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Don’t Call CAPYAC Elusive –– They’re Transcendent

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The Austin-born, LA-based duo chats new cities, career analogies and potion recipes.…

February 6, 2019

In Netflix’s ‘Tidelands,’ ‘The Little Mermaid’ Meets the Drug Trade

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

The new sci-fi series balances the fantastical and the dramatic with a rare finesse.…

February 6, 2019

Demi Lovato’s Post-Relapse Sobriety Is a Critical Story to Celebrate

Sabrina Bogdan, Messiah College

Lovato's milestone underscores the importance of perseverance, not perfection.…

February 6, 2019

Who is JoJo Siwa, and Why Does She Dance Like That?

Grace John, Rutgers University

The 15-year-old phenom owes her celebrity as much to her haters as she does her fans.…

February 5, 2019

4 Reasons to Watch Every Best Picture Nominee This (and Every) Year

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Embrace your inner film snob.…

February 5, 2019

Queen Naija, the YouTube-Sensation-Turned-Musician, Is the Epitome of Hustle

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The 23-year-old mother of two has spun every opportunity into a break, and now she's on the verge of mainstream success.  …

February 5, 2019

dodie’s New EP, ‘Human,’ Presents a Sonic Portrait of Contemporary Life

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Social media, love, vulnerability: the new release explores all the complexities of modern teendom.…

February 5, 2019

‘Baby, Not Tonight’: How to Talk About Consent in Your Committed Relationship

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

Saying 'yes' isn’t just for one-night stands or hookups.…

February 4, 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

Why Don’t the Oscars Take Horror Movies Seriously?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

In the Academy's 91-year history, of the 546 films nominated for best picture, only six have been horror movies.…

February 4, 2019

Spotify’s Mute Function Feels a Lot Like Ghosting a Problematic Ex

Shannon Robinson, University of Colorado Denver

Just block them and they're gone ... kind of.…

February 3, 2019

What the #10YearChallenge Doesn’t Tell You About Climate Change

Grace Larson, Ripon College

Time explains why you look different after a decade, but not why the Earth does.…

February 3, 2019

In Honor of Data Privacy Day, a Contemplation of Its Irony

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Data exploitation is more widespread than ever before, but things are only getting worse.…

February 3, 2019

Season 3 of ‘Stranger Things’: Here’s What to Expect This Summer

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

According to its creators, this season will be the grossest one yet.…

February 3, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Will Turn You Into a Telenovela Fan Before You Even Realize It

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

Bienvenidos a Las Encinas.…

February 3, 2019

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Been Wildly Successful. Now It Needs to Change

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

To stay ahead of the competition, the MCU needs to keep experimenting.…

February 2, 2019

6 Instagram Tips That’ll Take You from Trolls to Goals Overnight

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Put your best profile forward.…

February 2, 2019

Your Friendly Neighborhood Primer on Guided Sleep Meditation

Britni Hones, Lindenwood University, Belleville

Like counting sheep, except it works.…

February 2, 2019

The 4 Most Hilarious Cut Videos on YouTube

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Be prepared to pause while you try and stop laughing.…

February 2, 2019

The 6 Best Places for College Students to Eat for Less Than $10

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

You can eat nice when your parents are in town.…

February 1, 2019

Is Casey’s Law, Kentucky’s Response to the Opioid Epidemic, a Nationwide Solution?

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

Involuntary rehab is at odds with medical ethics, but in line with disease treatment.…

February 1, 2019

Camille Paglia’s War on Orthodox Feminism

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Smart, eloquent and openly antagonistic, Paglia lives to complicate feminist ideology.…

February 1, 2019

5 Helpful Study Tips for Students with ADHD

Shannon Margineanu, St. Petersburg College

That 4.0 is within your grasp.…

February 1, 2019

The Whitewashing of Japanese Tennis Star Naomi Osaka

Maya Butler, Baylor University

The anime-style ad, which featured a noticeably paler Osaka, has since been pulled from Nissin's website.…

February 1, 2019

Want to Earn Money by Using Your Creative Skills? Read This

Daniel Reed

It might not pay all your bills, but your creativity can definitely give you some financial cushion.…

January 31, 2019

Here Are All the Biggest Names from the Sundance Film Festival So Far

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

This week's Sundance winners are next year's Oscars.…

January 31, 2019

‘7 Rings,’ and the Controversial New Sound of Ariana Grande

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The hip-hop community is nonplussed, to say the least, with Grande's latest sampling choices.…

January 31, 2019

Overachieving Is a Disadvantage, but It Doesn’t Have to Be

Dewan Protiva, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you manage your ambition, you can make much better use of it.…

January 31, 2019

Vampire Weekend’s 2 New Releases Take a Deep Dive Into Time and Mental Health

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

The group's new album, 'Father of the Bride,' is set to release later this year.…

January 30, 2019

‘Wonderful!,’ a McElroy Podcast, Is Wholesome, Homespun and Hilarious

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

It's time to get excited about everyday objects.…

January 30, 2019