Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

She had a humble start, but in the past five years she has been able to transform her entire career.

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

From musical performances to weekend updates, this season is full of gems.

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The online personality’s transition from YouTube to late-night talk show represents a new era of celebrity.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

And after receiving 140,000 votes, Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is first up on the list.

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

In condemning ‘The Tonight Show’ host for toying with Trump’s hair, critics forget what Fallon’s job is.