On YouTube reaction videos, pop culture’s embarrassing little brother They’re the absolute worst. John Powers March 1, 2017
Students trade in reality for the art of cosplay At last month’s Katsucon, fiction was everywhere. Taylor Stokes March 1, 2017
Donald Glover’s impossibly brilliant career Rapper, actor, writer — the man has done it all. John Powers February 28, 2017
Casey Affleck’s Oscar win highlights white privilege White men are consistently allowed to rise up in society despite words or actions that would prevent others from doing so. Jarod Golub February 28, 2017
The era of Trump has brought with it an unprecedented style of political comedy How comedians are portraying our current president. Jarod Golub February 23, 2017
Six months after leaving Adams Morgan, Crooked Beat Records has found a home in Alexandria “Nothing beats having a community record store.” David Sexton February 19, 2017
Hate it or love it, Episode 7 of The Dive is here With segments about ‘La La Land,’ Valentine’s Day and ‘Game of Thrones.’ Diversions Staff February 13, 2017
How can news coverage of celebrity babies and tragedies coexist? News that Beyoncé is pregnant with twins briefly overshadowed political events. Is that harmful? Lillian Andemicael February 9, 2017
We need more commercials like Budweiser’s Superbowl ad In a time of hyper-partisanship, it’s only natural politics pours over into pop culture. Lillian Andemicael February 7, 2017
Snapchat streaks have become a real way to gauge relationships Friends don’t let friends break the streak. Hannah Yasharoff February 1, 2017