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Zendaya Perfectly Illustrated the Need for More Diversity in Casting

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Of all the racial biases in Hollywood, casting descriptions are some of the worst.…

August 7, 2018

Why Everyone’s Freaking Out About Beyoncé

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Vogue will never be the same.…

August 7, 2018

5 Tips for Surviving Music Festivals

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Because you know you want the Insta pics.…

August 7, 2018

In ‘Christopher Robin,’ Winnie the Pooh Returns in All His Bumbling Elegance

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Oh, bother, another must-see nostalgic film for the kids at heart.…

August 7, 2018

Shaun King Is Everything Right About Social Media Activism

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Slacktivist, he is not.…

August 7, 2018

The Kardashians Are Keeping up with the Theme of ‘Family Destroyed by Fame’

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

And the latest fight centered around ... a family Christmas card?…

August 7, 2018

5 Animated Series Guaranteed to Make Your Worst Days Feel Less Terrible

Daniel Reed

Nothing puts your struggles into perspective like a little fictional despair.…

August 7, 2018

Who Wants to be a Streaming Service?

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Three unorthodox companies — DC, Apple and Walmart — are throwing their hats in the streaming service ring.…

August 6, 2018

These Are the Best 3 Horror & Suspense Shows on Hulu

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

Hulu and tremble, anyone?…

August 6, 2018

The Immigration Platform ‘Undocumedia’ Has Been Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The undocumented community has struggled to accept the guilt of one of its most cherished organizations.…

August 6, 2018

John Krasinski Is a Surprisingly Perfect Fit for Amazon’s New ‘Jack Ryan’ Series

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

The actor, producer and director is remaking his image from office prankster to CIA spy.…

August 6, 2018

Season 2 of ‘The Sinner’ Explores the Pathology of a Child Killer

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

Could you figure out why a 13-year-old would murder his parents?…

August 6, 2018

Is Hip-Hop Provocateur Russ a Rap God or Just a SoundCloud Pot-Stirrer?

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

If Step No. 1 is calling attention to yourself, Russ has done that in spades. It's his music that might not be up to snuff.…

August 6, 2018

In the Kardashian/Jenner Household, ‘Anorexic’ Is Apparently a Compliment

Cameron Andersen, New York University

In the real world, it's an eating disorder.…

August 6, 2018

The New Hulu Comedy ‘Shrill’ Is Exactly What the Body Positivity Movement Needs

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

And author Lindy West is finally getting the small-screen treatment she deserves.…

August 5, 2018

Reality TV Shows Need to Provide Their Contestants Counseling, a Thread

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

In the last decade alone, 21 reality show contestants have taken their lives after the cameras stopped rolling.…

August 5, 2018

Tyler, the Creator’s Top Tracks of 2018, Ranked

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

It's been a good year for the Flower Boy.…

August 5, 2018

Peecycling Might Be Coming to a Toilet Near You

Christian Cannon, Rice University

Reduce. Reuse. Peecycle?…

August 5, 2018

In Praise of ‘Gossip Girl,’ the Progenitor of Modern Millennial TV

Study Breaks Staff

Everyone loves a good digital stalker!…

August 5, 2018

RIP ‘Galavant,’ the Best Television Show You Never Saw

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Only the good die young.…

August 5, 2018

Can ‘Shazam!’ Be the Soft Reboot the DCEU Needs?

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

If the new trailer for 'Shazam!' is any indication, writers at Warner Bros. have finally heard their movies are too dark.…

August 5, 2018

Will Netflix’s Remake of the Asian Drama ‘Meteor Garden’ Be Up to Par?

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

My mom thinks no.…

August 4, 2018

The Power of Erika L. Sánchez’s ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The novel approaches issues like immigration, mental health and questions of identity from an entirely unexplored perspective.…

August 4, 2018

In ‘Hotel Artemis,’ Wes Anderson Playfulness Meets a ‘Blade Runner’ Mood

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

The film tells the story of a hotel turned hospital for criminals and manages to aptly balance pathos with absurdity.…

August 4, 2018

The 5 Best ‘Barbie’ Films of All Time

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Since 2001, 36 'Barbie' movies have been released, making this list a lot harder to put together than you'd think.…

August 4, 2018

Game Pass Has the Potential to Completely Disrupt the Video Game Industry

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Meet 'the Netflix of gaming.'…

August 4, 2018

Face It, ‘Friends’ Was Super Problematic

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

It might hurt to admit, but Chandler and Ross basically wrote the book on toxic masculinity.…

August 3, 2018

‘Bad Blood’ Is a Twisted Silicon Valley Fairytale

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

John Carreyrou’s account of the rise, lies and fall of Theranos is both gripping and thought-provoking.…

August 3, 2018

‘Eighth Grade’ Is a Perfect Film

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Bo Burnham’s directorial debut is a flawless depiction of post-millennial youth.…

August 3, 2018

Here Are the 7 Best Netflix Originals Dropping in August

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

If you're unusually excited about this month's original content, you're in good company.…

August 3, 2018