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Sydney Sweeny plays Cassie Howard in "Euphoria" (Eddy Chen | HBO Max)

Examining if scenes in ‘Euphoria’ are too graphic for high schoolers

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | February 7, 2022

HBO is known for displaying graphic sex scenes and nudity in a lot of its originals, but it raises the question of whether high schoolers should watch a show with such content. “Euphoria” is an HBO Max teen drama television series starring Zendaya,...

“Euphoria” displays the real-world problems of teenagers

By Alyse Jones | September 7, 2019

The first season of “Euphoria” on HBO was a whirlwind phenomenon. Despite only being eight episodes, the complex drama showed its viewers a different point of view of a not so typical teenager. Euphoria explores various situations, from losing their...

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ swings into theaters with style

By Parker Otto | July 7, 2019

After “Avengers: Endgame” created one of the greatest comic book movies of all time with an emotional payoff to 10 years’ worth of film, there was much need for a fun, light-hearted superhero film. Thanks to a likeable protagonist, great humor and...

Zendaya sporting a pearl white dress with frill sleeves by Reem Acra at the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards.

2016: A year for fashion

By Danielle Keys | January 5, 2017

Zendaya sporting a pearl white dress with frill sleeves by Reem Acra at the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards.