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10 Times Kylie Jenner’s Social Media Made Me Wonder How She’s Still Famous

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

It clearly pays to be born in the right family.…

September 28, 2018

What the Brett Kavanaugh Saga Proves About How Victims Are Treated

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Thursday’s emotional hearing might be the most public test the #MeToo movement has faced since its inception.…

September 27, 2018

Noah Centineo Is Making Life Difficult for Nonfiction Boyfriends Everywhere

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Netflix’s newest boy toy is a deadly mix of smoldering jaw line, self-deprecating humility and emotional maturity.…

September 26, 2018

Why ‘American Vandal’ Works

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

How can a show about dicks and diarrhea be one of the best-written shows on Netflix?…

September 25, 2018

Make Your Music Better with Stephen Malinowski Music Animation Machine

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Forget ASMR: These visually artistic and musical masterpieces will help you unwind and understand music in a deeper way.…

September 25, 2018

Welcome to the Second Wave of Nostalgic Gaming

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Playstation and Nintendo's Classic Minis are both signs that the video game industry thinks there’s still money to be made from elder millennials.…

September 25, 2018

Why Did Etsy Shut Down This Popular Politically Charged Black-Owned Shop?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Splendid Rain Co became famous for its brazen merchandise, but now it’s leading the charge against Etsy’s hypocritical business practices.…

September 24, 2018

The Right’s Recycled Criticisms of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Only Show Their Insecurity

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

And their lack of creativity, honestly.…

September 24, 2018

‘Riverdale’ Fans: It’s Time to Give Veronica the Benefit of the Doubt

Study Breaks Staff

She’s much more than a ‘privileged princess.’…

September 24, 2018

Season 2 of ‘American Vandal’ Loses Some Humor, but Keeps the Heart

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Round two brings new crimes, a new school and new narrative challenges for Peter and Sam.…

September 24, 2018

Civil Wants to Make Journalism Financially Viable Again

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Can blockchain technology provide a sustainable, democratic platform to sustain honest journalism?…

September 23, 2018

What We Can Learn from Angela Davis About Prison Abolishment

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Davis’ book, ‘Are Prisons Obsolete?’ proposes a radical solution to the problem of prisons.…

September 22, 2018

Pope Francis’ Negligence Now Outweighs His Popularity

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Can I get an amen?…

September 21, 2018

Political Correctness and the Generational Gap

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Do even the most progressive young people turn into inflexible adults?…

September 21, 2018

10 Films to Look Out for from the Toronto International Film Festival

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Get ready for a knockout fall, moviegoers.…

September 20, 2018

Meet the Up-and-Coming Dance Music Duo, Two Friends

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

The 'friends first, music-makers second' twosome are EDM pioneers worth listening to.…

September 20, 2018

Why I Stopped Playing ‘Fortnite’ for Good

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Consider this the ultimate rage quit.…

September 19, 2018

Why You Should Consider Self-Publishing Your Debut Novel

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

The time to stop listening to the haters is long overdue.…

September 19, 2018

What We Can Learn from Disastrous Social Media Events

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Tinder Trap, Fyre Festival, TanaCon: They all point to one thing.…

September 15, 2018

6 Essential Writing Books for Writing Students

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Writers, follow these guides and step into the light.…

September 15, 2018

10 Things Fans Want to See in “Bojack Horseman” Season 5

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

Okay yes, there will probably be black comedy and nihilism, but this list is more specific.…

September 14, 2018

Bob Woodward Is, Once Again, Sticking It to a President

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Remember that reporter who covered the Watergate scandal? He's back, and he's got sources.…

September 14, 2018

5 Lesser-Known Bands You Need to See at ACL

Mark Stenberg

Get your tickets now or forever hold your FOMO.…

September 14, 2018

‘Ghoul’ Shows Bollywood’s Promise, but Fails to Horrify

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

The Indian-adapted Netflix series’ important social commentary is shadowed by its inconsistencies.…

September 13, 2018

Nike and Corporate Morality

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Their Kaepernick ad campaign might be controversial, but it was also profitable.…

September 13, 2018

5 YA Books to Read if You’re Ready for Halloween

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Get out your jack-o-lanterns and fake blood because the spooky season has arrived.…

September 13, 2018

The Unbearable Wokeness of Nike

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

The company's Just Do It campaign has turned the swish into a target.…

September 13, 2018

Don’t Blame Your Nicotine Addiction on JUULs

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Don't blaze it if you don't know what's in it.…

September 11, 2018

Sexism in Sports Needs to Go

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Can we all agree that Serena looked fierce in that outfit and move on?…

September 10, 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Sheck Wes

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The self-proclaimed 'mudboy' insists he ain’t no joke.…

September 9, 2018