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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

Masterpiece Cake Shop Is Back and More Bigoted Than Ever

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Another Supreme Court appearance is nearing, and it's anything but a piece of cake.…

August 26, 2018

Don’t Praise Elon Musk’s Work Ethic

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Musk's rise and fall is a high-profile illustration of how America’s attitude regarding work ethics is problematic.…

August 26, 2018

Fellow Former Bookworms: Here’s How to Get Back Into Reading

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

It's never too late to make your English teacher proud.…

August 24, 2018

‘Breaking Bad’ Devotee or Not, ‘Better Call Saul’ Is a Must-Watch

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

And lucky for you, the fourth season just began.…

August 24, 2018

In the Fight Against Homophobia, Don’t Forget About Video Games

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Games like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' and 'Monster Prom' show how games can subtly influence users' opinions.…

August 22, 2018

8 Takeaways from Bo Burnham’s ‘Eighth Grade’

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

I don't know how anyone survives middle school anymore.…

August 20, 2018

Cancel Culture Is #Canceled

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Getting canceled is no longer the tea, sis.…

August 19, 2018

Why the GOP Needs a Feminine Facelift

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Women could Make the GOP Great Again.…

August 19, 2018

Why Tumblr Might Be Hindering Your Mental Health

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

What did you expect when you put a bunch of self-deprecating teenagers together?…

August 18, 2018

6 Amazing Pop Singers Who Sing Quietly

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

This one's for the musicians who make you think something's wrong with your headphones.…

August 18, 2018

Why You Should Be Participating in Reddit’s Gift Exchange, RedditGifts

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The event is the world's largest gift exchange, and lists Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Bill Gates as avid participants.…

August 17, 2018

Where Has Lil Tay Gone, and Why Do I Care So Much?

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

The internet giveth and the internet taketh Tay away.…

August 17, 2018

Hollywood and Its Film Critics Need Marriage Counseling

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

The Oscars' new category is Hollywood’s way of exploiting the public’s growing distrust of critics.…

August 17, 2018

Why ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Is a Wasted Opportunity

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The newest race-oriented Spike Lee joint is too rooted in America’s past to push the conversation forward.…

August 16, 2018

The De-Platforming of Alex Jones Strengthens Free Speech

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Social media companies are writing the protocol for policing internet hate speech in real time, and this time they got it right.…

August 16, 2018

Yes, the Environmental Movement Sometimes Discriminates Against the Disabled

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

But it can easily avoid doing so.…

August 16, 2018

ICE Is Continuing to Targeting Immigrant Activists

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Eighteen-year-old Sergio 'Mapache' Salazar was detained by ICE two weeks ago and has yet to be released.…

August 16, 2018