Billie Eilish returns to stardom with single “Your Power”

Following her debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? (2019), Billie Eilish became a household name, winning multiple Grammy Awards and dominating charts. This year, she... Read more

By Juliana Vaccaro June 7, 2021

Halftime Leisure

“Deja Vu” Proves Olivia Rodrigo’s Songs are Really Just That Great

We’re barely halfway through 2021, but it’s hard to think of the breakout stars of the year without mentioning Olivia Rodrigo. In January, the High School Musical: The Musical: The... Read more

By Juliana Vaccaro May 26, 2021

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Feel free to sue me if every single one of these five The Wilds season two theories is wrong

Spoiler warning: nothing I have listed is confirmed for season two, but all the theories detail major plot points from and information that is uncovered throughout the first season. The... Read more

By Olivia Martin May 19, 2021

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The Weekly List: Ten animal pairs I’d rather watch fight than Godzilla and Kong

I’ll be honest; I know nothing about Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). I have not seen the film and I do not plan to. I have not seen any previous Godzilla... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia May 12, 2021

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QUIZ: Are you a man, or are you a muppet?

You reflect on your reflection, and you ask yourself *the* question: What’s the right direction to go? It’s an age old question. An eternal quest for identity. The universal struggle... Read more

By Sarah Watson May 12, 2021

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The Weekly List: We Ranked 10 Toms

Everyone always talks about the Hollywood Chris Industrial Complex, the members of which include the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Chris Pine. But what about the Toms? There... Read more

By Annabella Hoge and Sarah Watson May 5, 2021

Halftime Leisure

The Gossip Girl Reboot: Will it be Re-loved?

I have watched 423 hours of Gossip Girl. Hypnotized by the sky-high penthouses and unbelievable scandals, I’ve replayed all six seasons five times, memorizing the lead characters’ every impulse and... Read more

By Louise A. May 3, 2021

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Ranking 10 Sebastian Stan Haircuts

There are three important things to know about me for this exercise. The first is I am a big Marvel Cinematic Universe fan, no matter what my friend Julia says... Read more

By Roman Peregrino April 28, 2021

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QUIZ: Which dairy alternative milk should you try?

There’s nothing worse than a glass of cow’s milk. Luckily, there’s a plethora of dairy alternatives for us non-milk lovers to try! Whether you’re looking to spice up your coffee... Read more

By Abby Smith April 26, 2021

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All the Vault Songs from Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Ranked

It feels like 2008 all over again. After having perhaps the most productive quarantine creative process with the albums folklore (2020) and evermore (2020), Taylor Swift started 2021 not by... Read more

By Juliana Vaccaro April 23, 2021

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The Weekly List: Six Haunting Hours With Chunky The Panda

You’re driving along with your group of buddies down a country road. The sun will be setting soon, and everyone is tuckered out from an exhaustive bout of road trip... Read more

By John Woolley April 21, 2021

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Race & Roses–What The Bachelor franchise’s racial controversy has to say about the role of race and representation in the media

ABC’s The Bachelor has long been criticized for its fast-tracked television love stories and, more importantly, its lack of racial diversity. As the first Black Bachelor, Matt James’ role as... Read more

By Abby Smith April 20, 2021

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The Bachelor’s transformation should be painful—and it should be public

The six million Americans who tune into the Bachelor every Monday (and everyone who watches it after) are not here for love. Honestly, the purpose of the franchise, the promise... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia April 19, 2021

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BONUS DISH PIT CONTENT: Cocaine, Alien Scientist Cucks, and the Dalai Lama

Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Nora Kelly and Ethan Soil of the Canadian post-punk band Dish Pit. For a full profile of the band and a look... Read more

By Lucy Cook April 17, 2021

Digital Issue

Beyond Awards Season: Underrated media from 2020

Most people measure a year with a calendar, but for movie and music buffs, a year is defined by its films and albums. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a ripple... Read more

By Abby Webster, Danielle Guida and John Szieff April 16, 2021

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The “Fake Pietro” Problem in WandaVision

**Spoiler Alert! Contains spoilers for WandaVision** Let me start by setting the record straight: WandaVision is great. Stylistically speaking, it is one of the most ground-breaking projects from the Marvel... Read more

By Juliana De Souza April 12, 2021

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The Weekly List: 10 Books to Read this Spring

I’m back with another list of book recommendations! Is anyone surprised? You shouldn’t be. I know I am personally looking forward to reading outside as the days get longer and... Read more

By Samantha Tritt April 9, 2021

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QUIZ: Which iCarly Character Are You?

Netflix is now streaming the first two seasons of iCarly. Have you been watching? If not, maybe this quiz will inspire you to dive back into this old favorite. Answer... Read more

By Julia Kelly April 6, 2021

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Malcom and Marie: A Failed Attempt at Pretentious Artistry

The phenomenally high expectations surrounding the first quarantine-produced film Malcom & Marie set the audience’s hopes far too high for the actual outcome. With a cast of just two—albeit a... Read more

By Adora Terezi March 28, 2021

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QUIZ: Which fanfiction website should you log onto tonight?

It’s officially midterm season. Between studying for your next exam and writing that 10-page essay, you are probably in dire need of some good old procrastination material. Why else would... Read more

By Juliana Vaccaro March 21, 2021