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‘The Bleeding Edge’ Offers a Sobering Look at What Motivates the FDA

Christian Cannon, Rice University

It's not unlikely that someone you know has experienced the kind of medical malpractice the documentary chronicles.…

August 10, 2018

10 Things You Need to Bring to Survive Your First Fan Convention

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Summer convention season awaits. Are you ready?…

August 9, 2018

Why Fans Have Mixed Feelings About Ruby Rose As Batwoman

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The CW wanted a lesbian actress for the role, but critics feel like the network phoned in their casting efforts.…

August 8, 2018

The Immigration Platform ‘Undocumedia’ Has Been Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The undocumented community has struggled to accept the guilt of one of its most cherished organizations.…

August 6, 2018

In the Kardashian/Jenner Household, ‘Anorexic’ Is Apparently a Compliment

Cameron Andersen, New York University

In the real world, it's an eating disorder.…

August 6, 2018

How Much Can We Trust Netflix’s Good Intentions?

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Release problematic film. Apologize. Release problematic series. Apologize. At some point, doesn't Netflix need to stop getting this wrong?…

August 3, 2018

4 Disney Films That Could Have Just as Easily Been Horror Movies Instead

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

'Pinocchio' in particular is one seriously problematic story.…

July 31, 2018

The 5 Best Music Biographies of All Time

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Spoiler alert: Musicians really like doing drugs.…

July 29, 2018

In Defense of ‘Shipping’ Platonic Friends

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

You call it oversexed, I call it romantic.…

July 26, 2018

Nicki Minaj and the Problem with Clapback Culture

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Everyone needs to take a chill pill, including Nicki.…

July 25, 2018

Where Are Your Favorite Viners Now?

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Well, okay, everyone knows where Logan Paul is. But what about everyone else?…

July 19, 2018

‘How It Ends’ Delivers Little More Than Clichés and Regressive Stereotypes

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

No need to wonder how it ends — it sucks.…

July 19, 2018

20 Nostalgic Things ’90s & 2000s Kids May Have Forgotten About

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Let's just bring them all back.…

July 15, 2018

VICE’s ‘Minority Reports’ Only Reinforces Negative Perceptions of HBCUs

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The first episode of the new YouTube series has led to a lot of controversy, but not much else.…

July 15, 2018

5 Reasons Why Cardi B Is a Modern Day Feminist

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

She's a successful artist who cares about women's issues, okurrrr?…

July 14, 2018

Why the Backlash Scarlett Johansson Is Facing Is Well, Well Warranted

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

After accepting a role to play a transgender man, the actress already accused of whitewashing 'Ghost in the Shell' has very few excuses left.…

July 11, 2018

What Terry Crews’ Sexual Assault Case Says About Toxic Masculinity

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

While the women of #MeToo hold each other up, Crews' fellow men are trying to tear him down.…

July 8, 2018

You Don’t Need a Dick to Have Big Dick Energy

Cameron Andersen, New York University

All it takes is a certain je ne sais quoi, and maybe Ariana Grande will want to marry you, too.…

July 2, 2018

These Female ‘90s Sitcom Characters Were Millennial Girls’ First Role Models

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

The future might be female, but don't sleep on the past, either.…

July 1, 2018

5 Classic Novels Not Worth Your Time

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Just because everyone talks about a book doesn’t mean it’s worth reading — unless your GPA depends on it.…

June 30, 2018

‘Anne with an E’ Is a Children’s Show for Thinking Audiences

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In a world that applauds constant cynicism, 'Anne with an E' is a breath of fresh air.…

June 28, 2018

Why ‘In the Dark’ Is Basically ‘Serial,’ but Updated for 2018

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Instead of asking "who," the podcast asks "why?"…

June 26, 2018

5 Eye-Opening Netflix Documentaries About Health and Nutrition

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Time to see how the sausage gets made.…

June 26, 2018

How the New Sports Betting Laws Will Affect Student Gambling

Daniel Reed

Legalized gambling might be the best and worst thing to happen to students since Four Lokos.…

June 21, 2018

‘Incredibles 2’ Is Helping Normalize a Marginalized Group: Stay-at-Home Dads

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Fictional or not, Mr. Incredible is helping change some seriously outdated perspectives.…

June 19, 2018

The First-Ever POPSUGAR Play/Ground Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

POPSUGAR's first Play/Ground event focused on empowering women to be forever playful and ever grounded.…

June 19, 2018

3 Ways Companies Can Avoid Exploiting the LGBTQ+ Community This June

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

This year, celebrate pride by outing homocapitalism.…

June 18, 2018

Does ‘Five Points’ Earn Five Stars?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

The Facebook web series, 'Five Points,' explores common controversies with a potentially revolutionary platform.…

June 16, 2018

5 Reasons Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’ Deserves an Emmy

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Plus a bonus one: Who doesn't want to hear an acceptance speech from the Fab Five?…

June 15, 2018

4 Girl-Power Movies from the 00’s That Need a Remake

Abby Hall, Hollins University

It's time to bring back your favorite female powerhouses.…

June 14, 2018