From Marginalized to Mainstream: The Romance Novel’s Ongoing Struggle for Literary Respect
Romance is not dead. Or, rather, the romance novel is not dead. From Jane Austen to the Harlequin novels up to Emily Henry and Abby...

Lucy Cullen
May 6


The Rise and Fall of a New Female Artist
A few months ago, as I watched Doechii receive the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride. It may...
Kelsey Perriello
Apr 11


Please Don’t Kill The Vibe: Dancing and the Future of American Nightlife
A night out on the town is no longer synonymous with dancing. The vibrant, electrifying dance scenes that defined the college parties of...
Ted Bergman
Apr 11


The Revolution on Stage: Kendrick Lamar’s Challenge to Super Bowl Spectacle
Kendrick Lamar knows how to command a stage, and his Super Bowl performance was no exception. Super Bowl halftime shows rarely leave room...
Sasha Jayne
Mar 18


Twin Peaks and Its Legacy: How David Lynch Captivates Us with His Dreamlike Storytelling
There is something about David Lynch’s work that people cannot place a finger on — an air of intangibility.
Emily Tran
Feb 13


Debí Tirar Más Fotos: Bad Bunny and Latin Identity
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos celebrates Latin culture while also addressing complex issues within Puerto Rico.

Carolina Permuy
Feb 10


Scene, Story, Sound: The Narrative Power of Music in Arcane
In 2024, my Apple Music Replay featured the Arcane: League of Legends soundtracks for Seasons 1 and 2 as my third and fourth most played...
Molly Meehan
Feb 10


“APT” by ROSÉ (feat. Bruno Mars): A Meaningful Cultural Exportation & Collaboration
Despite our contemporary cosmopolitan era, the music of non-Western and non-English speaking cultures is seldom recognized in regions...
Wendi Wang
Dec 3, 2024


Les Rallizes Dénudés: The Japanese Noise Rock Band that Mastered the Art of Darkness
While the eight years since Frank Ocean and Rihanna last released albums may seem long, that time is nothing...
Elliot Anderson
Dec 2, 2024


Trading Community for Corporate Success: The Danger of Commodifying Concerts
This is really happening. Oh my God, this is really happening. My thoughts couldn’t keep up with my emotions as my legs automatically...
Kami Steffenauer
Oct 28, 2024