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A hand turns a radio dial, their fingers painted with red nail polish. The knob is attached to a green case, a red needle switching between frequencies as it presumably turns. The needle glides over a yellow bar marked with black symbols, words and numbers, both housed within a black rectangle, the word "music" imprinted in gold on to their left.

Reviving Radio Through Daily Drive

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Undiscovered by many, the Daily Drive on Spotify incorporates both users’ favorite songs and recent news to recreate radio on Spotify.…

May 14, 2024

Against a purple background, a pile of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" are stacked next to a copy of Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" served on a platter. Ms. Rodrigo's face has blown out, leaving splatters of purple and red across the white porcelain dish and the background. Within the tattered hole, the title is engraved on the purple back cover.

Instant Download or Delayed Gratification: The Dilemma of the Deluxe Album

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

In our current era of on-demand downloads, it really must be asked: Is it more fulfilling to have every piece of content at once or to wait?…

April 11, 2024

A woman with black hair and blue eyes stares intently at a tree of pink cherry blossoms, as her body -- dressed in a navy robe -- is positioned in what appears to be a dueling stance. The scene occurs on a mountain range, beneath a green sky beneath in thick grey clouds, rendered in a lithograph-like texture.

How Blue Eye Samurai Creates a Phenomenal Female-Presenting Heroine

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

How "Blue Eye Samurai" crafts an underrated but legitimately impactful and beautiful showcase in character-development.…

March 12, 2024

Blockbuster vs. Netflix: Who’s Really Going to Win?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

In a digital age of media, how should we handle our favorite shows getting taken down?…

January 18, 2024

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The ‘Queen of Pop’ Turns 65

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Revisiting 10 pivotal moments in Madonna’s 40 year career. …

August 16, 2023

‘And Just Like That…’ It’s Like Aidan Never Left

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Big or Aidan? Season 2 of the Sex and the City reboot reintroduces an old flame.…

August 13, 2023

HBO Max Changed its Name to ‘Max,’ and It’s a Really Bad Idea

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

The streaming platform's decision to drop its original name could signal a transition away from prestige shows.…

June 26, 2023

The cast of one of the most popular sitcoms of all times,"Friends" pose together for a photo while drinking sundaes.

Are Multi-Cam Sitcoms Losing Relevancy?

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

Newer shows seem to be struggling at the moment, but there is still hope that they'll become popular again.…

March 10, 2023

Main characters from Cowboy Bebop in dark shades of purple, blue and red looking towards the viewer

What Went Wrong With Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’?

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

Many anime shows should not have been turned into live-action series, and this was one of them.…

May 2, 2022

ready to glare in an article about smaller YouTube creators

9 Small YouTube Creators You Might Like Based on Your Favorite Channels

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

The popular streaming platform offers an endless supply of content. Big creators dominate the conversation, but some underground channels set themselves apart from the rest.…

June 13, 2021

Illustrated image of Sykkuno surrounded by hearts

The Shy Persona of Twitch Streamer Sykkuno Has Attracted a Huge Fanbase

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Known for his awkward and sweet personality, the content creator has captured many hearts across the platform.…

June 6, 2021

As NBC Introduces Peacock, The Streaming Wars Rage On

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The broadcasting network is joining the fray, and it has brought 'Friends' and 'The Office' with it. Our beloved shows are getting divided between an increasingly large number of streaming services.…

November 16, 2020

Say Goodbye To Quibi, the $2 Billion Failure

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

Quibi wasn't a hit with consumers, and the new streaming service is shutting down only months after launch. What led to such a quick demise?…

November 13, 2020

What Happened to the Halloween Special?

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

With the rise of streaming, what place do these beloved holiday programs have in 2020?…

October 27, 2020

Movies You Can Stream for Free, Right Now on Tubi

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

While popular services such as Netflix and Hulu come with a monthly price tag, this is a similar option that just requires you to watch a few ads.…

August 18, 2020

The cast of Hamilton on stage during a performance

The Pros and Cons of Being a Second Wave ‘Hamilton’ Fan

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Even though I became obsessed with the theatrical masterpiece four years after everyone else, there are some upsides to experiencing the musical in 2020.…

August 11, 2020

The New ‘Artemis Fowl’ Movie Falls Short of Expectations

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Despite a big budget and an all-star cast, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved book series has disappointed both fans and critics.…

July 22, 2020

‘Friends’ Has Officially Been Taken Off Netflix and Now Fans Are Unsure of What to Binge

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With the long-running series no longer available and 'The Office' leaving fairly soon, it has left many subscribers wondering if Netflix is truly there for you.…

January 6, 2020

HBO’s ‘Succession’ Portrays Complicated and Damaged People

Brendan Bell, Towson University

The antics of the Roy family are one big car crash you can’t look away from.…

January 6, 2020

Addic.tech Is the Best Site for Discovering Underground Bass Music

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Addic.tech breaks the music-streaming mold by providing a passionate, high-quality experience.…

September 1, 2019

A Look at All the Upcoming Marvel Shows Coming to Disney+

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Marvel and Disney+ have teamed up to further explore some of the underrepresented aspects of the MCU.…

August 7, 2019

Can You Merge Me Now?

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

T-Mobile and Sprint have announced plans to combine companies, despite uncertainty as to whether the Justice Department will allow the merger.…

April 30, 2018

Will the Shutdown of 123Movies Change Piracy?

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

The recent shutdown of 123Movies has dealt a major loss to pirate sites, but it is no guarantee that copyrighted contents will be protected from now on.…

April 6, 2018

Season 2 of ‘Love’ Is All You Need

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The sophomore run of the awkward series is another hit, as it gets all the weirdness of romance exactly right.…

March 22, 2017

Why I Deleted Netflix and Hulu

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Some things are just more important than my TV dates with Dwight Schrute.…

September 19, 2016

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