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Someone taking a picture of their young child.

Ruby Franke, 8 Passengers and Perilous Family Vlogging

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

What started as a fun and parasocial trend now falls to the hands of the legal system.…

April 12, 2024

In this article about FX's The Bear, a man in grease stained blue apron stands in front of a restaurant sign.

‘The Bear’ Season 2 has Something for Everyone on its Menu

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

A standout second season leaves fans hungry for more.…

August 24, 2023

An illustration of "Superache" shows a woman on the beach next to an empty towel.

The Beautiful Heartbreak of Conan Gray’s Sophomore Album, ‘Superache’

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Every song on the artist’s new release transforms emotion into a story larger than life.…

July 8, 2022

Tyler Perry as Madea in A Madea Homecoming

‘A Madea Homecoming’ Offers Laughs, but Still Puts Family at the Forefront

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

The newest addition to the huge film franchise takes a look at how stressful the journey of growing up can be — for both kids and their parents.…

March 22, 2022

5 Thanksgiving Television Episodes To Uplift You This Season

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

These five show selections are bound to help audiences relate and relieve their stress as the holiday — and potential family drama — approaches.…

November 10, 2021

How My Cousins Helped Me Through the Pandemic

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Quarantining during COVID-19 has really emphasized for me the importance of family — especially as an only child.…

August 9, 2021

A screenshot from Eddie Huang's 'Boogie.' (Image via Google Images)

‘Boogie’ Creates One Narrative by Intertwining Identities and Aspirations

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

In his directorial debut, Eddie Huang tackles themes of tradition, familial expectations, love and passion to create a beautiful — and uniquely American — story.…

June 24, 2021

‘The Adventure Challenge’ Is the Perfect Book Series for Making Memories

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

As you look for safe ways to spend time with your household or pod, this set of books may be just what you are looking for.…

January 14, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Go Ahead

‘Go Ahead’ Redefines What It Means To Be a Family

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

The Chinese drama series shows that sometimes blood doesn't matter as much as who we choose to be with and care for.…

November 13, 2020

5 Truths When Your Cousin Is Your Best Friend

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

When your best friend is also family, you have a different type of closeness with them.…

August 28, 2019

‘Midsommar’ Is the Scariest Break-Up Film You Have to See

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Ari Aster’s sophomore film is a colorful, bright and gory tale of family, relationships and terrifying traditions.…

July 13, 2019

‘Tales of the City’ Conveys the Importance of a Chosen Family as a Safe Haven For the LGBTQ+ Community

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This reboot triumphs with a queer, dynamic powerhouse of a family living in the heart of San Francisco.…

June 25, 2019

Nicole Spillane Is Proving That All That Glitters Is Gold

Alida Siebken, Radford University

The challenges of being a non-traditional student can be daunting, but Nicole Spillane has ironed out the wrinkles.…

November 12, 2017

Why We’re All Addicted to ‘This Is Us’

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

The NBC show continues to emotionally connect with its large audience through expert, authentic storytelling in its second season.…

October 8, 2017

Home Is Wherever I’m With You: Confessions from a Girl Who’s Moved—A Lot

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

'Home is where the heart is' may seem like a cliché, but I know from firsthand experience that it’s the truest of all mottos.…

November 7, 2016

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