fandoms

In an article about being a fangirl, a female fan and a male fan stand next to each other across a torn background.

What’s so Bad About Being a Fangirl?

Olivia Madrid, Florida State University

From a young age, girls are made to feel much worse about their fandoms than boys are.…

May 6, 2023

5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Instagram and Retreat to Tumblr

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

No more follower counts or influencers hawking scam products; Tumblr is the place to truly be yourself.…

August 14, 2022

An illustration of a computer user engaging in playbor

How Fan Creativity and Playbor Are Increasingly Exploited by Corporations

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Fans often show their love for their favorite media through fan art, fan translations and video game mods, but are they getting the recognition they really deserve?…

March 30, 2022

Movie tickets with Spider-Man's mask on them

Fans Can’t Wait To See Their Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Joy Young, Chapman University

MCU lovers are eagerly awaiting to see the upcoming movie in the franchise, but when does fandom praise become craze?…

December 13, 2021

The OwlCrate Controversy Again Looks at the Implications of Supporting J.K. Rowling

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This popular reading subscription service has come under fire following the decision to re-release their collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.…

September 3, 2021

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