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I Am a Proud Chismosa

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Chismis is a Tagalog and Spanish term for gossip, a common and arguably needed aspect of life—despite what our Western perspective says.…

May 19, 2024

The Prequels Turn Twenty-Five–Star Wars’ Sleeper Hit

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Phantom Menace turns 25 this year, but how did the public perception of the prequels take a massive about-face in the last decade?…

May 4, 2024

A Retrospective Review of R.F. Kuang’s ‘Babel’

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Two years ago, R.F. Kuang’s New York Times Best Seller Babel sparked a controversy that is still worth talking about.…

April 17, 2024

Comfort and Joy: Turning the Christmas Chaos Into Productive Conversations on Mental Health

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

While conversations can be hard, holiday pressure can open up the avenue for better understandings of your family's mental health.…

December 14, 2023

‘Star Trek’: Jake Sisko’s Coming of Age Story

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

One of Star Trek’s most relatable characters for kids and young adults to be on screen.…

December 8, 2023

The Grit, Glam and Mess of Lady Gaga’s ‘ARTPOP,”’ 10 Years Later

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Exploring Gaga’s commercial “failure” by going “behind the burqa" a decade after its release. …

December 6, 2023

Street Art: Good or Bad Art?

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Is graffiti “art”? What makes art, art?…

December 2, 2023

For an article about "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears and "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, three photos of blonde hair Britney with her left hand up are in the bottom row. three photos of blonde Taylor on the top (upper left corner with mascara running, middle in action smashing a car hood, on right yelling with a kitchen knife in hand). In the top right corner, text in bright yellow letters, "Pop Idols Off the Deep End!" On the bottom a pink better with yellow text, "Bank Space Breaks Records. Piece of Me Breaks Britney."

How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.…

November 15, 2023

5 Movies That Make Every Millennial Nostalgic

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

These films are the ultimate throwbacks for '90s kids.…

November 13, 2023

Louis Theroux Marches into the Death Zone on ‘Hot Ones’

Roberto Soto

Renowned documentarian Louis Theroux tackles journalism’s biggest feat on "Hot Ones" where discusses polyamory, his favorite docs, and THAT rap. …

November 9, 2023

For an article about female sophomore albums, three women are pictured next to eac other.

The “Sophomore Slump” Effect on Young Female Artists

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

The "sophomore slump" label seems to plague many young female artists from Alanis Morissette to Olivia Rodrigo.…

November 1, 2023

For an article about true crime television, two blonde women in jackets stand in front of a big head of a man with 70s style square glasses. They are set inside a black and white television set.

Desensitizing the World to True Crime

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The trending true crime entertainments are making us less empathetic.…

October 31, 2023

For an article about music samples, a variety of artists are in a pitcure — Ray Charles in the upper left corner (man with sunglasses), Robin S in the lower left corner (woman with short faded hair singing into a microphone), Beyoncé in the center left (woman with long curly hair looking back while holding microphone), Taylor Swift in the center right (woman with gelled down hair and suit winking into the camera), Kanye West in the bottom right corner (a man with a jacket staring into an audience), Sister Nancy in the top right corner (woman with short hair singing into microphone) and Olivia Rodrigo in the top center (woman with dark brown hair screaming into the camera in front of an enflamed room.

Sample or Stealing? How the Music Industry Recycles Tunes

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

A hot take on the use of sampled songs in the music industry. …

October 30, 2023

For an article about the Percy Jackson Disney Plus series, two young boys stare into the sky. A young girl with braids stares off in a suit of armor. A lightning storm goes on in the background and a beast carries a figure by its neck.

TV’s Future Golden Boy: Percy Jackson, The Hero You’ve Been Waiting For

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

After almost 20 years, Percy Jackson and the series' long history of neurodivergent representation is getting the adaptation it deserves.…

October 25, 2023

For an article about Sophia Tolstoy, a red and white photo of Sophia Tolstoy in a bun and large dark gown. The words "Tolstoy. Sophia: Writer, Wife, Woman, Forgotten" on the right hand side.

Sophia Tolstoy: Woman Forgotten

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

A major actor in Leo's greatest successes, Sophia Tolstoy existed beyond the bounds of "wife." She was a writer, photographer, and romantic.…

October 25, 2023

In an article about Emily Henry's success, a pink and red illustration of a book shelf and two girls reading a book. The words "Emily Henry" in the upper lefthand corner and "Literary Star" in the bottom right hand.

Decoding What Made Emily Henry a Literary Star

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

An exploration of what makes Emily Henry’s books appealing.…

October 24, 2023

Ten Fantasy Books That Are Absolute Page-Turners

Kathleen Berger, North Central College

From franchises to standalone hits, these 10 books will have you at the edge of your seat.…

October 24, 2023

For an article about writergram, a person writes on a notebook. A square reading "How to Write a Short Story" and another saying "Weird Writing-related things I did when I was younger" are shown.

The Write Side of Instagram

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

How Aspiring Authors Can Stand Out on Writergram…

October 23, 2023

For an article about the Criterion Collection, several film stills are placed together. Two women with big hair, stare off to the left a couple embrace ferafully, and another couple stare into each other's eyes as they sit in theater chairs.

People Should Collect Criterions

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

As digital streaming services dominate over DVDs, this film distribution company attempts to keep the physical media market alive.…

October 22, 2023

In an article about dating for women, a woman (Lori Harvey) is being kissed by a man. Across the bottom, a woman in a v-neck dress (Dorothy Dandridge), a woman with her hands on her head (fictionalized Cleopatra) and a woman with her arms open (Eartha Kitt) stand.

Opinion: The “Lori Harvey Effect” on The Love Lives of Women

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

Who didn’t teach women how to date?…

October 21, 2023

In an article about media bias, the words "good news is coming" are in bold in the background. A young girl sits with a young boy kneeling in front of her as they are in front of a pile of newspapers.

Payment and Prejudice: Rampant Monetization is Killing American Media

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Every so often we ask "Is journalism dead?" How has hyperpartisanship challenged and even damaged credibility in American media?…

October 20, 2023

In an article about the Talking Heads concert film, the words "Stop Making Sense" are spelled out in bold across the top. A large stage in black and white is riddled with chracters: two women singing at microphones, a man dancing in front of a microphone, a woman crouched down playing bass and two men playing guitar.

Talking Heads ‘Stop Making Sense’ on the Biggest Screen

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

The concert film, “Stop Making Sense” by Talking Heads, had its IMAX debut by A24 and will return to theaters this month, remastered and better than ever. …

October 19, 2023

In album review of Yoke Lore's "Toward A Never Ending New Beginning," a man stands in shadowy light staring into the camera.

Album Review: Yoke Lore Leads Listeners ‘Toward a Never Ending New Beginning’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The indie star delivers his first full-length project stocked full with nostalgia and experimentation…

October 10, 2023

An article about "The Nightmare Before Christmas" features a monochrome silhouette of Jack Skellington and Sally and Oogie Boogie.

6 Spooky Facts About Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary this October, we recap 6 facts about Disney’s 90s animated classic.…

October 9, 2023

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