The Matcha Wave Is Surprisingly Bitter Emily Chang, Wellesley College It's become increasingly popular for traditional Asian foods like matcha to be commercialized in the West.… May 5, 2023
Be Hot, Be A Bimbo Emily Chang, Wellesley College Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.… May 4, 2023
The Revival of Traditional Mexican Music Kate Wunderlich, Elon University The future of Mexican music is changing all the time.… May 4, 2023
Recess Therapy: The Simple Wisdom of Youth Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia From this Instagram account, users learn astute lessons from kids with insight well beyond their years.… May 4, 2023
4 Underrated TV Shows That Deserve A Reboot Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport One of the most frustrating experiences a television viewer can have is a show cancelation right when it starts to get good.… May 2, 2023
Following Nashville Shooting, Anti-Trans Rhetoric Distracts From Reform Alex Muniz, Pace University The issue is not transgender people, it’s firearm violence.… May 1, 2023
The Benefits of Learning A Musical Instrument Danni Shuai, University of Southern California So many instruments, so little time.… May 1, 2023
John Carney and the Healing Powers of Film Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University Movies don’t need to be complex in order to resonate with audiences; they just need just emotional gravitas. A killer soundtrack helps, too.… April 30, 2023
A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.… April 29, 2023
Positive Global News To Brighten Your Feed Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix Take a break from the media's relentless negativity by learning about some of the beneficial changes going on worldwide.… April 28, 2023
Tiny Desk Preserves the Purity of Music Katherine Hollis, New York University With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.… April 28, 2023
The Built-In Discrimination in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio The beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series has some unfortunate connections to bigotry and antisemitism.… April 28, 2023
The History of the Crazy Cat Lady Abby Worthington, Arcadia University With cats gaining more of a positive reputation lately, it’s time to uncover the fraught history that women share with their feline companions.… April 27, 2023
Ethel Cain Is the Gen-Z Voice of Southern Gothic Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University The singer-songwriter expresses today's youthful frustrations through her literary musical style.… April 27, 2023
Miscellaneous Measures: Math Rock Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University This genre utilizes mathematical concepts to craft a free-flowing blend of rock and jazz.… April 27, 2023
Is Atomic Heart Actually Pro-Russian Propaganda? Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College Does this long-awaited video game share problematic ties with Russia?… April 26, 2023
K-Pop Has a Minor Dilemma Emily Chang, Wellesley College The K-Pop industry is debuting increasingly younger idols, and the raging success of rookie group NewJeans is only proof of the growing problem.… April 25, 2023
Black Women Were Overlooked This Awards Season Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.… April 25, 2023
‘RRR’ Unites People From Different Cultures Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons This film recaptures blockbuster excellence with its action, musical numbers, comedy and fictional bromance between two Indian revolutionaries.… April 24, 2023
The ‘YOU’ Recap You Need Before Watching Season Four Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University Let's get up to speed before watching the most recent season of this hit series.… April 20, 2023
What’s in the Perfect Pizza? Kate Wunderlich, Elon University A guide to the history and significance of the delicate balance between crust, sauce and cheese.… April 20, 2023
Quan Hongchan: The Chinese Diving Star Danni Shuai, University of Southern California This young athlete took the diving world by storm in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, can she maintain this level of success moving forward?… April 19, 2023
Nine Ways To Go Green in a College Dorm Victoria Hock, Houghton University Sustainability doesn't get much easier than this.… April 17, 2023
Soccer Is Quickly Becoming a Fan Favorite in the U.S. Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University Already a global favorite, the sport has recently enjoyed a big boost in popularity in America.… April 14, 2023
Queerness in Magical Girl Anime Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University In Japanese animation, LGBTQ+ representation has only improved with the popularity of mystical female characters.… April 14, 2023
Sound Mind: The Age-Old Story with a Twist Katie Koenig, George Fox University Sometimes, the villains are more entertaining than the heroes.… April 12, 2023
Lessons Learned From Indoor Gardening Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix There are so many important insights to be gained from this hobby, and not all of them have to do with plants.… April 11, 2023
The Staying Power of Oasis’s ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University The band’s seminal sophomore album remains a charismatic voyage across fierce sonic textures and deftly balances rawness with reflection.… April 11, 2023
‘My Year Of Rest And Relaxation’ Is An Absurd, Yet Real, Read Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Despite the hard-hitting content of this novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, its characters and themes are beneficial for readers to be exposed to.… April 11, 2023