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Ugly God’s Mediocre New EP Just Did Him More Harm Than Good

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

The unremarkable four-track project has only served to sour his fan base.…

June 8, 2018

How Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth’ Gets Almost Everything Wrong

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Featuring a male protagonist who is more controlling than cute and unrealistic friendship rules, 'The Kissing Booth' misses its mark.…

June 8, 2018

The Harassment of This ‘Star Wars’ Actress Points to Larger Misogyny in Nerd Fandoms

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Kelly Marie Tran deleted her Instagram because of the rampant, incessant misogyny of 'Star Wars' fans.…

June 7, 2018

The Success of ‘Deadpool’ Stems, in Part, from Its Political Incorrectness

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

What does that say about its fans?…

June 6, 2018

Is This Ketogenic Diet Documentary Just Another Hoax?

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

In a society where certain body types are coveted  — oftentimes dangerously — when will the media learn to stop manipulating its consumers?…

June 5, 2018

Misogyny and Meninism: What You Need to Know

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Hateful communities of men have been forming at alarming rates across the country.…

May 30, 2018

Chris Wylie’s Testimony Was an Eye-Opener and a Wake Up Call

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

The less attended and publicized hearing provided disturbing insights into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and free speech.…

May 30, 2018

10 Awkward Situations Bisexual People Experience Every Day

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Getting the best of both worlds comes with its fair share of annoying questions.…

May 25, 2018

Changing Sexual Assault Responses at Uber

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Uber recently changed its policies on sexual assault, giving victims a platform to speak out.…

May 23, 2018

The Problem with Netflix’s ‘The Rachel Divide’

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

If you thought the only problematic characteristic about Rachel Dolezal was her identifying herself as transracial, you're only scratching the surface.…

May 21, 2018

Was Shakespeare a White Supremacist?

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Andrew Watring of American University confronts the issue of racism in classic theater in his bold new play 'Shakespeare is a White Supremacist.'…

May 12, 2018

3 Reasons Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is a Game-Changer for the Asian Community

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Jon Chu’s 'Crazy Rich Asians' gives people of the Asian community the representation it deserves in this comedic film.…

May 12, 2018

8 Common Feminist Stereotypes and Why They Should Die Out

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

All of these myths are either made-up or wildly exaggerated, but they're still important to know.…

May 8, 2018

Looking in the Mirror

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

Spearheaded by senior Vanjessica Gladney, the Penn History of Slavery Project has colleges across the country reassessing their ties to slavery.…

May 1, 2018

Kanye West Draws Backlash (Again) for Expressing Pro Trump Sentiments

Alex Johnson, New York University

And to think we were excited about his return to Twitter.…

April 25, 2018

The Evolving State of South Asian Representation

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Let’s elevate South Asian creators who are addressing the lack of brown representation in TV and film, unlike 'The Simpsons' creators who refuse to.…

April 23, 2018

Exposing the Reality of Pink-Collar Workers

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

While the pink-collar economy is growing, the wages aren’t.  …

April 20, 2018

Does the ‘Roseanne’ Reboot Pave the Way for ‘Friends’?

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

The recent success of the 'Roseanne' reboot makes viewers wonder when they may see a reboot of another ‘90s classic series, 'Friends.'…

April 20, 2018

The Story Behind Mason Ramsey, aka Yodeling Walmart Kid

Grace John, Rutgers University

You can't even fall asleep anymore without hearing the iconic, drawn-out 'daddy' running through your head.…

April 18, 2018

The Dangers of Pornography and the Battle with Addiction

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

You can get addicted to anything.…

April 17, 2018

J.K. Rowling’s Progressiveness Is Only a Facade

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

'Harry Potter' fans are learning that J.K. Rowling isn’t as progressive as she would like them to think.…

April 9, 2018

Artful Dodger, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, to Testify on Capitol Hill

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

After years of dodging requests to appear before Congress, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will finally answer their questions this week.…

April 9, 2018

It’s Time To Stop Slut Shaming Stormy Daniels

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Stormy Daniels, the adult film star embroiled in a sex scandal with President Trump, should not be dismissed due to her profession.…

April 7, 2018

Drinking to Remember

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by a personal experience, Danya Sherman created KnoNap to help detect and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault.…

April 1, 2018

Exploring the Racial Bias in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

Grace John, Rutgers University

Fans and contestants have noticed that the entertaining, drama-filled show is actually pretty controversial.…

March 29, 2018

Top 7 Tips for Surviving Music Festival Season

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Music festivals are all fun and games until you realize you forgot your sunscreen.…

March 29, 2018

Kendall Jenner’s Sexuality Isn’t Really Anyone’s Business

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

Vogue’s recent interview with Kendall Jenner has shone a light on how forcefully confronting or assuming someone’s sexuality isn’t Gucci. Ever.…

March 26, 2018

3 Signs That Your Work Environment Is Toxic

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

You might just be starting out, but you still deserve professionalism when it comes to the workplace.…

March 23, 2018

Jake Paul Visited Parkland, and People Have Mixed Feelings About it

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Jake Paul made a documentary titled 'It’s Time to End School Shootings,' but his efforts were too little, too late.…

March 23, 2018

Jordan Peterson Questions If Men and Women Can Work Together

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

Is society ready to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace effectively?…

March 22, 2018