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Purity Culture: Thoughts on the Evolving Message of Joshua Harris

Carli Moses, Union University

With his newest Instagram post, Harris has kissed public approval goodbye.…

August 11, 2019

Remembering Russi Taylor’s Greatest Moments on ‘The Simpsons’

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

For 30 years, Russi Taylor stole fans' hearts and taught many important lessons.…

August 6, 2019

African American Writers Who Are Changing the Narrative

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

And they're all women.…

August 4, 2019

Kacey Musgraves Is Changing the Face of Country Music, For the Better

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Giddy up boys, Spacey Kacey is the new sheriff in town.…

August 2, 2019

Why You Need to Follow Alex Dacy, aka @Wheelchair_Rapunzel, on Instagram

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The future is body positive, thanks to influencers like this one.…

August 1, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Mr. Iglesias’ Tackles Relevant Educational Issues

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Gabriel Iglesias' new show addresses some of America’s biggest social issues.…

July 31, 2019

What’s the Problem With Dating Apps?

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Swiper, no swiping!…

July 25, 2019

Aziz Ansari’s New Netflix Special, ‘Right Now,’ Marks a Pivotal Moment for Comedy

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

The Netflix comedy special attempts to reconnect Ansari and his fans for the first time since his allegations.…

July 21, 2019

A Meltdown-Savvy Mind: Thoughts on the Legacy of Nora Ephron

Carli Moses, Union University

Nora Ephron was a master writer of rom-coms for the neurotic.…

July 18, 2019

Are Small Investment Apps Effective?

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

College students are always on the lookout for new sources of income. Are investment apps the easy way to go?…

July 10, 2019

A Review of Season 15 of ‘The Bachelorette’ so Far

Lauren Do, Davidson College

Finding love is never that easy.…

July 9, 2019

To Scab or to Skip? When Going to Class Means Crossing a Picket Line

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

The increasing unionization of grad students nationwide means that more undergrads will have to confront this question.…

July 8, 2019

‘Euphoria’ Takes the Typical Teen Drama Into Adulthood

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

HBO’s latest series takes the traditional high school tale down a darker path.…

July 6, 2019

Why MTV’s ‘Double Shot at Love’ Failed Spectacularly

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Spoiler: Pauly D and Vinny are still single.…

July 4, 2019

Taylor Swift and the Controversial Politics of the Ally Anthem

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?…

June 30, 2019

6 of the Best Artists Bringing Electronic Music to Texas

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

These rising stars are bringing electronic music to the surface of Texas' country-centric musical landscape.…

June 28, 2019

Why We Need to Stop Using ‘Bipolar’ As An Adjective

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

This word doesn’t mean what many people seem to think it means.…

June 24, 2019

Why You Should Follow Caroline Calloway on Instagram

Chloe Pingeon, Colgate University

Meet Instagram's most original (and most controversial) influencer.…

June 22, 2019

6 Teenage Romance Novels That Will Satisfy All Your Cliché Cravings

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Just admit it. Cheesy romances hit the spot.…

June 20, 2019

How James Charles and Tati Westbrook’s Feud Feeds into the Idea of ‘Cancel Culture’

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Yes, we still need to talk about this.…

June 11, 2019

Is the Rise of the Cowboy Advancing a Conservative Agenda?

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The re-emergence of the cowboy trope could be telling of a much larger shift in the political landscape.…

June 10, 2019

The 5 Biggest Issues with the Southern Anti-Abortion Bills

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The recent bills passed in a handful of Southern states are wildly problematic.…

June 8, 2019

6 Female-Authored Books Every Young Man Should Read

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Because there's more to growing up than 'The Catcher in the Rye.'…

June 3, 2019

‘Bone Tomahawk’ and the Oddity of the Western Horror

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Welcome to the spooky yeehaw.…

May 25, 2019

The Problem with Consent Products

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

While some are well-intentioned, many of the products marketed to keep women safe fail to address what's endangering them in the first place.…

May 20, 2019

5 Songs from Jacob Latimore’s ‘Connection 2’ That You Should Have on Repeat

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

'The Chi' star's newest album explores love, lust and loss.…

May 20, 2019

The James Charles vs. Tati Westbrook Feud Is Textbook Beauty-Community Toxicity

Anna Sutherland, American University

The scandal is just the latest squabble in a community where inner beauty means next to nothing.…

May 15, 2019

Is Netflix’s Dominatrix Series ‘Bonding’ Normalizing Sex Work or Misrepresenting It?

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

Though the show has netted positive reviews, they're not coming from the BDSM community.…

May 9, 2019

Top 6 Underrated Must-Watch Netflix Originals

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

At some point, everybody needs a new Netflix fix.…

May 2, 2019

Dear Netflix, Casting Noah Centineo Won’t Magically Produce a Great Movie

Anna Sutherland, American University

Movie producers have a tendency to choose beautiful actresses over talented ones, but this is just as problematic when casting male actors.…

May 1, 2019