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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

‘I Am A Killer’ Will Have You Second-Guessing Death Row

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

By focusing on the killers instead of the victims, the Netflix docuseries turns a familiar formula on its head.…

August 15, 2018

A Holistic Instagrammer’s Cookbook Has Been Recalled for Its Potentially Toxic Recipes

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Remember: avoid eating Instagram influencers’ favorite forest berries.…

August 14, 2018

Subway Hands Provides an Intimate Glimpse into the Lives of New York City Commuters

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The Instagram page is filled with candid snapshots of subway riders' hands.…

August 14, 2018

‘Astroworld’ Is Really Bad

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The latest album from Travis Scott plays out like a boring drug trip at an amusement park.…

August 13, 2018

The Daily Uncertainty of Being a DACA Dreamer

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Planning for the future is hard when someone else is deciding it for you.…

August 13, 2018

What American Students Can Learn from Chinese Sang Culture

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Despair is in.…

August 13, 2018

‘Making It’ Is Just Crafting Meets ‘Chopped,’ and I’m in Love

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman have finally reunited, and all is right with the world.…

August 11, 2018

What ‘BlackKklansman’ Says About America’s White Nationalist Problem

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Enter Ron Stallworth, the black detective who tricked the KKK.…

August 10, 2018

Teens Are Using Something Called ‘Flop Accounts’ and I Feel Old

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

With mainstream social media in turmoil, young people are tuning out.…

August 10, 2018

Why This Fat Girl Is Actually Excited for Netflix’s ‘Insatiable’

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

The show offers a (mostly) realistic portrayal of dealing with being overweight.…

August 9, 2018

‘Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus’ Will Hopefully Bring Doom to All Humanity

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

The return of our favorite eccentric alien is coming … soon.…

August 9, 2018

Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Who Is America?’ Is an Embarrassing Barometer of a Nation

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

If the show is any indication, America is an idiot.…

August 8, 2018

The Immigration Platform ‘Undocumedia’ Has Been Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The undocumented community has struggled to accept the guilt of one of its most cherished organizations.…

August 6, 2018