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Blair Waldorf was never the villain…she was just better at the game. By: Paige Venable “Gossip Girl”, Season 3, Episode 6 Anyone who knows me knows that I love and adore “Gossip Girl.” What do I love most about the show? Blair Cornelia Waldorf.  Blair Waldorf is one of the most misunderstood fictional characters of all time for a multitude of reasons. To me, she will forever be “Queen B.” “Gossip Girl”, Season 1, Episode 2 However, this article isn’t about why I love Blair. W

An honest review of the 10 films nominated for the biggest award of the season   By: Vanessa Norris Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images This year’s award season comes to a close on Sunday with the film industry's most anticipated night: the Oscars. Films released in 2025 were nothing short of impressive. They got people talking, setting the stage for an exciting awards season filled with iconic pop culture moments and juicy controversy. With an interesting variety of casting, d

How “Love Story” is reviving the iconic couple and the ‘90s aesthetic By: Annie Frost Credit: Tyler Mallory/Getty Images It was once impossible to miss John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette in the tabloids. Nearly three decades later, the couple is back in the spotlight — love story, tragedy and everything in between.  The Comeback “Love Story” premiered Feb. 12, 2026 on Hulu and Disney+. It was produced by Ryan Murphy, who’s famous for creating shows including “American H

Charming boys will always outdo charming girls. By: Francesca Jaques Credit: Paul Mescal Charming boys will always outdo charming girls.  I’ve spent my life observing “cool” men, their ability to hover over a room while having nothing to say, their unexceptional ideas which become mistaken for revelations and how their names linger in conversation, always paired with the same approval: “He’s such a cool guy.”  Cool girls spend years constructing an image that boys only accide

Why do we fail to take single motherhood seriously? By: Savannah Sisk “Gilmore Girls”, Amy Sherman-Palladino, 2000 “Single mother raises teenage daughter” is a premise ripe with comedic potential. Don’t believe me? Stream “Gilmore Girls” on Netflix. “Single dad raises teenage son,” on the other hand, feels much more serious. Introspective, even. Why? For starters, stories about single mothers are usually stories about young single mothers. In season one of “Gilmore Girls,” Lo

The ultimate guide to learning Hispanic culture and living out your Latino dreams By: Carolina Castro Still from the film " Black Orpheus (Orfeo negro)", 1959, (dir. Marcel Camus) Since Bad Bunny’s rise in popularity and his epic Super Bowl halftime show, many have been thinking the same thing: “I love this song, but what the f**k is he saying???” To bridge the gap between Bad Bunny-driven curiosity and the language barrier he poses in the United States, I present: The Ultima

Whatever two souls are made of, Emerald Fennell’s and mine are not  the same. By: Savannah Darby Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Happy belated Jacob Elordi — I mean Valentine’s — Day to all who celebrate. If you’re anything like me, you were in that theater with all the other couples for the   “Wuthering Heights”   premiere, unknowingly about to experience the most awkward two hours of your life. Unless you’ve previously watched porn in public with your significant other, which

What’s going on at clubs an ocean away? By: Steffi Sarmiento Mena Credit: Pinterest Gainesville, London, Montreal and Salem, Oregon. These are the places my best friends and I chose to call home when we made that big decision senior year of high school. It’s almost as if we were thrown into a sack and tossed away by a strong gust of wind. Having met my core three in elementary school, I knew that our bonds were too strong to break just because of a few thousand miles. Still,

Music in 2026 — and Stand-Outs to Watch For   By: Jack Leary Credit: Business Insider The new year means a new vibe. From trying new styles to taking new excursions, or anything else that you’ve put on your bucket list, creating and maintaining a vibe for the new year always needs a tracklist — but shouldn’t we match new vibes with new music?  Off the bat, 2026 has been meeting everyone’s expectations. Charli XCX’s album “Wuthering Heights”, A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” and D

A love letter to my current, past and future self – and everyone else on the internet. By: Shelby Hickman Credit: Pinterest Dear reader,  In my nearly 22 years on Earth, I’ve learned quite a bit about the L word. From my friendships with the most incredible women, to watching my parents find love again after their divorce, to getting my own heart broken a few times (or 10), I’ve pretty much seen it all. Through all of this, I’ve learned a thing or two.  While I am still no ex

Why does the internet feel louder than reality? By: Danielle Farrell Credit: Medium We are all aware of the virtual disease we like to call social media. Especially in the last decade, society’s social media usage has significantly increased, as shared in Social Media Usage & Growth Statistics . Although the phrase "chronically online” is typically used to refer to someone with a high screen time, it may actually be a fate more concerning.  This past month, I realized that I

Benito sends America a message of unity and cultural pride. By: Emma Brugna Credit: Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Bad Bunny celebrated his Puerto Rican pride and heritage by making history as the first Latino artist to headline the world’s biggest stage. The Puerto Rican rapper and singer added to his historic run at the 2026 Grammys, where “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” won album of the year (AOTY). The victory marked another milestone for the global superstar and was only the beginnin