To be fair, optimization under patriarchy is exhausting. Last October, Vogue put out its ever-relevant “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” article, which made the rounds on practically every media site that exists. CNN interviewed the author, The Guardian did a follow-up article, and every short-form and long-form content creator gave their two cents and then an extra penny. Most reactions correctly assessed the magnitude of how women’s dating history and romantic decis

Camaraderie has been an enduring element in female friendships throughout history. Whether in medieval convents or as newly working women in the past century, sisterhood and female solidarity have helped women fight against all kinds of bigotry, or at the very least, make persisting through it just a little more tolerable. Women have typically been underdeveloped, if at all developed, characters. For the longest time, entertainment media in particular have represented the int

Trigger Warning: brief mentions of SkinnyTok, thinness, assault, restricting food, dieting, body image, and referenced articles mention eating disorders The standard of beauty is always changing. One minute, everyone wants to be thin, then they want a Brazilian butt lift. One minute it’s body positivity, the next it’s #SkinnyTok. From childhood, women are constantly made aware of their physical appearance. We’re told what food to eat or avoid so we don’t gain weight. We’re to

When you hear the words intimacy and desire, what do you think of? In many cases, people tend to associate these words with sex: sexual desire, sexual intimacy. But what happens when we start to reshape the way we think about these words? Dating and relationships are complex. There's a wide range of emotions and feelings that occur, and as we’re evolving in the realm of dating, we more often than not end up viewing certain aspects of romantic relationships through a sexual, o

What goes up must come down, and for women in Hollywood, the turnaround is worse than the ruthless law of physics.

Dear Virgil Abloh, I wish this was a letter I could actually send you. Maybe it would end up somewhere between sketches, playlists, and the endless ideas you always seemed to have. But since it can’t, this is just my way of saying thank you. Not just for the clothes, and not even just for the moment you became the menswear artistic director at Louis Vuitton. What I’m really thankful for is the way you helped people see culture differently. You showed the world that the things

The word “ Superstar ” as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary is “a star (as in sports or the movies) who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal, and can usually command a high salary”. I associate traits like talented, undefeated, and unique with Superstars . Who in the music industry do you consider a Superstar ? Think Beyonce and Micheal Jackson. I admire the growth of artists like these because of the inspiration they've given to the world. Music

Black women matter. Black women in history have always been seen as “other,” or the  other. She can’t be both a woman and Black. With that, she is placed at the bottom of the oppressed. As a woman, she’s expected to learn her home before her mind, find her husband before her heart, and have children—completely hindering her childhood to give new life what she couldn’t have. She does it all with what she has and what she works her ass for. All in silence. Determination. And au

Team Benito was awarded spectacle and earnest passion amidst a foreshadowed game and political diversions.

There’s an evident tug of love and hate from both ends of the spectrum of belief. What lies within the grey area, however, is fashion. 

Christianity sits as America’s predominant religion. As much as I’d love to believe it to be purely out of discipleship, the truth is quite the opposite.

Many people struggle to connect to religion because of the judgment that is intertwined in many religious structures.

Death, does not have to be terrifying, and faith can be an incredible extension that leaves people tender-hearted and kind.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines atheism as “a lack of belief or a strong disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods”. And it is just that the lack of a belief, or in simpler terms, the lack of a religion.

Despite their depth and complexity, hoodoo and voodoo/vodou are often misunderstood.

A few months ago I was driving home and saw a house with a sign that said God, Guns, & Country. Kind of like “live, laugh, love.” My first thought was, at least they put God first! My second thought was, what does God have to do with guns?

In mass, it was often said that God was beside you at all times. Instead of comfort, I felt a certain pressure to be good, or almost perfect, at all times, in fear that I was always being watched.

I grew up and began to realize that just because Scripture says, “God is love,” does not mean that every believer holds that verse in their heart.

How Dennis the play twists classical framework into a charged, imaginative, fever dream.

New York City voters have chosen Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor, concluding a closely watched race that centered on affordable living, public safety, and city reform.  At 34-years-old, Mamdani will become the youngest mayor in over a century and the city’s first Muslim mayor, succeeding Eric Adams. His campaign emphasized policies aimed at improving public transit, expanding access to social services, and addressing the high cost of living. The race drew attention not onl

In a political landscape where it seems the head demon in charge has unchecked power to tear everything apart, Zohran Mamdani stands as a bright beacon of what a leader can be.  I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Mr. Mamdani - on a first date of all things -  and somehow ran into each other twice in the same night. The second time, after only a two-minute conversation earlier, he remembered my name and  the magazine I worked for. That moment has stayed with me because i

The “black guy dies first” line has become shorthand for a long-standing, maddening expectation in American horror: Black characters show up, they warn us of danger (or crack a joke), and then, too often, get dispatched before the final credits roll. That shorthand isn’t just a punchline; it’s a pattern with roots in Hollywood’s representational habits, and it carries cultural meaning about expendability, narrative function, and who is allowed to survive fear on screen. Robin

Ryan Coogler’s career is often described as meteoric, but his rise as a filmmaker is also a testament to vision, discipline, and collaboration. From his earliest short films to helming one of the highest-grossing superhero movies of all time, Coogler has built a reputation as both a sensitive storyteller and a bold director unafraid to tackle cultural and political themes head-on. At the heart of his journey is his recurring partnership with actor Michael B. Jordan, a collabo

We want WEIRD horror. We want women lead horror. And studios are delivering.  Women have always been a crucial and integral part of any good horror film. Carrie (1976), Scream (1996), and Alien (1979) all come to mind when thinking of classic horror films that feature a female lead. Recently however women have been featured throughout horror movies in a new way. With the rise of women starring on the screen in horror as a heroine - even if she is a demented one -  rather t

In the horrific adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie , the 1976 film dives into the life of shy, non-confrontational, and nonviolent (at the time) Carrie White. Carrie is portrayed as a teen with little experience in social settings, which makes her vulnerable to being picked on and bullied in different ways.  “No, it’s not that I don’t like to speak up for myself, I’m just super non-confrontational.” That’s not a statement you should live by, babe. What do you mean you’re ju

If you’re like me and Halloween is one of your favorite holidays, then you know how easy it is to get caught up in the whirlwind of finding a costume, planning the perfect Halloween night, and deciding which of the many events to attend. It’s easy to forget to think about safety! But never fear, I’m giving you 8 safety tips to keep in mind: Travel in groups : Don't go out alone especially late at night. To stay safe, have a travel buddy to stick with so that no one is alone.

Our talk with WHATMORE, the hot new group rebranding the rap game.

It’s 11:30 p.m. You’re about to call it a night when panic sets in — you forgot about an assignment due in 30 minutes. You grab your phone, open your class portal, and see the worst: it’s for English. Four pages, MLA format, works cited. You haven’t done a single minute of research. A late submission means an automatic zero. Then you remember your friends talking about artificial intelligence. Desperate, you open ChatGPT and type: “Write me a research paper on any topic of yo

Who doesn't love to gossip? The college app “FIZZ” is all about starting conversations and spreading information, but how long do we have until this app fizzes out?  Founded in 2020 by Teddy Solomon and Ashton Cofer, Fizz is a social media network that is only accessible to college students. Students create anonymous posts and upvote fellow posts. Currently, the app is used in around 100 colleges and aims to reach 250 by 2024. Founded by investors, the app has gained $41 mill

Though the photo on my LinkedIn page is a selfie from my freshman year of college in my first dorm room, I am now a rising senior. As I approach my final two semesters of my undergraduate studies, I look back on my experience and I wish I had done several things differently. All of my experiences have taught me something about myself, but if I had the opportunity to re-do my undergraduate years then I definitely would. But, since time travel is impossible, I’d like to share s

Being in college can be expensive, but buying the things you want and need doesn’t have to be! Here are some of my favorite student discounts that help me save money every semester: 1. Student Beans Student Beans is an app and website that offers exclusive discount codes for students. Just sign up with your student email to unlock deals from popular brands across fashion, tech, food, and more. 2. UNiDAYS Similar to Student Beans, UNiDAYS provides student discounts for brands

Internships are often seen as gateways to opportunity. There are chances to gain experience, build connections, and get a foot in the door, but for many young people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, internships can also highlight just how exclusive some professional spaces still are. As some organizations are still upholding their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts amidst the current presidential administration, it’s important to look

I know from personal experience how hard school can be as a student with ADHD. I would forget assignments, do things at the last minute, and have a hard time focusing in class. It wasn’t easy, but I developed tactics that helped me do well in school. These tips are certainly not “one size fits all,” but these are 9 things that work for me. I hope you find them useful! Make school work engaging:   The more engaging and enjoyable something is, the easier it is for me to focus.

Even something as simple as an outfit for the first day of school can be a status symbol among students, regardless of grade level. Every school year, there is pressure on students to keep up with trends. Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting to look nice for the first day, but the need to impress other classmates can lead to overconsumption: buying way more than you actually need or use. Because of apps like TikTok and Instagram, trends come and go faster than ever.

My local library never stood out to me as a child. It didn’t smell of old vintage paperbacks or look like the perfect autumnal picture of academia that I would see in the movies. It stood on the main highway of my small Texas town, next to the courthouse and public pool. But there was always a piece of magic in every library visit. Whether it was beaming as I turned in my completed summer library challenge to the librarian or sneaking upstairs to the young adult novel section

Where were you back when being an adult became “adulting”? How many times have you proclaimed that “you’re just a girl” in the face of inconvenient responsibility? And are you often called back to the incoherent sitcom advice of Carrie and Miranda or Abbi and Ilana? In the mid-2010s, television peaked for twenty-something comedies that gave levity and brilliance to the messiness of this era in life. Broad City , Girls, and the oh-so-rewatched SATC  taught us that friendship c

Meg Elsier’s Milestone Moment at Baby’s All Right Rising Indie-Rock artist Meg Elsier delivered an unforgettable performance at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, a milestone in her journey, marking her first solo show since relocating from Nashville. As the opening act for UK artist and producer Martin Luke Brown, Meg set the tone with an opener that surely left the audience eager to learn what’s next for NYC’s newest rockstar. Meg captivated the audience with her tender vocals,

Bows, ballet flats, and suburban softness are suddenly high strung, high fashion. In a fashion week that often prides itself on spectacle and razor-sharp reinvention, Sandy Liang’s Fall/Winter 2026 show oddly felt like a warm exhale in your hometown neighborhood. Cozy, nostalgic, and delightfully suburban, Liang once again proved that comfort doesn’t have to mean compromise — and that whimsy, when handled with sincerity, can be quietly radical on a New York runway. The collec

If you adhere to the yeehaw agenda, 2025 is your year — which is why I’m having my hay day  (pun intended). If you have eyes or an Instagram account, you’ve surely noticed Western wear on the rise, from last year’s runway looks forecasting 2025 to the current New York Fashion Week trends. Big-name brands like Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu, and Prada have all put their boots on the ground, subscribing to the country-inspired wave of fashion now hanging on racks across the U.S. So, who

Seeing an artist live that you know will make it big one day is truly something special. On August 16th, at the Sultan Rooftop in Brooklyn, I had the pleasure of experiencing Pearl live.

While most production companies are focused solely on making content for the big screen, American High saw the potential to grow on the smaller screen. The Syracuse-based production company, founded by Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps, was founded on the passion to make this generation’s teen comedies. Their dedication was solidified when they bought an abandoned high school to operate as their home base for their production office and filming location for future projects. The

Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s meant exploring the internet with curiosity and few restrictions, often stumbling upon random websites by chance. There were no TikTok game recommendations, and Instagram was in its infancy. My after-school ritual in grade school consisted of sitting on my family’s computer playing hours and hours of online computer games, all while soaking my feet in my Orbeez Soothing Spa. Looking back now, this was  the life, an at-home foot spa, accompani

A look into some of the internet’s most creepy (and creative) tales

( Slight Warning: Spoilers for The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, and The Bear )  On May 6, 2004, millions of New Yorkers gathered in Times Square to experience the season finale of arguably the most famous sitcom of all time: Friends. After the episode aired, folks presumably chatted about their thoughts with their friends and family on the subway ride home, and furthermore with their coworkers in the break room the next day. Then we all moved on.  Television has a way of

Tumblr and WeHeartIt led me to believe that it was largely a fashion aesthetic, known for its frills and schoolgirl sensibilities. I quickly learned that it was much more than that.

47Magazine Talks Fashion and what it takes to create culture with designer, Sasha Tarnovsky

Country music, conservatism, and capitalism all seem to be the new trend.

Is the age of Tumblr, TikTok, and Beauty trends destroying us? We talk with Therapist Kelsey Dagen about the real cost is for ever-evolving media.