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Cancelled After One Season, ‘Ghosted’ Deserves a Second Life

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Like Adam Scott and Craig Robinson, comedy and the paranormal go surprisingly well together.…

July 25, 2018

Why The #ShiggyChallenge Is Not Your Average Viral Dance Trend

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

'Keke, do you love me' and my dance moves?…

July 25, 2018

6 East Asian YouTube Chefs Who Will Have You Drooling on Your Laptop

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Goodbye, Gordon Ramsay. Hello, Ami Nishimura!…

July 23, 2018

A ‘Sabrina, the Teenage Witch’ Reboot Is Coming and Expectations Couldn’t Be Higher

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

Here are four things the new series has to make sure to get right.…

July 23, 2018

What Hollywood Can Learn from Aerie’s Inclusive Ad Campaign

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Casting directors need to stop hiring able-bodied actors to portray individuals with disabilities.…

July 21, 2018

What RAICES Is, and Why They’re Our Best Hope at the Border

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The non-profit is fighting to hold the Trump administration accountable for the family separation crisis.…

July 20, 2018

Why Greta Gerwig Is the Perfect Director for ‘Little Women’

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

After her masterful job with 'Lady Bird,' she's proved that she's ready to tackle Alcott's famous novel.…

July 12, 2018

How the Law of Karmic Return Can Help You Be a Better Person

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

Karma is a lot more complex, and more important, than you might think.…

July 9, 2018

Is the Media Finally Embracing Female Body Hair?

Carly Ristaino, Union College

It might finally be time to trash your razors.…

July 9, 2018

Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Political Catnip for Millennials

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Turns out young people are more interested in progressive social policy than avocado toast.…

July 9, 2018

4 Reasons Why Joe Rogan Is a Modern American Shaman

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

The old 'Fear Factor' host has quietly become one of the most remarkable people in the world.…

July 9, 2018

Introducing ThredUP, the Perfect App for Savvy Thrifters and Indecisive Buyers

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

If you've ever felt like you're constantly out of two things — money and outfits — then boy do we have news for you.…

July 9, 2018

Mukbangs Are Taking Over YouTube, and It’s Making Everyone Hungry

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

The Korean binge-eating videos have fans angry their own sluggish metabolisms.…

July 8, 2018

Why Gorillaz’s New Album, ‘The Now Now,’ Falls Short

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

It's one big chilled out synth-fest ... where every song sounds the same.…

July 7, 2018

WeRateDogs Has a Problem with Ethnic Names

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

If you thought an account rating cute dogs could avoid accusations of whitewashing, you'd be wrong.…

July 6, 2018

Florence + the Machine Have Released Their First Album in 3 Years and It’s Everything

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Four albums later, Florence Welch is finally letting audiences into her world.…

July 5, 2018

How ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Fell Far Short of Fan Expectations

Carly Ristaino, Union College

In its efforts to be inscrutable, the show ended up with a monstrously convoluted narrative.…

July 3, 2018

Why You Should Embrace Microhistories, a Genre for Specificity-Lovers

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Here are six recommendations to start with.…

June 29, 2018

‘Anne with an E’ Is a Children’s Show for Thinking Audiences

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In a world that applauds constant cynicism, 'Anne with an E' is a breath of fresh air.…

June 28, 2018

5 Adventure Memoirs to Fuel Your Own Summer Escapades

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Gas up your wanderlust with these FOMO-inspiring reads.…

June 27, 2018

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Falls Prey to Forgettability

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Life, uh, did not find a way.…

June 26, 2018

4 Reasons Why ‘Degrassi’ Is the Best Teen Drama of All Time

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

And it's not just because of Drake.…

June 25, 2018

5 Reasons Why Jaclyn Hill Is an Influence Inside and Outside the Beauty World

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

There's more to Hill than first meets the smoky eye.…

June 25, 2018

How Does The Newest ‘Smash Bros.’ Stack Up?

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

This is cool and all, but where's Waluigi?…

June 25, 2018

The 4 Best Sci-Fi Stories on Futurism

Christian Cannon, Rice University

Look elsewhere for light reads.…

June 24, 2018

Tierra Whack Wants to Invite You to Her Surreal World

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Philadelphia rapper’s eccentric debut album, 'Whack World,' is a fresh and amusing trip into the mind of its subversive creator.…

June 23, 2018

5 Reasons Why ‘Incredibles 2’ Was Worth the 14-Year Wait

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

The super sequel lives up to the hype.…

June 21, 2018

11 Self-Defense Weapons That Are Tiny, Trendy and Just as Effective

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

Self-defense has moved past pepper spray into some pretty classy, inconspicuous options.…

June 21, 2018

Lily Allen’s ‘No Shame’ Gets Stuck Between Personal Growth and Staying Relevant

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

The album offers a retrospective take on the artist’s career and life, but often relies on tired pop tropes.…

June 21, 2018

The Six ’60s Horror Films That Any Horror Lover Needs to See

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Almost any horror movie you've ever seen has its roots in one of these films.…

June 19, 2018