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Camille Paglia’s War on Orthodox Feminism

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Smart, eloquent and openly antagonistic, Paglia lives to complicate feminist ideology.…

February 1, 2019

The Whitewashing of Japanese Tennis Star Naomi Osaka

Maya Butler, Baylor University

The anime-style ad, which featured a noticeably paler Osaka, has since been pulled from Nissin's website.…

February 1, 2019

‘As One’ Captures the Dis- and Re-Orientation of Gender Confirmation

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Two actors, one spectacular opera.…

January 31, 2019

Nature, Still and Grand, Whose Bard Was Mary Oliver

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The poet's passing marks the end of one of the world's most transcendental, plainspoken wordsmiths.…

January 31, 2019

‘7 Rings,’ and the Controversial New Sound of Ariana Grande

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The hip-hop community is nonplussed, to say the least, with Grande's latest sampling choices.…

January 31, 2019

‘Wonderful!,’ a McElroy Podcast, Is Wholesome, Homespun and Hilarious

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

It's time to get excited about everyday objects.…

January 30, 2019

A Look Back on the 10 Seasons of ‘Adventure Time’

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

How the story of a boy and his magical dog stole the hearts of millions of viewers and made television history.…

January 30, 2019

The McElroy Brothers Are Entering the Marvel Universe

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcasting family is slated to write for the upcoming ‘War of the Realms’ spinoff.…

January 29, 2019

Future Is The GOAT and That’s Krazy… but It’s True

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Did someone say six-peat?…

January 28, 2019

For Third-Culture Kids, College Can Be Rife with Cultural Shock

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Unlike most students, third-culture kids can find college too constricting.…

January 28, 2019

Hulu’s ‘Fyre Fraud’ Offers a Tired Commentary on Millennial Culture

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Yes, much of our lives are driven by FOMO, but isn't that better than materialism?…

January 28, 2019

Is Tabloid Culture Officially Dead?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

‘Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club’ may be the final nail in the coffin.…

January 24, 2019

Climate Change Literature: 3 Books Every Eco-Activist Needs to Read

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Books, just like recycling bins and hybrid cars, are a vital part of the green revolution.…

January 21, 2019

Disneyland: Fun for the Whole (Wealthy) Family

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

To reduce crowding, the theme park has again raised its prices, but the tactic is ineffectual and making the park exclusive.…

January 18, 2019

Marie Kondo Meticulousness Is Partly to Blame for Millennial Burnout Culture

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

Her methods are (yet another) unattainable standard for millennials to meet.…

January 17, 2019

5 Surreal, Macabre Comic Books That’ll Leave You Breathless

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Comic books are so, so much more than superheroes.…

January 16, 2019

I Watched All of Netflix’s ‘You’ In One Day, and I Have a Lot to Say

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Dan Humphrey snapped.…

January 16, 2019

We Three’s Debut Album, a Paean to Love, Is Sincere but Meticulous

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The 'America's Got Talent' alumni are primed for the spotlight.…

January 15, 2019

Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Is, Again, Combining Black Culture and Horror

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Black people have come a long way in the horror genre.…

January 15, 2019

Alexis Stone Made the World Think He Ruined His Face, but Why?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

He changes his face every day, but his fans weren't so happy about his New Year's transformation.…

January 15, 2019

The 2020 Democratic Primary Is Going to Be a Slog

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Hopefully it's worth it.…

January 14, 2019

In ‘The Rider,’ a Broken Cowboy Grapples with His Fractured Masculinity

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Chloe Zhao's breakthrough film captured the power of identity, both old and new, in times of pain.…

January 11, 2019

Janey Varney’s ‘The JV Club’ Finds Catharsis in Comedy

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcast explores celebrities' teenage years and proves that adolescence was awkward for everyone.…

January 10, 2019

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Try Getting on Your Phone More

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

You're welcome.…

January 10, 2019

20 Years and Several Problematic Premises Later, the World Still Loves ‘You’ve Got Mail’

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Nostalgia conquers all.…

January 10, 2019

Photographer Juno Calypso Prods the Isolating Effects of Femininity

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

How different is anti-aging from immortality?…

January 8, 2019

In Its Tired Misogyny, Reggaeton Only Slaps a New Sound on an Old Problem

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

The rapidly popularizing genre is plagued by the same sexism that permeates American music.…

January 7, 2019

If the Future of Media Is ‘Bandersnatch,’ Sign Me Up

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

The complicated film is frustrating but refreshingly inventive.…

January 7, 2019

6 Book Podcasts That’ll Get You Out of That Reading Slump

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.…

January 4, 2019

The Pros and Cons of Taking Time Off Before Graduate School

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Ah, another life-changing decision to make in your early twenties. Wonderful.…

January 4, 2019