Happy New Year, readers! Are you looking to enhance your writing portfolio this year? The Hudsucker is looking for new writers to join our team! If you are a dedicated, passionate writer, send your application to us. We are looking for friendly individuals who can be team players, are sociable and enthusiastic personalities with a sense of humor […]
The Hudsucker’s 2014 Year in Review
We’ve had an amazing 2014 at The Hudsucker and with two years going strong, our creative and passionate team of writers have seen much success from their contributions to our online magazine. From interviews and reviews, research pieces and commentaries, to series and group collaborations, there has been much to discuss and read in the past year, […]
Letter from the Editor: Live Everyday with Intention
It’s hard to believe anything worthwhile can come out of challenging times when you’re suffering the pangs of a moment while the abyss of darkness seems eternal, and through these hard times you clearly see not just what needs to be done, but the type of person you want to be. If you change the way you look at things in life, the things you look at will change.
We’re All Cool: The Fiction That is “The Cool Girl”
In her novel Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn defines the perfect girl of the twenty-first century. The novel’s primary female character Amy, has a long speech in which she details this perfect girl, a creature she calls the “cool girl.”
There Is Nothing Flattering About Harassment
Back in August Doree Lewak wrote in the New York Post that she found catcalls flattering. She went on for paragraphs about how being shouted at by men, specifically construction workers, made her feel sexy. She even said she willingly and excitedly enjoyed being their “objectified sex thing.”
Guest Writer, Kate Stoltzfus: How a Quest for Color Can Change Your Perspective
Today The Hudsucker welcomes the multi-talented Kate Stoltzfus—digital strategist, blogger and host of CreativeMornings/Pittsburgh. The outgoing and congenial Pittsburgh inhabitant is also the creative mind behind Yinzpiration, and co-pilot of Propelle.
Guest Writer, Michael Matti: 10 Reasons To Travel While You’re Young
Today The Hudsucker welcomes Seattle based photographer, Michael Matti. As a keen observer of life with a passion to travel and create, Matti’s main drive can be found in the intricacies of creativity, reveling in the marvels of the world, and being in awe of nature.
Michael Johns: Commemorating Our American Idol
The Hudsucker is a true testament to the power of dreams, dedication, and friendship. Our site owes a lot to the late, great, Michael Johns because of the influence he created and the bonds of friendship he shaped. To celebrate and honor his memory, our team shares with readers how this extremely kind, thoughtful and warmhearted soul impacted our lives in a piece commemorating his life.
The Girls with Glasses: “I’m Not Fancy”
As Iggy Azalea’s infectious track “Fancy” is shaping up to become this summer’s biggest hit, that means we can look forward to a slew of hilarious parodies on the web! One such particular parody belongs to our friends over at The Girls With Glasses.
Letter from The Editor: Celebrating Our Second Anniversary
As the Editor-in-Chief of a pop-culture and lifestyle digital magazine, I’m extremely humbled and honored that I get to share the joy of our success with such a fantastic and well-accomplished team of writers.
Celebrating 30 Years with “Ghostbusters”
With this summer spewing high-budget blockbusters left and right, there’s one film that has already won the hearts of audiences and fans alike, inspiring genuine admiration and enthusiasm. This month marks the 30th anniversary of Ivan Reitman’s classic, Ghostbusters—a film regarded most fondly today by fans, both new and old.



























What We’re Owed: Musicians and Audience
by Nicole Drum on December 26, 2014 in Music, News, Opinion
In September, Talib Kweli Greene published a piece on Medium about Lauryn Hill. Specifically the article was about how people feel about Lauryn Hill and their demands in regards to her music and her performance. In an over-simplified nutshell, Greene stated that when people paid to attend a Lauryn Hill performance they weren’t paying to […]