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SAIC Finally Revokes Kanye West’s Honorary Doctorate

Some students say the decision came too late, years after West's racist remarks.

The Life and Death of a God Complex: Kanye West, Invasive Media, and Mental Health

Casey Wheeler untangles the history of Kanye West's struggles with mental illness, and the messy role that the media played in it all.

Heartbreak Anonymous: Relationship Advice

Our experts tackle some tough relationship questions.

Kanye West Goes West: For Land or For Brand?

Kanye West moved Yeezy's production to Wyoming. But can Wyoming trust Kanye?

Jafa Universe

At the MCA, the brilliant "Love is the Message" dwarfs its own show.

Saturday Night Live in the Age of Trump

Saturday Night Live knows it needs to satirize President Donald Trump, but Trump preempts it by satirizing himself.

Is Everybody Watching Porn But Me (And Other Questions I’ve Been Asking My Friends)

A friend of mine made a joke about casually watching porn with friends and now I’m questioning my porn habits altogether.

Kanye Goes West

Before the MAGA hat, Kanye West hosted a particularly productive recording session out in Wyoming with some of hip-hops rising stars.

From One White Girl to Another: Please Stop

Hey Taylor Swift, we know you can't come to the phone right now, but it'd be great if you would just take a second to reflect on some things.

Philosophy of Jay-Z: Jay Bares his Soul on “4:44”

Jay-Z proves that he's still at the top of his game as a rapper and producer in his latest studio album, "4:44."

Takashi Murakami’s Feast for the Eyes

The renowned Japanese pop artist is at the center of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago summer survey exhibition.

Frank Ocean’s ‘Endless’-ly Woozy Follow Up to ‘Channel Orange’

After four year's of speculation, Frank Ocean's hotly anticipated follow-up to "Channel Orange" has been released — but did it live up to the hype?

Bon Iver’s Back Again

Bon Iver is back, with the band's first release in four years.

An Interview with Walter Massey

SAIC President steps down and talks his legacy, challenges, and Beyoncé

Possible Commencement Speakers

We hope the search committee will sincerely consider our suggestions.