For Ronnie Ortiz, the Police Are Heeeeeeere Jamie Lovley, University of Maine The 'Jersey Shore' star’s recent domestic dispute highlights the sad relationship between violent relationships and reality television.… June 13, 2018
When Instagram Crashes, Pop Culture Has a Power Outage Maya Ramani, University of Virginia Two glitches in seven days have underscored, yet again, how addicted everyone is to the app.… June 13, 2018
Uber Has Filed a Patent for a Feature to Identify Intoxication Alexis Rogers, Temple University After sexual harassment claims, the company is trying to find ways to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of its riders.… June 13, 2018
‘Star Wars’ Fans Are a Problem Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University It's time for Disney to come up with a solution.… June 13, 2018
A Decade Later, Music Looks Eerily Similar Remington Jensen, University of Idaho According to the Billboard chart lists from 2007 and 2017, music hasn't changed all that much.… June 13, 2018
Watch Out, World, Anime Is Going Woke Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University And it's taking more than just your screens by storm.… June 12, 2018
This Year’s Tony Awards Balanced Structure, Spontaneity and Inclusivity Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University Tears and cheers filled the room at the 72nd Tony Awards.… June 12, 2018
22,000 People Marched in South Korea Over the Weekend for Women’s Rights Rebecca Crosby, American University Citizens gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to protest the use of spy cams in public places, which are known to specifically target women.… June 12, 2018
The Supreme Court Has Upheld Ohio’s Controversial Voting Law Kate Maxwell, NC State University And might have helped disenfranchise thousands of voters in Ohio and throughout the U.S.… June 12, 2018
Why ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ Should Definitely Not Be Suing ‘Fortnite’ Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University The suit is a showdown between the best of the best of the battle royale games.… June 12, 2018
5 Reasons Why Millennials Love Astrology Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute For a lot of young people, zodiacs offer a non-religious explanation for a chaotic world.… June 12, 2018
‘The Bachelorette’ Contestants, Ranked by Their Pick-up Lines Rachel Hall, Augustana College Physical attractiveness is important, sure, but a string of dumb words can really take the shine off a guy's six-pack.… June 12, 2018
At the Tony Awards This Year, Small Franchises Took Center Stage Karena Landler, Georgetown University The awards felt charged with a spirit of activism, a theme reinforced by the night's biggest winners.… June 12, 2018
The Top 5 Movies Added to Netflix This Year Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University Time to add these titles to your binge list.… June 12, 2018
The 7 Movie Sequels You Need to Watch in Theaters This Summer Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University All of your favorite characters are back on the big screen as movie sequels are set to highlight theaters this summer. … June 12, 2018
12 Times Hayley Williams Mentioned Mental Health in ‘After Laughter’ Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University Paramore's lead singer finds her new voice and her old laugh.… June 11, 2018
5 Podcasts to Listen to if Keeping Up with the News Feels Impossible Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego Here are the best podcasts to tune in to if you’d rather ignore those pesky CNN notifications.… June 11, 2018
Anna Delvey, the Mastermind Scammer of Europe Cameron Andersen, New York University She successfully manipulated an entire city into believing she was royalty, but the $62,000 debt on a credit card told a different story.… June 11, 2018
‘Gunshot’ Sound Effect Sparks Panic and Criticism at Bonnaroo Alexis Rogers, Temple University Eminem's sound effects in 'Kill You' sparked conversations about whether gunshot-like sound effects are appropriate in the wake of mass shootings.… June 11, 2018
Take-Aways from Trump’s Presence at the G7 Summit Rebecca Crosby, American University The 45th president spurred more than his fair share of controversy at the 44th G7 Summit shortly before his meeting with Kim Jong Un.… June 11, 2018
‘Hereditary’: When ‘Horror’ Is Truly ‘Horrifying’ Katie Sheets, University of Vermont Although the movie's plot seems similar to many others in its genre, the dread and horror it instills is not.… June 11, 2018
Why the World Needs More People Like Supermodel Iskra Lawrence Jenna Cramer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown The host of Facebook Watch's 'The Mirror Challenge,' Lawrence has gift for combining body positivity and realistic advice.… June 11, 2018
Saying Goodbye to Net Neutrality Might Mean Saying Hello to Consequence Maya Ramani, University of Virginia Net neutrality has now officially been repealed, and nobody knows exactly what the future holds for internet usage.… June 11, 2018
Here Are 4 Eerie Crime Documentaries to Watch This Summer Allison Kestler, Augustana College Between the blood and investigative prowess, these documentaries will remind you that being a detective is nothing like playing Clue with the family.… June 11, 2018
Airbnb Is Using Its Platform to Provide Housing During Natural Disasters Jamie Lovley, University of Maine The home rental service allows individuals to register their homes as emergency shelters, bringing new meaning to 'loving thy neighbor.'… June 11, 2018
‘Legally Blonde 3’ Will Make You Happy, and Happy People Just Don’t Kill Their Husbands Katie Sheets, University of Vermont The next installment of the 'Legally Blonde' trilogy will not only bring joy, but also spark conversation about how to address the newest age of feminism.… June 11, 2018
4 Upsides (and the Big Downside) of Alternative Social Media Ryan Secard, College of Wooster Facebook and Twitter dominate today's social media landscape, but with bad press popping up left and right, it might not stay that way forever.… June 11, 2018
5 Gut-Wrenching Truths Taught by ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University It may be known for its black comedy, but the adult animated series 'Bojack Horseman' offers many nuggets of cynical wisdom.… June 10, 2018
6 TV Shows That Understand Character Development Monica Petrucci, Emerson College In a world with endless content accessible around the clock, these shows have characters so realistic they could walk right out of your screen.… June 10, 2018
The 11 Most Problematic ‘13 Reasons Why’ Characters Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham Some characters you've just got to hate.… June 10, 2018