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What Is Google’s Project Dragonfly, and Why Is It So Concerning?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

China wants a censored search engine, and Google might be greedy enough to oblige them.…

December 7, 2018

In ‘Buster Scruggs,’ the Coen Brothers Toy with Death on the Western Frontier

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Through a series of vignettes, the directing duo deconstruct several of the genre's more hackneyed tropes.…

December 7, 2018

To Infinity and Beyond: Exploring Yayoi Kusama’s Influence on the Art World

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Years ago the Japanese artist understood that art could offer an experience, and now there's no going back.…

December 6, 2018

Ah … Goo Lagoon: The 10 Most Iconic ‘SpongeBob’ Moments of All Time

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Rest in peace, Stephen Hillenburg…

December 6, 2018

Why the Female-Centric Cherry Picks Should Be Your New Rotten Tomatoes

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Representation in criticism is more important than you know.…

December 6, 2018

Beto O’Rourke Is Inexperienced. Here Are 3 Reasons That Doesn’t Matter

Daniel Reed

A presidential run might seem crazy, but O'Rourke's resume fits the bill.…

December 6, 2018

The 1975’s New, Long-Awaited Album Is a Masterclass of Met Expectations

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' does what few much-ballyhooed albums do: it lives up to the hype.…

December 6, 2018

Virtual Reality and Social Change Can Go Hand in Hand, Says Oculus

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Through its 'VR for Good' initiative, the company hopes to expand beyond gaming.…

December 5, 2018

The 5 Most Slept-On Rap Albums of 2018

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

Overshadowed and under-played, each of these projects deserves way more attention than they received.…

December 5, 2018

A Look Into Billie Eilish’s Precipitous Rise to Fame

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

She's gone from locals to Lollapalooza in less than a year.…

December 4, 2018

Little Mix’s ‘Strip’ Sends a Contradictory Message About Beauty

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

For a 'love yourself as you are' video, why wear makeup and shoot in monochrome?…

December 4, 2018

What Is It About ‘Lion King,’ Exactly, That Makes It Such a Classic?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Jon Favreau's live-action remake has gone to great lengths to recreate the film's transcendent appeal.…

December 4, 2018

Let’s Talk About the Massive Twist at the End of ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ Shall We?

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

More like the crimes of a completely unnecessary shark jump.…

December 3, 2018

4 Lifesaving Tips to Get You Through Finals This Semester

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Trust us on this one.…

December 3, 2018

What Are Lofi Hip Hop Streams, and Why Are They So Popular?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.…

December 2, 2018

Why Everyone Hates (but Actually Secretly Loves) Hallmark Movies

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

It’s that time of year again.…

December 2, 2018

Marathoning a Movie Series: A How-To Guide

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

It requires so much more than you’d think.…

December 2, 2018

The Greek Life System of the Deep South Needs to Die Off

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

As quickly as possible.…

December 2, 2018

Hip Hop for the Holidays: The 4 Best Christmas-Themed Rap Albums

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Charlie Brown and his friends have nothing on Nate Dogg.…

December 1, 2018

The Case for Removing Likes and Follower Counts from Social Media

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Share if you agree.…

December 1, 2018

In ‘The Letters of Sylvia Plath, Volume II,’ a Brilliant Poet Gets a Second Life

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Who said a dead writer can’t publish new books?…

December 1, 2018

Can the Women’s Rights Movement Trust the Justice System?

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The judiciary has long been the most progressive governmental branch, but it's certainly not their ally.…

November 30, 2018

Is Gina Rodriguez Really Anti-Black?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

We examine the receipts.…

November 30, 2018

The Top 6 ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Holiday Episodes, Ranked

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

It’s the holiday season, Belcher style.…

November 30, 2018

Do Graduating Seniors Want to Work for Facebook? We Asked

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Answers are mixed, but there are certainly more no's than there were a few years ago.…

November 30, 2018

5 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Depression in College

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

It’s the happiest time of the year ... according to Hallmark.…

November 29, 2018

The 7 Biggest Celebrity Deaths of 2018

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

These household names are gone, but they will be remembered.…

November 29, 2018

Inside the Rise of Charli XCX, Pop Music’s Most Subversive Star

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

From pop purgatory to sold-out stadiums, the English superstar has created a musical niche that has fans obsessed.…

November 28, 2018

Author Joelle Charbonneau Is the Master of YA Suspense

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Her latest novel, 'Time Bomb,' is the latest in a string of works that will have your heart beating out of your chest.…

November 28, 2018

8 Seriously Short Books for the Busiest of Bees

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

No matter how packed your schedule is, each of these books can find a place in it.…

November 28, 2018