Denee Rudder

With the 98th Academy Awards taking place this weekend, the race for Best Actor has become as much about betting odds as ballots. Prediction platforms, real-time rankings and shifting headlines have turned awards season into something closer to the stock market. TMU sociology professor Paul Moore says this is no accident. “It’s very interesting to see the Oscar race become more like a six-week horse race,” he says.

Many people get nervous when they hear the word “math.” But Kyne Santos, a TMU math grad student, saw a chance to change that. Santos creates short, easy-to-follow videos that make math fun and accessible. But not just any videos: Santos teaches millions of viewers while dressed in full, high-glamour drag. @onlinekyne Ever wonder how this app recommends new videos for you to watch, new products to buy, or new songs to stream?