There is a concept in the writing world—not just specific to film—that writers have an inherent job when trying to capture the real world. They are responsible for making important, poignant statements about society, even when their subject does not pertain to such issues. It’s burdensome.
Let's join our favorite sexually confused group of teenagers on their journey as they achieve sexual independence and defy stereotypes.
Squid Game’s themes are summed up in one line from the Front Man: “Every player gets to play a fair game under the same conditions.”
I've been looking forward to this birthday since Taylor sang about it in 2012. Now what?
We’ve seen all the tweets saying, “John Mulaney is not your friend.” Appreciating a star’s work and performances can come without being personally invested in their private life.
Things will be okay, and Lorde emphasizes this theme in her work, as she has evolved over time and knows that pain and heartbreak don’t last forever.
The question on everyone’s mind: is August is too early for autumn flavors and the PSL to return?
The thought of getting help often feels like this terrifying bridge that’s impossible to cross.
Sometimes the greatest judgment we face comes from within.
Though it is not the summer I imagined, it’s still summer. It’s still a break from school; a break from homework and exams and professors. So I’ve soaked it up for all it’s worth.
Have you found yourself searching for the perfect songs to fit your vibe all summer? While we soak up the last weeks of vacation, check out these albums you’ll want to play the whole way through over and over again.
Musings on what it means to want something you cant have in terms of sex, love, and relationships.
Like introspection, therapy was insightful, but part of me also hated going. I despised unpacking my life every week, loathed dissecting my childhood, and deeply hated how much more of myself I could see.
After spending such a long time in quarantine, the line “I feel like f*cking something” hit home for many singles who now want to have a hot girl summer (whatever that means to you).
Finishing my last university class in my childhood bedroom is not quite how I imagined wrapping up the final year of my degree.
I’ve been in a constant battle with myself about how much I can really prepare for what comes after graduation.
From tragedies to youthful infatuations, this is the perfect blend of books for your Hot Girl Summer.
Being a Romantic (the noun form, not the adjective), I've spent much of my life receiving validation through the eyes of men. By seeking self-worth from potential love interests, there emerges a toleration for “praise,” irrespective of whether its manifestation is right or wrong.
I was under the scrutiny of my peers who saw my legs as beastly. Worse than beastly: masculine. So, I continued to burn and pluck my skin raw: bleeding, blistering, blain-looking marks of my attempts at femininity.
Although only six episodes long, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier tackles important American political themes.
This article is a reflection and comment on the stress summer internship applications have become over the past three years and the belief that students must secure internships at major companies.
What I find so interesting regarding sex work as a taboo subject is that sex work is consumed daily by so many men and women. How is it possible that sex workers are often criticized for their career choices, while viewers consume their content daily and continually fetishize their work?
The weight room disparity at this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament was just the tip of the iceberg. Women have been fighting for a right to be heard and be present for years, and women’s sports are calling for change.
After more than a year of lockdown, there finally seems to be hope on the horizon in the form of the vaccine. How is summer 2021 going to look like with thousands of vaccinated youth making up for lost time?
I am saying no because I don’t want to go home with him. Because I do what I want to do. Because I respect myself. You can go ahead, call me a bitch, but I can save some time for you and do it first. I’m a bitch. That bitch. A bad bitch.
Instead of focusing on shame, how do we shift the focus to problem-solving? Do we define a person by their mistakes, or by their capacity to make amends?