

Saturation and Superman: The Refreshing Nostalgia of Hope Through Color
For the first time in years, director James Gunn’s unabashedly bright rendition of Superman’s eponymous hero reminds us of the comic book characters that big-screen superheroes are supposed to represent.
Sasha Jayne
Oct 2, 2025


Brian Wilson’s Forever
I have never been to California so my perception of the state is largely mythologized, abstract, and sensory.
Madison Kim
Aug 23, 2025
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, 2025


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 seem bizarre to get so emotional over a person I don’t know, but as a long-time fan, the win felt so incredibly satisfying. Over the previous months, Doechii had finally begun to get recognition for her talent, creativity, and hard work, so seeing her become the third woman ever to win the Best Rap Album Grammy was so special. Apart from the fe
Kelsey Perriello
Apr 11, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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

