Virginia Beall, Elon University

Time and time again, the franchise has proven that it cannot change its toxic, white, heterosexual and Christian messaging.

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

In its nearly 20-year run, ABC’s reality dating show again falls short on Asian American representation in its upcoming summer season.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Fans of ABC’s hit reality dating competition are in love with Matt James, the show’s first Black lead.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

ABC’s hit reality dating show was rescued from Clare Crawley’s poor fan reception by a new star.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Is the popular dating show uplifting its female contestants? Or is it promoting toxicity and codependency?

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Peter Weber holds the title for least favorite ‘Bachelor’ contestant, but the current bachelorette might steal his number-one spot.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Clare Crawley is looking for love once again on ABC’s newest season of the hit reality dating show.

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

The latest iteration of the long-running reality show franchise mixes song and romance.

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

On the surface, this dating program sounds like your typical reality show fare, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll see the contestants actually develop as people.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The latest season of the long-running reality series may be over, but life for its star and the top four contestants continues.

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Is dating on a show any different than dating on an app?

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

This popular ABC TV show has reached its 24th season, and, despite its long run, the series still has moments that leaves fans completely astounded.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Every new season comes with a brand new set of conflicts and opportunities for sabotage. This time, it might be too much to take.

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Pilot Pete is already shirtless hosing down a plane, and no one is upset about it.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The new season of ‘The Bachelor’ is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to dig up dirt on everyone else.

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Some couples remain strong, others will break up or agree to just remain friends. Who will stand the test of time?

Lauren Do, Davidson College

Finding love is never that easy.

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Gym, tan, love

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

It puts ‘The Bachelor’ to shame.

Cameron Andersen, New York University

If Colton Underwood were a superhero, he’d be Super Yawn.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Physical attractiveness is important, sure, but a string of dumb words can really take the shine off a guy’s six-pack.

Ana Greening, Texas State University

Does combining winter sports, drama and a group of young contestants equal love in ‘The Bachelor Winter Games’?

Emily Daniel, Colgate University

Adding racial issues to a show already abundant in drama means Rachel must toe the line between entertainment and inspiration.

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

It’s easier than you think.

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Judge me.

Anne Ertle, John Carroll University and Guest Contributor

Episodes 1-12 of every ‘Bachelor’ follow a subtle, but completely uniform pattern, and I’ve decoded it.