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The Top 5 Iconic Moments of This Year’s BET Awards

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.…

July 14, 2019

Disney’s “Gravity Falls” Transcends the Label of Children’s Show

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

It's like an animated 'Twin Peaks,' but without the sexual tension.…

July 14, 2019

These 5 Modern Bands Prove That Funk Music Isn’t Dead

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Funk's not dead.…

July 14, 2019

Songwriters Are Finally Given a Voice on NBC’s ‘Songland’

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Long pushed out of the spotlight in favor of performers, songwriters are finally getting to be the center of attention.…

July 14, 2019

How Dining Hall Closures Lead to Food Insecurity and What Can Be Done About It

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

What is your school doing?…

July 14, 2019

How to Revamp Your Closet on a College Budget

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Find some fashionable styles without the unfashionable costs.…

July 13, 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

6 Aesthetic Poetry Books to Add to Your Shelf

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Because we all want to at least look like we’re intelligent.…

July 12, 2019

The Evolution of Body Positive Music

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

How the body-embracing tunes we love today came to be.…

July 12, 2019

You’ve Graduated From High School But You Still Have an Eating Disorder

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Recovery is not a quick or straight forward process.…

July 12, 2019

The Lumineers Portray the Spiral of Alcoholism in ‘Gloria’

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

The folk-rock band explores the generational impact of addiction.…

July 11, 2019

Where Are the Women in Electronic Music?

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.…

July 11, 2019

Why Bella Thorne Deserves Support, Not Shame, for Sharing Nudes

Abby Webb, Rice University

It’s time to stop shaming people for taking nudes, and start doing something about the ones who leak them.…

July 10, 2019

‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Sacrifices an Interesting Story for Cheap Scares

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The latest film in the 'Conjuring' series ignores progression and rests comfortably on horror movie cliches.…

July 10, 2019

TikTok Might Be the Vine Successor We Have Been Looking For

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

Though its beginnings were rocky, the creative minds on TikTok might be ready to bear the torch of internet meme royalty.…

July 10, 2019

Introducing Chella Man: The Deaf Trans Jewish Actor Cast in DC’s ‘Titans’

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

It's the beginning of the end of misrepresentation in the television industry.…

July 9, 2019

Taking Care of Your Natural Hair While Studying Abroad

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Check out the black girl’s guide to dealing with natural hair when you're overseas.…

July 9, 2019

‘Bandana’ Steps Back Two Decades and Steps Up to the Plate

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib deliver some old school hip-hop nostalgia.…

July 9, 2019

A Review of Season 15 of ‘The Bachelorette’ so Far

Lauren Do, Davidson College

Finding love is never that easy.…

July 9, 2019

Having Multiple Streaming Services Defeats the Point of a Streaming Service

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Netflix and Hulu and Prime, Oh My!…

July 8, 2019

What You Need to Know about Taiwan’s First LGBTQ+ Movie

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

'Your Name Engraved Herein' shows that even though love should be equal, it isn’t always easy.…

July 8, 2019

The 4 Best Self-Development Podcasts

Simona Barca, American University

Help yourself to these awesome podcasts.…

July 8, 2019

Valuable Life Lessons Learned From Every Kardashian Sister

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

It has certainly paid off to keep up for this long.…

July 8, 2019

The SAT’s New ‘Adversity Score’ Is Well-Intentioned, but Deeply Flawed

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

The College Board has come up with a new way of turning your life into a number.…

July 8, 2019

Star Wars: Rise of the Fan Theories

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Fan theories ... or Jedi mind tricks?…

July 7, 2019

A Vegetarian’s Declassified College Survival Guide

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Leading a plant-based lifestyle at school is a lot easier than you might think.…

July 7, 2019

‘The Color of Lies’: A Mystery Story Driven by Synesthesia

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

The young adult novel by C.J. Lyons is an enticing murder mystery about defining yourself outside of your family.…

July 6, 2019

‘Rocketman’ Shows Why Accuracy in Biopics Is so Important

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The Elton John biopic succeeds, in part, because of its warts-and-all approach to the legendary musician.…

July 6, 2019

How ‘When They See Us’ Makes a Headline Feel Personal

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

An emphasis on individual narratives allows this miniseries to open eyes to injustice.…

July 6, 2019

‘Euphoria’ Takes the Typical Teen Drama Into Adulthood

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

HBO’s latest series takes the traditional high school tale down a darker path.…

July 6, 2019