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5 Adventure Memoirs to Fuel Your Own Summer Escapades

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Gas up your wanderlust with these FOMO-inspiring reads.…

June 27, 2018

Is ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Going to Straight-Wash Freddie Mercury?

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

Spare him his life from this monstrosity!  …

June 27, 2018

‘Detroit: Become Human’ Evokes Empathy, but Is a Bit Tone-Deaf

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Quantic Dream’s new game excels at branching narrative, brilliant graphics and empathetic characters, but it falls victim to trivializing history.  …

June 26, 2018

‘The Edge of Seventeen’ Is an Underseen Coming-of-Age Classic

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The film earnestly tries to understand its young characters when it can be much easier to mock them.…

June 26, 2018

Ariana Grande Just Teased a New Song on the Eve of Her Birthday

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Like manna in the dessert, 'Raindrops' has come to sustain desperate Grande fans.…

June 26, 2018

Teyana Taylor Makes Her Sophomore Studio Album Short and Sweet

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The eight-track 'K.T.S.E.' sees Taylor in gloss, with priceless production behind her and a voice like Noname.…

June 26, 2018

5 Important Messages from Season 2 of ‘Queer Eye’

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

The show America needs but definitely doesn't deserve offers some incredibly important takeaways.…

June 26, 2018

Why ‘In the Dark’ Is Basically ‘Serial,’ but Updated for 2018

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Instead of asking "who," the podcast asks "why?"…

June 26, 2018

Donald Glover Has Been Accused of Plagiarizing ‘This is America’

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The song sounds awfully similar to 'American Pharaoh' by Jase Harley, though Glover's manager has denied any connection.…

June 26, 2018

A Friendly Reminder to Crazed Fans: Celebrities Are Not Your Friends

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

A recent incident at ACE Comic Con in Seattle is just the latest result of what social scientists are calling 'parasocial relationships.'…

June 26, 2018

Cardi B and Offset Reveal They Were Secretly Married Last Fall

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Cardi said they kept the ceremony quiet to avoid an ... invasion of privacy.…

June 26, 2018

Netflix’s ‘Set It Up’ Is a Predictable but Funny Step Toward Rom-Com Diversity

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Because everyone should be able to fall hilariously in love.…

June 26, 2018

5 Eye-Opening Netflix Documentaries About Health and Nutrition

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Time to see how the sausage gets made.…

June 26, 2018

2 New ‘Joker’ Films Are Struggling to Compete with Ledger’s Legacy

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Ten years after Heath Ledger’s legendary performance as the Joker, Warner Brothers is (once again) trying to recast him.…

June 26, 2018

The 5 Best Summer Festivals Montreal Has to Offer

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Just for Laughs is worth a visit all by itself.…

June 26, 2018

3 Live-Action Remakes That Tim Burton Should Direct

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

If 'Dumbo' goes well, then Burton would be a shoe-in for these three remakes.…

June 26, 2018

Get Ready: There Are Going to Be 5 Planetary Retrogrades at Once This Summer

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

Prepare for some serious self-reflection.…

June 26, 2018

5 of the Waviest Songs to Add to Your Beachside Playlist

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

Waves don't die.…

June 26, 2018

The Best Conferences from E3 2018: An Unbiased, Science-Based Review

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Kidding about the objectivity part, of course.…

June 26, 2018

‘Fixer Upper’ Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Welcome Baby No. 5

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Their son Crew might be big news in the HGTV world, but you're probably asking yourself, 'Who??'…

June 26, 2018

5 Mental Health Reads for Your Mental Health Needs

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Whether it's about Kevin Love or a building-climbing raccoon, every mental health conversation helps.…

June 26, 2018

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Falls Prey to Forgettability

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Life, uh, did not find a way.…

June 26, 2018

The Next ‘Spider-Man’ Film Will Be Titled ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Actor Tom Holland accidentally revealed the name on an Instagram post, but skeptics are calling the slip-up intentional.…

June 25, 2018

Melania’s Tone-Deaf Jacket Has to Mean One of Two Things

Cameron Andersen, New York University

She's either totally clueless, or it's something way worse.…

June 25, 2018

In the Face of Political Acrimony, Pride Parades Across the Country Dazzled

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Would you expect any less?…

June 25, 2018

4 Reasons Why ‘Degrassi’ Is the Best Teen Drama of All Time

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

And it's not just because of Drake.…

June 25, 2018

The 5 Best WEBTOONS for Newcomers to the Genre

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Fan-fiction is shaking.…

June 25, 2018

5 Ways ‘Modern Family’ Has Changed How We Look at Families

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

For a show once considered controversial, 'Modern Family' has become a staple of modern television.…

June 25, 2018

Saxophone Virtuoso Kamasi Washington Has Returned in Style

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

His newest album, 'Heaven and Earth,' has glimpses of the once-in-a-generation talent that has the jazz world in awe.…

June 25, 2018

5 Reasons Why Jaclyn Hill Is an Influence Inside and Outside the Beauty World

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

There's more to Hill than first meets the smoky eye.…

June 25, 2018