Stories by Kayla Upadhyaya
'Scandal' concludes its convention-breaking second season
- ABC
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
As “Scandal” closes out its second season, it’s all the more clear that Pope (Kerry Washington, “Peeples”) and her universe are glimmering signs that smart, risk-taking drama can still be found on network TV.
Abrams boldly goes 'Into Darkness' with a warp-speed sequel
- Paramount
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
Even with a simple story and more action than emotion, “Star Trek: Into Darkness” boldly goes and does so at warp speed, leaving you gasping for breath.
Kayla Upadhyaya: I don't cry when I watch TV
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
I don’t cry when I watch TV. Or when I read books or see movies.
Moving 'Men'
- AMC
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
Last season, the clash of the generations (the Dons and Rogers vs. the Megans and Janes and Freddys) picked up speed. Now, it’s in full acceleration.
Students of the Year: Sripriya Navalpakam
- Katherine Pekala/Daily
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
Sripriya Navalpakam isn’t just an entrepreneur: She’s an activist. A Business sophomore, Navalpakam knew she wanted to go to business school when she was in eighth grade.
Episode Review: 'Vampire Diaries' returns to devilish form in latest installment
- CW
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
Like a newly turned vamp opening her eyes to the harsh singe of light, “The Vampire Diaries” emerges from the dismal myopia of its fourth season’s middle-parts transformed.
Kayla Upadhyaya: Showing instead of telling on ABC's 'Scandal'
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
If only network execs put as much thought into selecting content as Olivia Pope puts into choosing which clients to take on … our TVs might finally not be so over-saturated with white dudes.
'Vagina' to come to 'U'
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
On March 21, “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at the University. Ensler penned the play after conducting over 200 interviews with women about their views and experiences when it comes to sex, relationships and violence against women.
Kayla Upadhyaya: 'The Following' doesn't understand violence
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
There are plenty of smart, meaningful series that know how to make the violence work without detracting from the story. “The Following” hasn’t learned that lesson yet.
Kayla Upadhyaya: A 'Charmed' first love
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
My first was a little messier. In fact, it was one hot mess of a first. The very first TV show I ever loved was the WB’s supernatural drama, “Charmed.”
