Read Between the Lines: The Problem With the Goodreads Challenge Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University Does Goodreads make reading more work than fun? How to approach the reading challenge without sacrificing the joy of literature. … January 14, 2024
Fundamental Keys to a Good Mystery | Deep Dive into the Murder on the Orient Express Matthew Doss, University of Chicago Look no further than Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express.’ … August 20, 2023
Protecting The Mental Health Of Actors: A Crucial Imperative Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago Exploring the deeper issues that arise in pursuing a career in drama… August 15, 2023
How Nardwuar Became One of the World’s Best Interviewers Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University His insane interviewing style has scored him sit-downs with everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Cardi B.… December 29, 2018
The GOP Might Be Losing Its Grip Leading Into 2020 Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin The Republican Party must either turn a blind eye to Trump’s behavior or revolt against him, and either decision will cost them voters.… December 28, 2018
The Top 9 Netflix Comedy Specials of 2018 Allison Kestler, Augustana College The funniest of the year are here.… December 26, 2018
God-Willing, the Itsmaysmemes Instagram Is the Future of Fashion Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University Giant jackets are the new wave.… December 23, 2018
10 Years After Its Premiere, ‘The Boondocks’ Is Still As Relevant As Ever Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis Maybe we aren't as progressive as we think.… December 23, 2018
How to Date an Introvert Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University It might be hard, but it's completely doable.… December 22, 2018
5 Things Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Selena’ Series Needs to Include Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge The story of her groundbreaking career will reach millions, so it needs to tell the whole tale.… December 22, 2018
The Jacob Walter Anderson Case Is White Male Privilege as Usual Lily Harrington, University of Georgia The former Baylor frat president faces almost no repercussions after raping and assaulting an unconscious woman.… December 20, 2018
Did Kevin Hart Do the Right Thing Stepping Down as Oscar Host? Paige Brauser, Connecticut College It was apparently less painful than apologizing.… December 17, 2018
As Cyberpunk Goes Commercial, It Risks Dulling Its Anarchist Edges Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University What use is rebellion when it's sponsored by your overlords?… December 16, 2018
A$AP Rocky’s ‘Gunz n Butta’ Video Offers a Scathing View of American Ills Lily Harrington, University of Georgia Gun violence, racism, mass consumption and more have the country headed toward catastrophe, according to Rocky.… December 12, 2018
4 Canine-Centric Books That Will Warm Your Heart Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University Must love reading about dogs.… December 8, 2018
The Profound and the Sincere Mingle in Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘Some Rap Songs’ Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin 'Why ain't nobody tell me I was bleedin?' he asks on 'Shattered Dreams.'… December 8, 2018
In ‘Buster Scruggs,’ the Coen Brothers Toy with Death on the Western Frontier Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University Through a series of vignettes, the directing duo deconstruct several of the genre's more hackneyed tropes.… December 7, 2018
To Infinity and Beyond: Exploring Yayoi Kusama’s Influence on the Art World Lily Harrington, University of Georgia Years ago the Japanese artist understood that art could offer an experience, and now there's no going back.… December 6, 2018
Khaled Hosseini’s ‘Sea Prayer’ Finds the Poetry and Supplication in Struggle Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University Hosseini's novel captures the refugee experience in the magnitude of its human drama.… December 5, 2018
After Stan Lee’s Passing, What Does the Future Hold for Marvel? Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago During his lifetime, even Lee was amazed with how popular the MCU had become.… December 3, 2018
What Are Lofi Hip Hop Streams, and Why Are They So Popular? Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.… December 2, 2018
Hip Hop for the Holidays: The 4 Best Christmas-Themed Rap Albums Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College Charlie Brown and his friends have nothing on Nate Dogg.… December 1, 2018
The Case for Removing Likes and Follower Counts from Social Media Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin Share if you agree.… December 1, 2018
In ‘The Letters of Sylvia Plath, Volume II,’ a Brilliant Poet Gets a Second Life Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University Who said a dead writer can’t publish new books?… December 1, 2018
5 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Depression in College Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis It’s the happiest time of the year ... according to Hallmark.… November 29, 2018
Inside the Rise of Charli XCX, Pop Music’s Most Subversive Star Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University From pop purgatory to sold-out stadiums, the English superstar has created a musical niche that has fans obsessed.… November 28, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Resurrection of Democracy Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University Democratic socialism just might be what saves the Union.… November 27, 2018
Netflix’s ‘Hilda’ Is a Gorgeously Drawn, Eccentricity-Laden Hit Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis The series aims to join the ranks of other cult cartoon classics, like 'Gravity Falls' and 'Adventure Time.'… November 27, 2018
Why Everyone Should Read Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Lily Harrington, University of Georgia She was the most powerful woman in the world for eight years, and she did a lot to earn it.… November 26, 2018
‘Detective Pikachu’ Isn’t Exactly What ‘Pokémon’ Fans Expected, or Wanted Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island Chill with the CGI, please.… November 26, 2018
Meet the Hosts of ‘Adult-ish,’ a Podcast by Kind-of Adults, for Kind-of Adults Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, both 22, break down relationships, finances, Netflix and much more.… November 21, 2018
4 Key Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute Just how far did the blue wave ride?… November 20, 2018
Latinos Are Too Divided to Stop Trump Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University Which is very bad news for Democrats.… November 19, 2018