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Nonbinary People Are Gaining Recognition Throughout Hollywood and Social Media

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

Gender identities that live outside the binaries are beginning to be more widely recognized in society.…

July 6, 2019

So You Want To Write A Video Game: College Edition

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Start your writing in the virtual realm while navigating the reality of the semester.…

July 5, 2019

Why Ali Stroker’s Tony Win Is so Important

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Broadway is getting better, but The Great White Way still has ways to go before becoming truly accessible.…

July 5, 2019

Spike Lee Sets Another Standard With Season 2 of ‘She’s Gotta Have It’

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

She’s gotta have it, but you should know about it.…

July 5, 2019

‘Late Night Feelings’ Album Feels Late in the Night

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Mark Ronson’s latest work is a fun sort of sad.…

July 4, 2019

The Salvation of ‘Shrek’: This Ogre Obsession Will Never Dwindle

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Shrekfest and 'Shrek: Retold' have helped restore the cartoon phenomenon to his rightful swamp.…

July 4, 2019

What Writers Can Learn From Rune Myrland’s ‘Untying Aristotle’s Poetics for Storytellers’

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Myrland read one of the Greek philosopher's most popular works so that you don't have to.…

July 3, 2019

10 Amazing and Successful Female YouTubers

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

If you need a break from all the YouTube drama, check out these incredible channels.…

July 3, 2019

5 Beach Podcasts to Listen to When That Summer Day Starts Dragging

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

You can only listen to the waves for so long.…

July 3, 2019

Brand New Congress Wants You for Office

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

So, take up some space and make some noise.…

July 2, 2019

‘Bounce Back’: the Hit to Catapult Little Mix to Popularity in the US?

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

This isn’t a shout out to my ex, but it is a shout out to all the people who haven't heard Little Mix's bops.…

July 2, 2019

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Takes the Series in a New, Even Cuter Direction

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The game's surprise announcement at E3 blew Nintendo fans away.…

July 2, 2019

Evanescence Is Making a Comeback

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

A recently released album, a coinciding tour and the promise for brand-new music in 2020 – emo kids’ favorite goth rock band is coming back.…

July 2, 2019

The Killers’ Debut Album, ‘Hot Fuss,’ Just Turned 15, Feel Old Yet?

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

I’ve been coming out of my cage for the past decade and a half, and I’m not doing just fine!…

July 2, 2019

Mandolin Orange Plays Americana With Their Heart on Their Sleeve

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

The duo's music combines their Appalachian influences with poignant lyrics about nostalgia and loss.…

July 1, 2019

Taylor Swift and the Controversial Politics of the Ally Anthem

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?…

June 30, 2019

‘Crawl’ Spotlights Florida’s Stereotypes at Their Most Extreme

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Why do audiences crave the contradiction that is the Sunshine State?…

June 30, 2019

How to Become a Makeup Influencer: A Q&A with an Aspiring Makeup Artist

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

It's easy to feel lost in the beauty community, but there's room for everyone.…

June 30, 2019

Soak Up the Sun in ‘The Sims 4: Island Living’

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Dolphins. End of discussion.…

June 30, 2019

‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Demolishes the Fourth Wall, But I Wish It Hadn’t

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

The zombies are dead and so is the meta, fourth wall-breaking humor.…

June 30, 2019

Will Instagram Be Getting Rid of Likes?

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

It might sound shocking, since it's one of the platform's best-known features, but maybe it's a good move.…

June 29, 2019

8-Bit Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory Through Video Games

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

You'll never look at video games the same.…

June 28, 2019

‘Western Stars’ Is Springsteen’s Tribute to a Bygone Era

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Springsteen steps aside and lets the music take control in his new album.…

June 28, 2019

How to Write a Screenplay

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Step one: Write a screenplay. Step two: Win Sundance. Step three: Quit your day job. Step four: Retire comfortably at 35.…

June 28, 2019

Surprise, Surprise, ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Is a Bit of a Drag

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Jim Jarmusch’s new deadpan zombie flick has plenty of stars, but not much energy.…

June 27, 2019

R.I.P. ‘The Good Place’: TV’s Best Sitcom Is Moving On to the Afterlife

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Gone but not forgotten.…

June 27, 2019

‘I Am Mother’ Is A Sci-fi Thriller as Thoughtful as it Is Frightening

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

The latest Netflix original sci-fi film is a glowing example of the genre at its best.…

June 25, 2019

Why I Won’t be Purchasing from Rihanna’s New Clothing Line

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

For now ...…

June 25, 2019

How Movies Are Shifting Toward Allyship and Diversity

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

This machine doesn’t take tokens.…

June 25, 2019

What We Might Expect From Harry Styles’ Sophomore Solo Album

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.…

June 25, 2019