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Karamo Brown Wants to Make Subtitles More Inclusive for the Hearing Impaired

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

The 'Queer Eye' star is taking on his biggest fixer-upper yet: Netflix.…

June 30, 2018

Neil Hilborn’s ‘Our Numbered Days’ Gives a Resilient Voice to Mental Illness

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

The collection's title, like its contents, reflect the coexistence of optimism and despondency.…

June 30, 2018

5 Classic Novels Not Worth Your Time

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Just because everyone talks about a book doesn’t mean it’s worth reading — unless your GPA depends on it.…

June 30, 2018

In ‘Believer,’ Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Explores His Mormon Faith and the LGBTQ Community

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

According to the Church of Latter Day Saints, homosexuality is still explicitly sinful. Reynolds wants to fix that.…

June 30, 2018

Is Fortnite Really Dying?

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

According to a prominent YouTuber, the game has three franchise-threatening problems.…

June 30, 2018

5 Things Netflix’s Adaptation of ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Has to Include

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Or else.…

June 30, 2018

All of Marvel’s Netflix Series, Ranked by Season

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

Spoiler Alert: 'Iron Fist' just barely makes the top 10.…

June 29, 2018

How Beyoncé Trademarked the Surprise Release

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

She knows she's famous enough to release a No. 1 album with zero publicity.…

June 29, 2018

The 7 Best Female Comedians on Netflix Right Now

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Need a laugh? You’ve come to the right list.…

June 29, 2018

Just Once, Can Gigi Hadid Please Portray Her Own Ethnicity?

Cameron Andersen, New York University

You'd think she would've learned after the first few controversies.…

June 29, 2018

Tana Mongeau’s ‘TanaCon’ Was a Certified Disaster, but Who’s Surprised?

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

When will YouTube conventions just stop?…

June 29, 2018

7 Novels About Gay & Bi Women You Should Read Before Pride Ends

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Even better: Pick them up at your local LGBTQ+ bookstore.…

June 29, 2018

Why J.D. Salinger Would Disapprove of the Modern Summer Fling

Study Breaks Staff

Nothing says 'phony' like a one night stand.…

June 29, 2018

Why You Should Embrace Microhistories, a Genre for Specificity-Lovers

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Here are six recommendations to start with.…

June 29, 2018

Death Grips’ Latest Album, ‘Year of the Snitch,’ Is Absolute Insanity

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Seriously, insanity.…

June 28, 2018

The Fabulous App Is a Life Coach at Your Fingertips

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Want to be a better person? There's an app for that.…

June 28, 2018

‘Anne with an E’ Is a Children’s Show for Thinking Audiences

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In a world that applauds constant cynicism, 'Anne with an E' is a breath of fresh air.…

June 28, 2018

Johnny Depp Admits to Using an Earpiece, as Well as Generally Falling Apart

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Things couldn't be going more poorly for the fading superstar.…

June 28, 2018

Men’s Rights Activists Need to Speak Up for Male Victims

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Advocates for gender equality should be applauding Terry Crews, not mocking him.…

June 28, 2018

What You Can Expect from Drake’s New Album, ‘Scorpion’

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

The music world is on edge.…

June 28, 2018

The ‘Beautiful Boy’ Trailer, Starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet, Has Arrived

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

You can watch the video in between re-runs of 'The Office' and 'Call Me by Your Name.'…

June 28, 2018

Lucy Liu’s Character in ‘Set It Up’ Might Get Her Own Sequel

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Who wouldn't love to see a sequel to Netflix's newest, hottest rom-com?…

June 28, 2018

Why You Should Binge All of Netflix’s New ‘The Hollow’ in One Day

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Trust us, clear your schedule.…

June 28, 2018

Who Owns ‘Harry Potter’: Warner Bros. or Its Fans?

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

The company, which owns the rights to the series, is turning Harry Potter into He-Who-Shall-Not-be-Named-Without-Proper-Licensing.…

June 28, 2018

The Top 5 Foreign Female Coming-of-Age Films on Netflix

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Whether you’re laughing or crying, there will be tears.…

June 28, 2018

A Fan’s Wishlist for ‘Big Brother 20’

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

After 20 years, I think it's about time the show stopped inviting back old competitors.…

June 27, 2018

Here Are the Right Ways for Companies to Support LGBTQ+ During Pride

Cameron Andersen, New York University

It's not allyship if it's about profit.…

June 27, 2018

Rather Than Drop His Sexual Assault Suit, Terry Crews Opts Out of ‘Expendables 4’

Rebecca Crosby, American University

'Am I going to be a part of this or am I going to take a stand?' Crews said before a congressional committee.…

June 27, 2018

These 6 Movie Side Characters Deserve More Screen Time

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Some supporting characters are so good, they shouldn't have to steal scenes.…

June 27, 2018

5 Reasons Why NBC Should Renew Mindy Kaling’s ‘Champions’

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Renew all Mindy Kaling everything.…

June 27, 2018