Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

This well-known singer from One Direction has changed the face of pop music. Here’s a peek at what makes the musician so popular.

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

The musician is becoming the artist people love to hate. His fashion doesn’t deserve the criticism, but his acting skills definitely do.

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

After seven years, fans are still left wondering when (and if) a 1D reunion will ever happen.

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

Seen from the recent release of his new single, ‘As It Was,’ the upcoming album may prove well worth the wait.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

After a journalist tweeted that the English singer would be joining the MCU just hours after the latest installment’s world premiere, many discussed whether or not he should have done so.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The third installment of the popular fanfiction-turned-film franchise portrays toxic relationships as something girls should want, and that’s problematic.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

With his third studio album, the former One Direction member sets out to express his innermost thoughts through soft R&B melodies and melancholic lyrics.

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

It’s on social media and in fan fiction: Many fans of the boy band like to speculate that Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles are in a secret romantic relationship. Is it just fun, or is it fetishization?

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

As the musician begins to release new songs again, let’s reflect on his most recent album, which tells a story about sex, love and sadness, with a few Easter eggs along the way.

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Using the small publishing platform, the ‘After’ author was able to make a name for herself — and at the same time, raise the possibility that others could do the same.

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The British singer remained mysterious and kept his fans engaged while he hinted at his music video drop.

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Whether it’s One Direction or ‘Twilight,’ things enjoyed by young women aren’t taken as seriously.

Abby Webb, Rice University

A dull, misogynistic waste of time, ‘LP1’ proves the former One Direction singer belongs in the trash.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

A ‘Fine Line’ opinion that’s as unbiased as I can be.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The One Direction singer has a very interesting encounter with a fish that’s packed with personal meaning.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The former One Directioner opened up, but is still facing some antipathy.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Directioners, this is truly not the end.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

We stan artists coming into their own.

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

Fans are shocked as the former One Direction singer strips his boy-band identity for a persona that suits his age.

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

The former One Direction star’s interview with Rolling Stone gives fans key insight into his upcoming album.

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Fans of Styles have suspected his bisexuality for years, and ‘Medicine’ might be his coming out song.

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

From 1D fan to CEO, Nishiki Maredia, alongside co-founder Angela Jin, created the 1950 Collective, which has already netted over $300,000 in revenue.

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Each member of the ultra-famous boyband One Direction has released new music since their split, but who will achieve JT status?