Her Campus at FIU
KEN VS. ANAKIN
Why two of film's most easily identifiable characters resonate with one another, and how audiences see the same man in different fonts.
Her Campus at TCU
Jay Gatsby, You Would’ve Loved “Mirrorball” by Taylor Swift
A deep dive into the song, mirrorball by Taylor Swift, and why it's actually just Jay Gatsby.
Her Campus at MSU
Jacob Elordi: Is The Hype Deserved?
Initially, when seeing Jacob Elordi play the role of Noah Flynn in "The Kissing Booth," I was unimpressed. I found myself cringing left and right at Elordi's performance. Now,...
Her Campus at MSU
Gale Hawthorne: Humanity Vs. Hubris
In The Hunger Games fandom, Gale Hawthorne has been dubbed the "Prim Reaper," with some accusing him of being an immoral, child-killing war criminal. Not that I disagree, but...
Her Campus at Ashoka
Defending a Psychopath
Her rage isn’t subdued — it’s out loud in the most intelligent of ways. She’s the smartest villain in a story full of villains. She outsmarts them all —...
Her Campus at Plattsburgh
Female antagonists deserve more love
Have you ever heard of someone being in their “villain era”? The villains in movies just seem so much more fascinating than the heroes they are opposing. They always...
Her Campus at Bowling Green
In Defense of Rory Gilmore’s Academic Hiatus
*SPOILER ALERT FOR SEASON 5 OF GILMORE GIRLS! It has been out for years! It is worth the watch!*
Her Campus at Plattsburgh
The Male Fantasy: 500 Days of Summer
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Plattsburgh chapter.A number of films, including The Virgin Suicides, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Looking for...
Her Campus at UGA
The Princess Path to Progress: A Gender Analysis of the Animated Disney Princess and Her Live-Action Counterpart
Disney princesses have evolved from reinscribing traditional norms of femineity to inspiring young woman. But what exactly caused this shift and how do the animated princesses compare to their...
Her Campus at West Chester
The Importance of Complex Characters in TV Shows
Ever watch a TV show and come out of it wondering, "why was that so damn good?" Well, I think I have the main reason: the characters! And to...