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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

Where’s the Beef? Check Jordan Peterson’s Fridge

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

By embracing an all-beef diet (yes, seriously), Peterson is undermining his self-cultivated scientism.…

September 7, 2018

Fresh Lies and a New Face: A Conversation with Mobley

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

For the Austin musician, it’s about so much more than the fame.…

September 1, 2018

Ambivalently Yours and the Beauty of Dichotomy

Cameron Andersen, New York University

In her work, the artist and feminist explores the multitudes women contain.…

September 1, 2018

George Clanton, Vaporwave Torchbearer, Pushes New Boundaries on His Sophomore Album

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

On 'Slide,' Clanton’s idiosyncratic sound combines prog pop and internet goth in an unlikely matrimony.…

September 1, 2018

Artist Hannah Daisy Wants to Make Self-Care Boring Again

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The occupational therapist wants to make self-care less sexy, but more accessible.…

September 1, 2018

The KSI vs Logan Paul Boxing Match Is YouTube Hype at Its Peak

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

The live-streamed brawl represents a new frontier in what's possible through YouTube celebrity.…

August 31, 2018

Welcome to HaveWeMet, the Subreddit Where Everyone Pretends to Know Each Other

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

It might be the last pure place on the internet, so be careful not to break it.…

August 31, 2018

MoviePass Has Moved from Impossible Rates to Impossible Debts

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

If it's too good to be true, it probably is.…

August 30, 2018

Hulu’s Skating Documentary, ‘Minding the Gap,’ Explores Trick Reels and Childhood Trauma

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Grab your grip tape and some tissues.…

August 30, 2018

‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’ Is the Deepest ‘Mission Impossible’ Yet

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

In a welcome improvement on its predecessors, the new film delves intriguingly into its characters' psyches.…

August 28, 2018

Does Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen’ Live Up to Expectations?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Despite a few bright spots, 'Queen' falls short.…

August 28, 2018

We’re Living Through the Summer of the Rom-Com

Carly Ristaino, Union College

What a time to be alive.…

August 27, 2018

George Clanton’s ‘Slide’ Is an Absurdly Fun Acid Trip

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

After some experimentation, Clanton's return to vaporwave is a psychedelic journey down the rabbit hole.…

August 27, 2018