Why I Believe the “Harry Potter” Books Are America’s Greatest Reads
The “Harry Potter” series is a finalist in the PBS series “The Great American Read.” Here’s why we think it should win.
Category: Editorials
Why “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Is the Perfect Read for Your First Year at College
Is “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” one of your favorite “Potter” books? We’re here to say that it’s the best book to read during back to school!
How My Scorn for Severus Snape Helped Me Make a Difficult Choice
Harry Potter has often been a source of comfort for me. In this article, I open up about how the characterization of Severus Snape helped me get through a difficult period of my life.
Muggles May Not Need a Hat: Sorting Based on the Big Five Personality Test
The Big Five is the most reliable measure of personality in psychology. Could it be used to Sort people into Hogwarts Houses?
“Harry Potter” Festivals: The Dumbledore’s Army Gatherings of the Muggle World
In the wake of the end of Chestnut Hill’s “Potter” fest, we look at the importance of the existence of unlicensed “Potter” festivals and gatherings.
Confessions: “Harry Potter” Got Me Through High School
For some, “Harry Potter” helped combat some pretty harrowing times of their own. What does “Harry Potter” mean to you, and how has it aided in making you the person you are today?
A Word Against the Glorification of Villains in “Harry Potter”
Has the glorification of villains such as Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange in “Harry Potter” desensitized us to their role in the story?
Bookstores, Libraries, and “Harry Potter”: Then and Now
How can bookstores and libraries reconjure the magic of “Harry Potter” midnight release parties?
Beyond Black Hermione: Jack Thorne and Disability as Diversity
Jack Thorne’s comments on the inclusion of disability and disabled actors highlight the need for greater representation. Is it time for the entertainment industry to take a stand?
