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Taking a Closer Look at New Orleans and Their Musical Gumbo

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Big Easy is known for jazz, but is it what everyone's listening to? It's time to explore the multifaceted music scene that includes rock, rap and funk.…

October 12, 2019

Why ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Should Be More Popular Than It Is

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The teenage witch and her friends deserve more recognition for their newest incarnation.…

October 11, 2019

‘Untitled Goose Game’ Is a Celebration of Necessary Chaos

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This clever combination of the stealth and point-and-click subgenres encourages a penchant for mayhem.…

October 11, 2019

Is V.E. Schwab This Generation’s Neil Gaiman?

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Whether she’s writing as V.E. Schwab or Victoria Schwab, her wide range of books are always worth the read.…

October 10, 2019

Can ‘In the Tall Grass’ Make a Common Sight Scary?

Carli Moses, Union University

Set in an open field, this King-adaption boasts an unusual antagonist that still keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.…

October 9, 2019

Cuffing Season: The Ultimate Guide to a Relationship Phenomenon

Chris Meng, Pomona College

With the beginning of October comes changing leaves, cold weather and a desire for dating. So, are you ready to be a couple?…

October 8, 2019

6 Cool, Unusual Places to Visit in Pennsylvania

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Yeah, PA has a seven step gateway leading to hell.…

October 7, 2019

How to Use Tarot Cards as a Spiritual Guide to the Mundane of Everyday Life

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

You don't have to be a fortune teller or psychic to use a deck either.…

October 5, 2019

Watch These Shows on Netflix To Get in the Halloween Mood

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

Here's something else to binge on, aside from Halloween candy.…

October 2, 2019

America’s Killer Obsession: How Notorious Killers Became Celebrities

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Whether romanticized or condemned, serial killers are a staple of today’s Americana. But when, and how, did the fascination with society’s most deviant begin?…

September 30, 2019

How Chunky Filas Became the Most Hated Shoe of the Year

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

It’s time to retire the ugly (yet iconic) Fila Disruptor II.…

September 27, 2019

The Essential Guide to Manhattan on a College Student’s Budget

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Here's how to eat, shop and enjoy the Big Apple without going broke.…

September 27, 2019

Too Busy to Read the News? These 3 Podcasts Can Keep You in the Loop

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

It’s as easy as listening to music.…

September 26, 2019

Laughing and Screaming With Alan Resnick

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

The Baltimore-based comedian and filmmaker is a horror and comedy auteur who will leave you unsettled.…

September 26, 2019

The Experience of Attending an All-Women’s College

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

'Oh my God, I couldn’t stand being around all of that estrogen, isn’t it catty?' No.…

September 24, 2019

The Band Joseph Is Bringing The Pacific Northwest to Life

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

This family band is writing beautiful harmonies that evoke their Oregon home.…

September 24, 2019

‘Ask an Autistic’ Brings Awareness and Acceptance to Autism

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Amythest Schaber answers questions and busts myths about autism in their YouTube series.…

September 23, 2019

How Modern Interpretations of Historical People Erase the LGBTQ+ Community

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

The facts aren’t straight, either.…

September 23, 2019

Think Cannabis Will Be Legal in Your State? Think Again

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Three states are legalizing recreational marijuana. However, some cities have pushed back.…

September 22, 2019

‘It Chapter Two’ Is Mostly Successful in Mixing Playfulness and Horror

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

It's neither the best nor the worst adaptation of Stephen King’s novels.…

September 21, 2019

The Hype for ‘Joker’ Is No Joke

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Critics are calling the upcoming DC film a 'masterpiece.'…

September 20, 2019

The Meaning Of Hopepunk: The Antidote to Nihilism

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

In a time when so many seem embroiled in pessimism, there's something out there that speaks to hope.…

September 19, 2019

‘Charli’ Retreads Old Ground

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Charli XCX's new album displays her trademark style, but is a bit derivative of her older work.…

September 19, 2019

Fletcher Street Stables: The Story of Philly’s Urban Horse Riding Culture

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

The phenomena dates back to the 1900s but rising poverty, unemployment and changing social norms threaten this community’s way of life.…

September 19, 2019

Junji Ito’s ‘Gyo’ and the Horror of WMDs

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

A frightening fantasy by one of Japan’s greatest horror writers mirrors disturbing realities within our own world.…

September 19, 2019

‘Look Mom I Can Fly’ Has a Lot on the Surface, But Avoids Going In-Depth

Abby Webb, Rice University

The new Travis Scott documentary has some fun moments, but avoids deeper insights into the rapper's life.…

September 18, 2019

‘Falling Inn Love’: A Rom-Com That ‘Inn-peccably’ Mimics the Genre’s Tropes

Carli Moses, Union University

This rom-com does nothing to renovate the category, and that’s okay.…

September 18, 2019

How to Answer the Dreaded, ‘What Are You Doing After Graduation?’

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Don’t feel like talking about the crash course your future is on? Here are some ways to kill that conversation real quick.…

September 17, 2019

‘Supernatural’: The Slowest Burn or Biggest Queerbaiting? Time to Decide

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

As the subtext says, but how will it end?…

September 17, 2019

Watching College Sports While Doing the Complete Opposite

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Not into sports but don’t want to miss out? Here are five ways for non-fans to have fun at college games.…

September 17, 2019