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The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

A smorgasbord of photos cut and scattered across the frame bedeck a vibe of chaos. Wads of bills fly over mahjong tablets and a surfer, sushi intersects with face-adorned sticky notes and a young woman enjoying books in the grass, who in turn is paired with a curly-furred dog sitting above a paint supplies and a novel held wide open, not to mention several others. White lines are drawn in bold shading around the images, emphasizing specific effects and emotions.

How Vision Boards are Redefining Online Goal Setting

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why are vision boards so popular on social media? What makes them so effective for personal development and progress?…

February 20, 2024

Swoonworthy or Scary? The Toxicity of 2010s TV Couples

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The TV romances that once ruled our screens might not be as cute as we thought. Does their love hold up under a modern lens?…

December 5, 2023

In an article about wealth disparity, a split-screen image contrasts a rich person entering a mansion and a working class person entering their apartment.

Sharing Wealth Online has Stirred Controversy

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The behavior online has raised issues for people on the receiving end.…

August 30, 2023

In an article about Angus Cloud's fans' reaction to his death, Instagram squares are stacked across a dark background containing the silhouette of the deceased.

Clouded Vision: The Troubling Response to Angus Cloud’s Death

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Is there any empathy behind the harassing Instagram comments, or has the line between fiction and reality become too blurry?…

August 29, 2023

illustration of landscape from Dune with the word Dune Part II on it

What Can We Expect From the Upcoming ‘Dune’ Movies?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel was a huge hit. Amid discussion of the sequel, it's the perfect time to ask what else is in store.…

October 1, 2022

An illustration of a scene from Euphoria with the curtain closing on its second season.

‘Euphoria’ Drama Intensifies in Season 2 and After

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

It seems to be everyone's favorite drama-filled TV show out currently, but will the behind-the-scenes drama ruin it for everyone?…

March 14, 2022

‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Donni Davy Proves She Can Bring It Again in Season 2

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

The subtle designs of the artist play a huge part in the popular HBO show's aesthetic — and have subsequently influenced the aesthetic of Gen Z as well.…

February 22, 2022

A picture of faces drawn in a high school notebook

Teen Dramas Like ‘Euphoria’ Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for High School

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

The glamorization of adult themes and age-inappropriate casting can lead to problematic assumptions made about real life.…

February 16, 2022

The main characters of Euphoria surrounding the missing Asian representation character

‘Euphoria’ Is Praised for Its Diversity, but Still Lacks Asian Characters

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Although the show ostensibly takes place in southern California, home to a large AAPI population, the series features no Asians on screen. Why?…

February 11, 2022

The Long-Awaited Release of ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Is Finally Here

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Just as it was beginning to seem like the show's hiatus would never end, it returned with a bang on HBO and HBO Max.…

January 18, 2022

‘Euphoria’ Provides Audiences a Glimpse Inside the Mind of a Teen

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The hit HBO series carefully describes the dark side of adolescence without giving into typical teen drama tropes.…

December 16, 2021

In an article about Dune, a desert landscape with the sun in the sky

Why You Should Read ‘Dune’ Before Watching the Movie

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The popular science fiction novel is infamously complex, and you may understand Frank Herbert's world better if you read the book first.…

October 21, 2021

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Frank Herbert’s seminal novel has influenced countless science fiction writers, even though it has remained a relatively niche series.…

August 27, 2021

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on Malcolm and Marie

‘Malcolm and Marie,’ and Why Movie Watchability Doesn’t Equal Greatness

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

The Netflix film is phenomenal, captivating audiences with nothing more than two characters and a few moments of heavy silence. So why would some people never want to watch it again?…

March 3, 2021