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8 Bands You Need to See at KVRX Fest This May

Mark Stenberg

The student-radio-run music festival in Austin is the first of its kind, and an absolute can’t-miss.…

April 17, 2019

5 Ways to Use Pinterest as a Creative Writer

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The site is much more than just wedding, craft and travel ideas.…

April 15, 2019

Move Over, Queen and Elton John, We Need an ABBA Biopic

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Take a chance on it!…

March 30, 2019

How Jim Ottaviani Combines History, Science and Comic Books

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The combination is rare, but it makes a lot of sense.…

March 28, 2019

Season 2 of Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’ Is Finally Here

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

How does the sophomore season compare to its groundbreaking predecessor?…

March 18, 2019

Why Another Stephen King Adaption Never Seems Like a Bad Idea

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

What is it about King's work that, despite several massive commercial flops, keeps directors coming back for more?…

February 4, 2019

Was Soulja Boy Ahead of His Time? Evidence Suggests Yes

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

These / right here / are his / receipts.…

January 28, 2019

I Watched All of Netflix’s ‘You’ In One Day, and I Have a Lot to Say

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Dan Humphrey snapped.…

January 16, 2019

Being Witched: Feminism’s Hottest New Trend Is Ancient

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Combining tenets of female empowerment and pagan mysticism, witchcraft is on the rise in modern America.…

November 5, 2018

Bradley Cooper’s Directorial Debut Is, Naturally, Nearly Perfect

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The entertainment renaissance man has now tried and succeeded in almost every facet of film production.…

October 9, 2018

Zendaya the Mermaid? I’m Here for It

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Rumors of the Disney actress being cast in the upcoming live-action 'Little Mermaid' have fans singing 'choose the girl.'…

September 19, 2018

5 Lesser-Known Bands You Need to See at ACL

Mark Stenberg

Get your tickets now or forever hold your FOMO.…

September 14, 2018

‘No One Tells You This’ Is a Much-Needed Counterbalance for the Summer of Rom-Coms

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Glynnis MacNicol’s memoir is a reminder that you don't need a significant other to be happy.…

September 5, 2018

Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ Is Less Than Enchanting

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Good thing there are always 29 seasons of "The Simpsons" to fall back on.…

August 23, 2018

7 Fall Game Releases That Want to Steal the Limelight from ‘Fortnite’

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

And judging by some of their fan followings, 'Fortnite' should be worried.…

August 21, 2018

Bellwether Music Fest Was in Top Psychedelic Form

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

The fest's first year overcame rainy weather to put together an intensely vivid experience for fans.…

August 20, 2018

5 of the Most Envelope-Pushing Rappers in the Game

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Hip hop has changed a LOT in the last five years, and these artists are largely to thank.…

August 17, 2018

‘Getting Curious’ Proves Jonathan Van Ness Doesn’t Know Everything, and It’s Refreshing

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The popular podcast emphasizes learning rather than knowing, a refreshing change from most modern media.…

August 15, 2018

7 Reasons Why Millennials Will Never Stop Loving Libraries

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It's about a lot more than the books.…

August 8, 2018

Shaun King Is Everything Right About Social Media Activism

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Slacktivist, he is not.…

August 7, 2018

Jeff Goldblum Is Now Officially the World’s Most Beloved Eccentric

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The 65-year-old actor has undergone an almost inexplicable renaissance, and no one's mad about it.…

August 1, 2018

The Rise of the Internet Witch

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Shifting social mores — along with the internet's help — have led to a uniquely millennial brand of mysticism.…

July 27, 2018

How ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Lost Its Way

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

If you can't jump off a rooftop into a haystack, you're not playing an 'Assassin's Creed' game.…

July 8, 2018

Rebecca Black Is Back

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

And thank god it's not with 'Friday.'…

June 21, 2018

Where You Should Travel This Summer Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

Looking for a good vacation spot? Look to the stars for your answer.…

May 17, 2018

The 15 Most Woke Films of the Decade That You Need to See

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

If you haven't seen these films, you are missing out.…

May 4, 2018

5 Podcasts That Are Perfect For Any Liberal Arts Major

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

Use these to drown out the STEM students who're saying you'll never get a job.…

April 28, 2018

How YouTube Intellectuals Are Enabling Modern Racism

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

The promotion of pseudoscience in the vlogosphere is contributing to a culture of hate on YouTube.…

April 14, 2018

Jeff Baena’s ‘The Little Hours’ Gives Medieval Times a Comedic Spin

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

I promise it's not just another rip-off of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'…

March 21, 2018

Michael B. Jordan Revealed He Loves Anime and Everyone Lost Their Minds

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Attention, nerd boys: liking anime does not make you oppressed.…

March 19, 2018