Taylor Swift’s influence is set to become a subject of academic study as both Harvard and the University of Florida announce courses dedicated to the renowned musician in the spring of 2024. Titled “Taylor Swift and Her World” and “Musical Storytelling With Taylor Swift and other Iconic Female Artists” respectively, these courses will explore various aspects of Swift’s career and impact. At Harvard, the English department, under the guidance of instructor Stephanie Burt, will delve into themes such as fan culture, celebrity culture, adolescence, adulthood, and appropriation.

With training camp less than a month away, the Los Angeles Lakers finally addressed their most important remaining need, agreeing to terms with free-agent center Christian Wood. Wood, who played with the Dallas Mavericks last season, is signing a two-year deal for the veteran’s minimum (approximately $5.7 million in total) with a player option in the second season, according to team sources not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. He’s the Lakers’ 14th player and third center.