Helirayne’s involvement with protests ranges from LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights, as well as gun violence prevention. The UT protests were no exception as she, among hundreds of campus students, raised her voice in solidarity for Palestine.

As a first-time viewer of the Twister movies, I had my doubts, but the film truly blew me away with its focus on human resilience and its unique take on the disaster movie genre, capturing audiences in a remarkable way.

Netflix’s thrilling third season, Bridgerton, focuses on Nicola Coughlan, playing avid reader Penelope Featherington and her love story with long-time friend, Colin Bridgerton. Penelope Featherington's characterization as a wallflower symbolizes the struggles of being introverted in a society that values everything but those qualities.

When I visited the Nowhere Bookshop with my friend, the first thing I noticed was the atmosphere. Sure, I noticed the loads of books lining the shelves. I mean, it’s a bookstore, why wouldn’t you notice them? However, it wasn’t the novels that made the store unique, but the relaxing atmosphere that made me want to explore more.

As a writer, Lana Vargas believes that every woman deserves to experience a great love story. Growing up as a Hispanic woman, she never saw her ideal representation in the romance novels she read. Yet, as she continued reading, a thought lingered in the back of her mind: What if I wrote a book that featured someone like me?

The first Black Barbie from Mattel made an unmistakable impact on the world. She became a symbol of inspiration and validation, affirming that everyone is valued for who they are and encouraging them to be who they want to be.

Carpenter’s music video, featuring her boyfriend Barry Keoghan, captures the beauty amid the chaos of dating someone who not only brings you to tears, but jeopardizes your reputation. For Carpenter, her intentions are clear with her message: Don’t embarrass me.

Often hailed as the Midwest Princess by her fans, queer singer-songwriter Chappell Roan is climbing the popularity charts with her hit album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.