F Newsmagazine - The School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Art, Culture, and Politics

Sophie Lucido Johnson

Sophie Lucido Johnson is the editorial advisor for F, and has written for The Guardian, VICE, Jezebel, The Nation, and others. She makes a ton of pie.

Jam Comic

A cautionary tale about the dangers of taking pictures of strangers.

It’s Unbelievably Problematic

A flow chart for problematizing everything that's ever been made on earth.

The Public Editor: An Illustrated Timeline

The New York Times recently eliminated its news ombudsman position, and that's kind of a big deal.

‘Wonder Woman’ and the Missed Opportunity

An excellent feminist superhero movie was wonderful in all the most important ways. But let's be real: Was the cookie-cutter romance really necessary?

The Cultural Complexities of a Symbol Raise Questions About Equal Treatment on Campus

An installation piece in the SAIC BFA Show piqued controversy when the artist, Jae Hwan Lim, replaced a Buddhist swastika with an open letter.

‘The Infinite Wrench’ is, Thankfully, Familiar

A late-night favorite returns to the stage — with a different name.

Good Read: ‘I’m Fine But You Appear to Be Sinking’

Leyna Krow's debut collection is the latest from Featherproof Books.

Is the Chicago Polar Plunge Good for Philanthropy?

The Polar Plunge, Ice Bucket Challenge, and events like it might be considered slacktivism. Does it matter?

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