Articles
PureWow
Since February 2021, Joel has been a part of the news and entertainment team at PureWow (as the only weekend editor), publishing everything from film and TV reviews to celebrity fashion stories. You can find an up-to-date list of all his published articles below.
The rest of the articles featured on this page were originally printed in one of the two publications described below.
ROCKET Magazine
ROCKET Magazine is the premier fashion and arts publication at the College of William & Mary. ROCKET is dedicated to telling political stories through art and writing. From 2017-2019, Joel was a member of the features team, eventually becoming the features co-editor from 2019-2020. To learn more about the magazine and see previous editions, visit their website at the button below.
Inside Tucker Hall
Inside Tucker Hall is the bi-annual newsletter for the English department at the College of William and Mary. In 2018, Joel was one of four students who were hired to spearhead the brand-new publication in order to elevate interest in the department among alumni and current students alike. To learn more about the newsletter and see previous issues, click the link below.
Alum Interview: Carol Garrard (Class of ‘69)
As students at William and Mary deal with unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, alum Carol Garrard (‘69) reflects on her experiences and the ways in which the college has evolved.
Strike A Pose
Historically, ballet has been an inaccessible art form that celebrated the slender, ethereal, Caucasian woman. However, social media may be a conduit through which the field can be salvaged and, quite literally, seen in color. [Content Warning: Brief mention of body image/eating disorder]
White Noise
In the past few years, queer representation in the music industry has skyrocketed, allowing for the pop music scene to feel increasingly diverse. However, Joel Calfee argues that while LGBTQ+ artists have become more visible, there is an underlying glorification of white artists, and the media, as well as consumers, must strive to elevate the work of queer artists of color.