Liza M. Hinchey, Wayne State University Political chasms, wars, oppression … it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless watching these dark forces play out. Could any...
Laura O’Flanagan, Dublin City University Moana 2 Moana isn’t a typical Disney heroine, stating quite clearly in the latest instalment, Moana 2, that she is not...
Erin Coughlan de Perez, Tufts University These days, it’s hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the...
Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton Do the Ten Commandments have a valid place in U.S. classrooms? Louisiana’s Legislature and governor insist the answer is “yes.”...
Aarin-Conrad Allen, Florida International University The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators. And yet, these charismatic mammals face numerous threats. Manatees are struck by...
Jessica Maddox, University of Alabama Ruby Franke was once one of the most popular YouTube family vloggers, posting videos featuring her husband and six children on...
Following the downing of several unidentified objects, the U.S. military is focusing on identifying UAPs or UFO, which may include balloons, secret technologies, or atmospheric phenomena.
Scott Malia, College of the Holy Cross It’s scary movie season, a time when many people watch films about zombies, serial killers, werewolves, magic and mysterious...
Christopher Damman, University of Washington Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often...
Experiencing controlled fear can enhance social bonds, increase resilience, and offer psychological benefits, making horror entertainment a healthy distraction from scary real-life terrors.
