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Seven Year Later, Disney Is Still Mishandling the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

Brendan Bell, Towson University

After spending $4 billion to purchase the iconic media franchise, the giant entertainment conglomerate has little to show for it.…

January 2, 2020

A Message of Women’s Empowerment, ‘Little Women’ Style

Carli Moses, Union University

This fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's book exalts each March sister in her own right, exploring the girls’ unique struggles and experiences.…

January 2, 2020

What’s Going to Happen in Season 24 of ‘The Bachelor’?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Pilot Pete is already shirtless hosing down a plane, and no one is upset about it.…

January 2, 2020

Billie Eilish Breaks the Wall Between Strange and Vulnerable in ‘Carpool Karaoke’

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The young singer brought fans down a road toward the weird and wonderful world of the average teenage girl.…

January 1, 2020

E-Scooters: Not as Eco-Friendly as You Thought

Daniel Reed

When you factor in production and infrastructure, e-scooters might not exactly be saving the Earth.…

January 1, 2020

New Year’s Around the World

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Time to toss those 2019 calendars.…

January 1, 2020

A Broken Saga: Recapping the ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Was all of this worth the hype?…

December 31, 2019

6 New Year’s Resolutions You Won’t Hear About at Parties

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Go rogue with your 2020 goals.…

December 31, 2019

Early Admissions to University Are Done, So What’s Next?

Chris Meng, Pomona College

It feels like everything in your schooling career has led to this moment. Now that you’re here, how should you move forward?…

December 31, 2019

‘Fuller House’ Season 5 Might Be Fun, But It’s Also Predictable

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

While the spinoff’s final season is hitting all the comedic marks, its plot lines might be lacking compared to its predecessor.…

December 30, 2019

The Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Want to Remember Kik

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

'U got a Kik? ;)' Cue cringe.…

December 30, 2019

The Beginner’s Guide to Reading Comic Books

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Get ready to dive into star-trotting space operas and meet super-powered web slingers.…

December 30, 2019

The Biggest YouTubers These Past 10 Years: Where Are They Now?

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Are they still hilarious or down in the dumps?…

December 29, 2019

YouTube Power Couple Alissa Violet and FaZe Banks Have Broken Up

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Give us all the dirt.…

December 28, 2019

‘Tis the Season to Have More and Better Chanukah Movies!

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Step aside mainstream holidays, it's our time.…

December 28, 2019

After-Christmas Deals Perfect for the Broke Student

Kris Lentz

Now that you've spent the month getting gifts for your loved ones, it's time to get something for yourself — without going further into the red.…

December 27, 2019

How Taylor Swift’s Billboard Woman of the Decade Speech Solidified Her Stardom

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

From the casual lyric drops to dragging misogynists, the musician took important stands and summed up an influential, storied career (so far).…

December 27, 2019

Disney Plus’s ‘Encore!’ Is Giving Former Theater Kids Another Chance at Their Starring Roles

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The new Disney Plus series reunites old classmates and gives them another chance to shine on stage.…

December 27, 2019

Breaking Binary: Discovering the World of Third Genders

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

As transgender visibility increases, seeing might be believing, but understanding is so much more.…

December 26, 2019

‘Patriot’ Proves to Be an Unmissable Dramedy of Errors

Abby Webb, Rice University

Amazon’s dark comedy proves being a spy isn’t all glitz and glamour as intelligence officer John Tavner faces every obstacle in the book.…

December 26, 2019

5 Reasons Why Being 21 Years Old Is Overrated

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The expectations are far, far away from reality.…

December 26, 2019

Here’s What ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Is Actually Like From the Audience

Chris Meng, Pomona College

I grew up watching Jimmy Kimmel on YouTube, so when I had the chance to see it in-person I jumped at the opportunity to learn more about the show.…

December 25, 2019

As We Enter the 2020s, Here Are the Four Best Poets of the Past Decade

Carli Moses, Union University

These creatives used their unique voices to capture the complexities and concerns of the past ten years.…

December 25, 2019

‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Is the New Rave of Casino Players

Daniel Reed

You've seen the inspiration for the American series, now see if you can make some extra scratch off of it.…

December 25, 2019

Meet the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Ocean’s Plastic Island

Bryan Lance, Liberty University

You will definitely want to avoid taking a trip to this isle.…

December 25, 2019

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Some Old Mainstays on Netflix

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

'Friends,' 'The Office' and more are leaving the OG streaming service for new territory.…

December 24, 2019

Why You Should Skip Out On Gifting Puppies For Christmas

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

There's nothing wrong with adopting dogs, but now is not the time.…

December 24, 2019

‘Runaway’ Shows Hayley Kiyoko Exploring the Lows of a Relationship

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The song caps off a passionate four-song EP that might be the musician's best work yet.…

December 24, 2019

Will the Next Xbox and PlayStation Live Up to the Hype?

Brendan Bell, Towson University

With their new video game consoles on the horizon, Sony and Microsoft will compete once again.…

December 23, 2019

3 Ways Crypto Gaming Benefits Its Players

Daniel Reed

The technology is new, so the benefits might not be immediately apparent, but there's a lot going for it once you look deeper.…

December 23, 2019