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‘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

Can ‘Shazam!’ Be the Soft Reboot the DCEU Needs?

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

If the new trailer for 'Shazam!' is any indication, writers at Warner Bros. have finally heard their movies are too dark.…

August 5, 2018

‘Bad Blood’ Is a Twisted Silicon Valley Fairytale

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

John Carreyrou’s account of the rise, lies and fall of Theranos is both gripping and thought-provoking.…

August 3, 2018

‘Eighth Grade’ Is a Perfect Film

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Bo Burnham’s directorial debut is a flawless depiction of post-millennial youth.…

August 3, 2018

10 Things You Learn About Sex in Your 20s

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Like most things in life, sex is trial and error.…

August 3, 2018

Adam Grandmaison’s ‘No Jumper’ Podcast Is a Drama and Hip Hop Extravaganza

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

In recent weeks, the live streams have really just gotten completely out of control.…

August 1, 2018

‘Mamma Mia!’: Innocent Musical Theatre or Twisted Horror Film?

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Hear me out here.…

August 1, 2018

After Six Years, Ryan Beatty Has Stepped Back into the Spotlight

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

With 'Boy in Jeans,' the former teen star makes his return to music as an out man, confident lyricist and rising star.…

August 1, 2018

Jeff Goldblum Is Now Officially the World’s Most Beloved Eccentric

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The 65-year-old actor has undergone an almost inexplicable renaissance, and no one's mad about it.…

August 1, 2018

4 Disney Films That Could Have Just as Easily Been Horror Movies Instead

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

'Pinocchio' in particular is one seriously problematic story.…

July 31, 2018

Does Partisan Satire of the News Just Make Things Worse?

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Satire can blend humor with sharp political commentary, but are American audiences taking it too seriously?…

July 27, 2018

The Rise of the Internet Witch

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Shifting social mores — along with the internet's help — have led to a uniquely millennial brand of mysticism.…

July 27, 2018

Spain’s ‘Yes Means Yes’ Law Raises the Bar, Rightfully, for Sexual Consent

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

They're the fourth European country to pass such a measure, prompting many to consider similar laws for the U.S.…

July 27, 2018

Should Amazon Be Allowed to Sell Hate Group Merchandise?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

In the site's defense, they wouldn't sell it if no one was buying it.…

July 26, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Lipslut and Its Incredibly Successful ‘F*ck Trump’ Campaign

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Let your lips do the talking.…

July 26, 2018

Why Winnie-the-Pooh Still Resonates with Modern Audiences

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

If only everyone could live in Hundred Acre Wood.…

July 26, 2018

‘Three Identical Strangers’ Is A Thrilling, Tragic Documentary

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Just when you think the story is too weird to be true, it gets weirder.…

July 25, 2018

Nicki Minaj and the Problem with Clapback Culture

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Everyone needs to take a chill pill, including Nicki.…

July 25, 2018