Thinkpiece
Dan Howell, Creator Burnout, and the Pitfall of YouTube Capitalism
How Dan Howell's recent comeback enlightens viewers to YouTube's dark underbelly.
The Mormon Mommy Meltdown, Explained
Influencers and swingers and divorces, oh my.
Is ‘SNL’ more than just satire?
Sometimes we need a clown to give us a reality check.
Marvel’s Obsession with Shock Value in 'Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness'
How the new Dr. Strange movie falls into Marvel’s old traps.
Rom–Com Legend Nancy Meyers Is Back to Save the Genre
Enough of the trashy, dime–a–dozen rom–coms. Here's what to expect in Nancy Meyers' upcoming collaboration with Netflix.
The Movies Are Opera’s Newest Frontier
One of the world’s oldest art forms has begun taking inspiration from one of its most modern.
How Online Donations and the Commodification of Black Death Go Hand–in–Hand
From the infamous $6 million "BLM House" to controversial activist Shaun King, the commodification of Black death can be shown in all levels of activism.
College Fuels Our Worst Sleeping Habits—Can We Change That?
Sleep deprivation shouldn't be seen as the key to success or productivity in college.
Unpacking the Resurgence of Modern Witchcraft
Contrary to popular belief, witches are not the devil.
Julia Child: A Towering, Persisting Image
Both Child’s place in society and legacy in the American zeitgeist continue to transgress the norm for women.
Does Disney+'s Acquisition of "Dancing with the Stars" Foreshadow the Death of Broadcast TV?
ABC's ratings problem is about to get a lot worse.
Elon Musk: Defender of Free Speech or Power–Hungry Entrepreneur?
Here's what Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter reveals about freedom of speech and the power of wealth.
Reddit’s r/place: A Chaotic Digital Art Experiment
Penn’s logo stakes its claim on a canvas of a million pixels.
Beer Girls, Sad Indie Alt Girls, and Why Women Can Never Win
The "just like other girls" trend creates a space where women aren't ridiculed for their similar interests.
Alt–Girls of Color Are Here To Stay
The alt–girl aesthetic is incredibly whitewashed. Luckily, a new crop of creators are fighting against it.
The ‘American Song Contest’ Attempts to Bring ‘Eurovision’ to the US of A
The new television show is an adaptation of one of Europe’s most popular musical traditions.
Pamela Anderson and the Cigarette Mom: TikTok's Causal Classism
The newest TikTok trend shows a pattern of classism on Gen Z's favorite app.
Why Is Will Smith’s Oscars Slap Such a Big Deal?
The root of the backlash against Will Smith's slap lies in anti–Blackness.
Google Chrome Extension SignUp Fights to Make Movies Deaf–Accessible
As Deaf representation in film grows, we must ensure these movies are within reach.
