As an Indian American, and more importantly, as an immigrant student, I crave representation in the media. Yet, every single time I begin watching an Indian American show, be it “Never Have I Ever”...

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The seats are packed, a sea of eager faces swaying in anticipation, as flags from various samba schools flutter above the crowd. Brilliant overhead lights bathe the scene in a golden glow, illuminating...

Rock climbing magazines are certainly a niche publication, geared toward an audience that’s often on-the-go—so it makes sense that many have moved online. Prominent publications like Rock & Ice,...

Neon’s 2024 film Anora, directed by Sean Baker and starring actress Mikey Madison, has gained widespread acclaim, from the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival to several Academy awards. Despite...

“Never judge a book by its cover,” advises the popular proverb. Yet nobody seems to follow this advice, at least when selecting books. Cover art plays a key role in captivating potential readers’...

Sally Rooney’s fiction has become a cultural flashpoint, sparking debate as fervently as her novels trace the ebb and flow of modern relationships. Dubbed “the first great millennial novelist,” Rooney’s...

Celebrity Endorsements: How Do They Impact the Election? In the past, elections have been fueled by presidential endorsements of new candidates. Even in the 2024 election, past presidents such as Obama,...

The summer of 2024 was dominated by Chappell Roan’s newest album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and single “Good Luck, Babe!” Roan, well known for her personal style and powerful stage presence,...

Popular music is far deeper than entertainment: it shapes trends, lifestyles, and culture—shown perfectly through the cultural changes of summer 2024. Society does more than consume pop music for...

“You have a start-up idea but ... where do you go from there?” This is the question that Down to Business seeks to answer for young and aspiring entrepreneurs eager to explore the exciting world of...

"If we make it to shore, he says, I will name our son after this water. I will learn to love a monster. He smiles—a white hyphen where his lips should be." In Ocean Vuong’s Night Sky with...