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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

Best Summer Health and Wellness Podcasts for Teens to Listen To

Chloe Pingeon, Colgate University

Real health information is more accessible than ever.…

June 30, 2019

‘Crawl’ Spotlights Florida’s Stereotypes at Their Most Extreme

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Why do audiences crave the contradiction that is the Sunshine State?…

June 30, 2019

Why ‘Toy Story 4’ Is Not the Perfect Last Installment to the Iconic Franchise

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Sometimes, less is enough.…

June 30, 2019

How to Become a Makeup Influencer: A Q&A with an Aspiring Makeup Artist

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

It's easy to feel lost in the beauty community, but there's room for everyone.…

June 30, 2019

Soak Up the Sun in ‘The Sims 4: Island Living’

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Dolphins. End of discussion.…

June 30, 2019

‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Demolishes the Fourth Wall, But I Wish It Hadn’t

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

The zombies are dead and so is the meta, fourth wall-breaking humor.…

June 30, 2019

How Relatable is HBO’s ‘Euphoria’?

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Is it really a show about Gen Z for Gen Z?…

June 29, 2019

Will Instagram Be Getting Rid of Likes?

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

It might sound shocking, since it's one of the platform's best-known features, but maybe it's a good move.…

June 29, 2019

6 Male Celebrities Who Challenge Toxic Masculinity

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

It's refreshing to have men like this to look up to.…

June 29, 2019

BTS’s FESTA 2019 Is a Celebration of Who They Are and How Far They’ve Come

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

K-pop's biggest stars sit down with each other to remind everyone that they're still normal people.…

June 29, 2019

12 Great Spotify Playlists for Every Summer Mood

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Consider these a soundtrack for your summer days.…

June 29, 2019

8-Bit Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory Through Video Games

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

You'll never look at video games the same.…

June 28, 2019

The Flourishing Young Artists of the Contemporary Classical Music Scene

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

The centuries-old music style is getting an infusion of young musical prodigies.…

June 28, 2019

‘Western Stars’ Is Springsteen’s Tribute to a Bygone Era

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Springsteen steps aside and lets the music take control in his new album.…

June 28, 2019

How to Write a Screenplay

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Step one: Write a screenplay. Step two: Win Sundance. Step three: Quit your day job. Step four: Retire comfortably at 35.…

June 28, 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

10 Reasons Not To Be a DJ

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

Pretending to scratch your dad's old records on the turntable is still fun though.…

June 27, 2019

Surprise, Surprise, ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Is a Bit of a Drag

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Jim Jarmusch’s new deadpan zombie flick has plenty of stars, but not much energy.…

June 27, 2019

R.I.P. ‘The Good Place’: TV’s Best Sitcom Is Moving On to the Afterlife

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Gone but not forgotten.…

June 27, 2019

4 YouTube Channels All Creative Writing and Film Students Should Know

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Learn from the small screen of your computer so you can excel on the silver screen of the movie theatre.…

June 27, 2019

Lessons Learned From Ignoring Rate My Professors Reviews

Lauren Do, Davidson College

Let’s face it, none of us want to deal with the unneeded stress.…

June 27, 2019

Easy Ways to Make Money While You Study

Daniel Reed

Sorry, it's still not as easy as winning the lottery though.…

June 27, 2019

Taylor Swift Shows Support for Her LGBTQ+ Fans on ‘You Need to Calm Down’

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The pop sensation-turned-activist embraces the queer community with her new single in support of Pride Month.…

June 25, 2019

‘Tales of the City’ Conveys the Importance of a Chosen Family as a Safe Haven For the LGBTQ+ Community

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This reboot triumphs with a queer, dynamic powerhouse of a family living in the heart of San Francisco.…

June 25, 2019

Is Christine Riccio’s Debut Novel, ‘Again, but Better,’ Living up to Its Hype?

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Depends on who's asking.…

June 25, 2019

The Realities Service Dogs and Their Trainers Have to Face

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

Training these animals is seriously an underappreciated endeavor.…

June 25, 2019

Surviving and Thriving During Music Festival Season

Daniel Reed

These seven tips will ensure that you're enjoying the experience instead of passed out in the medical tent.…

June 25, 2019

‘I Am Mother’ Is A Sci-fi Thriller as Thoughtful as it Is Frightening

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

The latest Netflix original sci-fi film is a glowing example of the genre at its best.…

June 25, 2019

Why I Won’t be Purchasing from Rihanna’s New Clothing Line

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

For now ...…

June 25, 2019