Taylor Swift

A trio of English professors taught the class. Jessica Cook, Michelle Taylor and Emily Jones agreed it made them feel like they’re part of a special intellectual and cultural community.

Known as Swifties, the singer has one of the most loyal fanbases in the world. In return, some have started nationwide societies to form communities that study and honor the icon, and Florida is no exception.

On the heels of a messy ticket rollout for Taylor Swift’s first tour in years, fans are angry. And Swifties say it's not just about getting a ticket. The debacle has spurred broader conversations about economic inequality and political action.

In a Grammy ceremony filled that mixed surprisingly intimate moments with familiar staged bombast, Megan Thee Stallion won best new artist and Beyoncé became the most awarded performer of all time.

Taylor Swift used to be just a considerable blip on the American media landscape -- country music star and tweener heroine.Not anymore, though. With the…