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‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ Perfectly Fills Its Predecessor’s (Dancing) Shoes

Study Breaks Staff

It even somehow survives Donna’s death.…

July 27, 2018

‘Love Island’ Is Under Fire for Its Problematic Advertising

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The British reality show was promoting cosmetic surgery and diet pills to its 16-to-34-year-old viewers.…

July 27, 2018

Aaron Starks’ Chilling TED Talk Gets at the Real Solution to Gun Violence

Christian Cannon, Rice University

His speech proves that no would-be mass murderer is ever beyond saving.…

July 27, 2018

The 3 Best Political Songs of Trump’s Presidency

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Not one of which is 'Donald Trump Jam' by USA Freedom Kids.…

July 27, 2018

Is Instagram’s IGTV the New Frontier in Music Streaming?

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Jaden Smith might actually be on to something.…

July 26, 2018

Should Amazon Be Allowed to Sell Hate Group Merchandise?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

In the site's defense, they wouldn't sell it if no one was buying it.…

July 26, 2018

‘Octopath Traveler’ Offers RPG Fans an Idyllic Paradise for Adventure

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Square Enix's newest game delivers exploratory gameplay, a stellar soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.…

July 26, 2018

When It Comes to Video Game Narratives, the ‘Life is Strange’ Series Goes Unrivaled

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

And lucky for you, 'Life is Strange 2' comes out next month.…

July 26, 2018

The 4 Best Female-Centric Shows from the 2018 Emmy Nominees

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

We're not going to use the phrase 'strong female lead,' but you get the idea.…

July 26, 2018

In Defense of ‘Shipping’ Platonic Friends

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

You call it oversexed, I call it romantic.…

July 26, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Lipslut and Its Incredibly Successful ‘F*ck Trump’ Campaign

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Let your lips do the talking.…

July 26, 2018

Why Winnie-the-Pooh Still Resonates with Modern Audiences

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

If only everyone could live in Hundred Acre Wood.…

July 26, 2018

These 3 Crime Fiction Books Are the Perfect Choice for Summer Reading

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

The real crime would be not giving them a chance.…

July 25, 2018

‘Three Identical Strangers’ Is A Thrilling, Tragic Documentary

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Just when you think the story is too weird to be true, it gets weirder.…

July 25, 2018

How to Take Advantage of Mercury Retrograde 

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

Don’t panic: It won’t be as bad as you think.…

July 25, 2018

‘Insatiable’ vs. ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’: Who Gets Body Positivity Right?

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Spoiler alert: It's not 'Insatiable.'…

July 25, 2018

13 Latin Bops That Are Probably Missing from Your Playlist

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

If 'Despacito' taught us anything, it's that we've been sleeping on Latin music.…

July 25, 2018

Nicki Minaj and the Problem with Clapback Culture

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Everyone needs to take a chill pill, including Nicki.…

July 25, 2018

What Has the ‘PUBG’ Community Learned from Shroud’s Ban?

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Apparently that, depending on who you are, the rules are pretty subjective.…

July 25, 2018

Cancelled After One Season, ‘Ghosted’ Deserves a Second Life

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Like Adam Scott and Craig Robinson, comedy and the paranormal go surprisingly well together.…

July 25, 2018

Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is This Generation’s ‘The Great Gatsby’

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

Step aside, Jay and Daisy.…

July 25, 2018

5 Performances to Check Out at This Year’s Hard Summer Music Festival

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

The Fontana, California, event has become one of the country's most hyped festivals.…

July 25, 2018

What Elon Musk’s Promise to Help Flint Means to a Resident

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

The problem is, the city is facing much more than a crisis of clean water.…

July 25, 2018

What Your History Professor Could Learn About Teaching from ‘Drunk History’

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

The casual nature of the retellings helps focus the story on the human characters, not just the facts, dates and events.…

July 24, 2018

Why Does Discrimination So Often Arise in the Food Service Industry?

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

This year alone has witnessed controversies at Papa John's, Starbucks, Chik-Fil-A, the Red Hen and Masterpiece Cakeshop.…

July 24, 2018

Demi Lovato Has Been Rushed to the Hospital After an Apparent Heroin Overdose

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The singer, actress, sobriety spokeswoman and mental health advocate was taken to the hospital from her Hollywood home.…

July 24, 2018

Like the Vampires She Killed, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Is Back from the Dead

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Reactions to the reboot range from completely overjoyed to utterly underwhelmed.…

July 24, 2018

The CW Is Introducing Transgender and Lesbian Superheroes

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

The young television network is starting a revolution and doing it right.…

July 24, 2018

Why Emily Weiss, Founder of Glossier, Should Be Your Self-Made Beauty Icon

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Unlike Kylie Jenner, she didn't start off with millions of dollars and a celebrity last name.…

July 24, 2018

‘The Purge’ Is Slated to Become a TV Series

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

This is not a test.…

July 24, 2018