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Bad Bunny Stands for Trans Rights on ‘The Tonight Show’

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

In response to the brutal slaying of a trans woman named Alexa, the singer used his Jimmy Fallon performance to stand in solidarity.…

March 13, 2020

Is Pop Music Tackling Mental Health, or Just Fetishizing Depression?

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

They say it's not good to keep it bottled up, but is letting it out doing more harm than good?…

March 10, 2020

Facetune Is Becoming Normalized, and That’s a Problem

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The photo editing app can touch up appearances on Instagram and Snapchat, but is it negatively affecting young people's self-worth?…

March 8, 2020

We Need To Talk About Black Mental Health

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

While many communities are celebrating mental health awareness, it still faces a large stigma in the black community thanks to centuries of racism.…

March 8, 2020

Cancel Culture Is a Myth and No One Is Here For It

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

Accountability isn’t a witch hunt.…

March 7, 2020

9 Netflix Shows to Boost Your Foreign Language Skills

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

It’s time to stop limiting yourself to English television and start absorbing that language you’ve always wanted to learn with these binge-worthy shows.…

March 3, 2020

Bhad Bhabie Almost Got Scammed, But Is She Scamming Others?

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

The scandal involving the 16-year-old rapper and a shady watch company doesn't seem to be getting any attention.…

February 29, 2020

TikTok’s Tony Lopez’s Response to Nude Leak Exposes a Double Standard

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

He has received support from fellow TikTok creators for making light of the leak. Meanwhile, female celebs are on the defensive.…

February 28, 2020

The Broom Challenge That Swept the Internet

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The viral meme had everyone reaching for their cleaning supplies, even though science didn't back up the internet's wild claims.…

February 27, 2020

8 Romantic Comedies To Cap Off the Month of Love This February

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There is no better way to celebrate the feeling of love than binge-watching some movies to melt your heart.…

February 26, 2020

10 Black YouTubers To Check Out for Black History Month

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

You won't see too many black creators advertised on the video-sharing site, so here's something to help get you started.…

February 24, 2020

Why Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ Is Worth the Hype

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Is there any better way to honor a critically acclaimed book than to turn it into a binge-worthy Hulu series?…

February 21, 2020

‘Ugly’ Shoes Aren’t Pretty — And That’s the Point

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

It might be easy to dismiss dad sneakers and other chunky footwear, but they're en vogue right now for a reason.…

February 19, 2020

What’s Up With ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’?

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Tarantino’s fairytale version of the Manson murders packs a punch, and then some.…

January 22, 2020

‘You’: The Perfect Case Study of a Culture that Romanticizes Psychopaths

Abby Webb, Rice University

Fans’ obsession with Netflix's lead serial killer points to a much darker, real-life cultural trend in which people fall for monstrous men.…

January 20, 2020

Reading Caroline Kepnes’ ‘You,’ I Found Myself Closer to Joe Than Ever Before

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The original novel behind the Netflix series leaves fans intrigued and captivated by the modern-day Ted Bundy.…

January 19, 2020

The Mystique of Adam Driver: A Different Kind of Celebrity and Actor

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The actor evokes old Hollywood nostalgia while representing a stunning model of modern masculinity.…

January 15, 2020

A Look Back at the Best and Worst Moments of ‘Friends’

Chris Meng, Pomona College

The iconic sitcom has left Netflix and with it goes great comedic moments, lovable characters and some of the show's problematic components.…

January 7, 2020

Resurrecting Actors: Has CGI Gone Too Far?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Forget resting in peace — computer-generated imagery pulls long deceased actors from their graves and pushes them back into the limelight.…

January 4, 2020

How Taylor Swift’s Billboard Woman of the Decade Speech Solidified Her Stardom

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

From the casual lyric drops to dragging misogynists, the musician took important stands and summed up an influential, storied career (so far).…

December 27, 2019

Here’s What ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Is Actually Like From the Audience

Chris Meng, Pomona College

I grew up watching Jimmy Kimmel on YouTube, so when I had the chance to see it in-person I jumped at the opportunity to learn more about the show.…

December 25, 2019

‘Joke Show’ and the Bold Comedy of Michelle Wolf

Carli Moses, Union University

This contradictory comedy special both decries and leans into controversy, lending more heat to Wolf’s fiery persona.…

December 19, 2019

MTV Is a Shell of Its Former Self, and Has Been For a While

Brendan Bell, Towson University

What caused the No. 1 channel for music to become just another reality show network?…

December 17, 2019

‘YOU’ Brings Chills This Holiday With the Release of Season 2

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

Viewers can anticipate a new Joe as he traverses Los Angeles looking for his next victim.…

December 17, 2019

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Vain?

Daniel Reed

You're not superficial just because you want to change how your teeth look.…

December 17, 2019

The Most Influential Video Game Franchises of the Past 10 Years

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

We started off with a bang and now we’re back to our roots.…

December 15, 2019

A24 and the Transition From Hollywood Big-Budgets to Arthouse Masterpieces

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry's spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.…

December 12, 2019

Reddit Secret Santa Is All About Giving Joy

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

This one is way bigger than the one at your job.…

December 12, 2019

The 2010s Have Been the Decade of Taylor Swift

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The pop star's presence was inescapable.…

December 12, 2019

Vegas Residencies: Once a Death Sentence, Now a Crowning Glory

Abby Webb, Rice University

They used to be reserved for dimming stars, but now it's hosting the brightest and regaining its reputation.…

December 5, 2019