America Loves Dolly Parton Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University An overview of the prolific singer-songwriter from her 1960s roots to today.… August 15, 2023
Tori Bowie and the Rise of Maternal Mortality in America Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University Champion Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie's death during childbirth casts a light on the disturbing state of natal healthcare in the U.S.… August 9, 2023
Ditch Amazon, Shop at a Local Bookstore Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio Bibliophiles should look into independent businesses when searching for their next great read.… July 18, 2023
To Tip or Not To Tip Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University The COVID-19 pandemic has caused popular American society to turn an assessing eye on tipping culture, which allows many workers in the service industry to be paid a base wage of just $2.13 per hour.… July 11, 2023
The Detrimental Effects of the Rat Race Danni Shuai, University of Southern California The daily grind is burning us out and causing us harm. Learn how to escape the seemingly never-ending cycle.… July 11, 2023
Janelle Monáe Ushers in ‘The Age of Pleasure’ Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Janelle Monáe's new album celebrates queer love in the form of confident, upbeat summer anthems that are sure to get you up and moving.… July 7, 2023
Exclamation Marks Are Needlessly Controversial Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago It’s time for the misogynistic taboo against the mark to finally end.… June 28, 2023
Building a Healthy Doctor-Patient Relationship Danni Shuai, University of Southern California Healthcare professionals deserve respect, as do the people they treat.… June 19, 2023
Rewatch Podcasts Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University History isn’t only about learning from our mistakes. It’s about learning from our successes.… June 13, 2023
The Comeback of Vinyl Faces Some Problems Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio There’s a massive backlog on physical records. Should we blame the artists or the industry itself?… May 22, 2023
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Seasons Ranked Olivia Madrid, Florida State University What are the best and worst moments in the history of one of reality TV's most iconic shows?… May 19, 2023
The Revival of Traditional Mexican Music Kate Wunderlich, Elon University The future of Mexican music is changing all the time.… May 4, 2023
Recess Therapy: The Simple Wisdom of Youth Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia From this Instagram account, users learn astute lessons from kids with insight well beyond their years.… May 4, 2023
Tiny Desk Preserves the Purity of Music Katherine Hollis, New York University With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.… April 28, 2023
Ethel Cain Is the Gen-Z Voice of Southern Gothic Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University The singer-songwriter expresses today's youthful frustrations through her literary musical style.… April 27, 2023
It’s Okay To Express Creativity With a Hobby Katie Koenig, George Fox University Not everything has to become a side hustle.… April 5, 2023
The Romanticization of Breaking Into Tech Emily Chang, Wellesley College Everyone wants to make six figures and enjoy an endless supply of perks, all while avoiding the ugly truth about the largest tech companies.… April 3, 2023
Five Female Directed Films To Watch During Women’s History Month Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge One of the many ways to show your appreciation for women this March is to consume some of the best female directed films in the industry.… March 29, 2023
The XFL Struggles To Engage Viewers After Its Hiatus Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park A dive into the XFL and how it plans on competing with the NFL.… March 28, 2023
Award Shows Make Us Mad … So Why Do We Still Watch Them? Abby Worthington, Arcadia University From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows deliver content that fails to reflect current social transformation.… March 20, 2023
It’s a Revolution Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia Chelsea Handler’s recent Netflix special embraces taboo concepts, all while supplying a consistent stream of comically candid jokes.… March 16, 2023
Are Multi-Cam Sitcoms Losing Relevancy? Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University Newer shows seem to be struggling at the moment, but there is still hope that they'll become popular again.… March 10, 2023
Tourism vs. Taking from Locals Kate Wunderlich, Elon University This is how to engage responsibly on your next adventure.… February 27, 2023
Are Women Delusional When It Comes to Dating? Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University Are you rightfully picky or are your standards too high?… February 25, 2023
Tours To Look Forward to in 2023 Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas After years of isolation, these artists are ready to take the spotlight once again.… February 24, 2023
Movie Posters: An Underrated Art Form Paul Hoskin, Weber State University These illustrations deserve to be appreciated for their artistic merit.… February 23, 2023
Is Social Media Bad For Our Social Skills? Kane Howard, York College Are online interactions any less important than in-person ones?… February 22, 2023
Doomscrolling Is Destroying Your Mental Health Kane Howard, York College As it turns out, mindlessly scrolling through bad news over and over again can cause some serious health issues.… February 22, 2023
‘Little Fish:’ An Underrated Mix of Science Fiction and Romance Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge This film adaptation of a 2011 short story makes for a tragic, yet beautiful watch.… February 19, 2023