many Aspects of Grief

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

In her new book, Samantha Mabry shows readers that vulnerability and independence are not mutually exclusive.…

July 30, 2020

Illustration of a woman with light skin in an article about the skin lightening cream, Fair & Lovely

Fair and Lovely Skin Whitening Cream Is Perpetuating Colorism

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The skin whitening cream perpetuates the notion that lighter skin is better than darker skin.…

July 29, 2020

women in pink skirts holding hands; toxic femininity

Just Like Toxic Masculinity, Toxic Femininity Is a Threat to Gender Equality

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Everyone has heard of toxic masculinity's pressure on men to conform. But this trend can be just as damaging to women.…

July 29, 2020

Cancel Culture and Call Out Culture Are Not the Same

Emma T., UC Berkeley

It's important to hold people with platforms accountable, but there is a critical difference between shutting them down and educating them.…

July 27, 2020

In article about Muslim clothing, woman's hands covered in henna and glitter

Double Standards and the Cultural Appropriation of Muslim Clothing

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Traditional religious clothing marks brown people as targets of discrimination. Meanwhile, companies and celebrities rebrand these styles as chic and trendy.…

July 22, 2020

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