characters

The Top Ten Club: A Guide to Highlighting Your TV Show Faves

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

Seeing how your taste in characters changes over time…

September 20, 2023

An illustration of Sarah J Maas with her covers in the background

Sarah J. Maas Remains the Queen of Characterization

Virginia Beall, Elon University

She invents complex characters who are simultaneously unreachable yet deeply relatable, weaving in elaborate backstories and hidden talents to appeal to readers.…

June 19, 2022

The Weirdest and Best New Pokémon from ‘Sword’ and ‘Shield’

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The latest entry in the franchise went all-in on creative and unique designs.…

December 13, 2019

Remembering Russi Taylor’s Greatest Moments on ‘The Simpsons’

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

For 30 years, Russi Taylor stole fans' hearts and taught many important lessons.…

August 6, 2019