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Skinny People & Oversized Jeans: Trendy or Entitled?

Popular TikTok fashion trends like wearing extremely oversized clothing make plus-sized clothes inaccessible, but also shames plus-size people for their bodies.…

April 10, 2024

In this article -- about how sites like TikTok are enabling new ways of preserving memories like a digital scrapbook -- a girl with a red shirt and hair is smiling at posts on her iphone against a blended background of pink, orange and green, dotted with brown stars. A speech bubble extends from the phone, containing old photographs and hearts, representing the memories found in the posts therein.

The Rise of Digital Scrapbooking: How TikTok Makes Nostalgia Trendy

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

How has TikTok made a universal feeling we all have become viral? How do we use this platform to commemorate milestones?…

February 19, 2024

In an article about Netflix's persuasion, Dakota Johnson in front of down arrows

Netflix’s Trendy Take on ‘Persuasion’ Lets Down Intended Gen-Z Audience

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

She’s a ten, but she’s nothing like the original novel.…

August 10, 2022

Photo of a child influencer and KGOY in action.

KGOY, Social Media and the Effect It Is Having on Today’s Trendy Teens

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

As generations go on, young people act older and older — a phenomenon known as 'Kids Getting Older Younger.' Today, influencers dictate this ongoing process.…

July 7, 2021

Illustration of woman using Overtone conditioner

I Tried oVertone, the Trendy Color Conditioner, so You Don’t Have To

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Is it the way for easy, at-home hair coloring, or will you just end up disappointed?…

March 11, 2020

Celiac Sucks: Stop Making Gluten-Free Diets Trendy

Abby Webb, Rice University

The rising popularity of the gluten-free diet endangers the wellbeing of people actually suffering from gluten intolerance.…

October 20, 2019

11 Self-Defense Weapons That Are Tiny, Trendy and Just as Effective

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

Self-defense has moved past pepper spray into some pretty classy, inconspicuous options.…

June 21, 2018

The Trendy Danish Lifestyle Concept Your Semester Needs

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

Add simplicity and bliss by living the hygge life.…

August 28, 2017

Trendy Frenzy: Spring’s Must-Have Madness

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

From long locks to slinky scarves, these are the hottest spring trends to watch out for.…

January 23, 2016

Illustration of actors on a theatre stage getting ready to bow.

6 Fantastic Musicals to Fit the Vibe

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Are you a theatre kid in search of a new favorite musical? From old classics, to some newer favorites, to small musicals, here’s a few, just for you.…

March 14, 2024

DNF: BookTok Recs to Avoid

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

A list of BookTok favorites to avoid at all costs!…

January 31, 2024

For an article on the history of the bob hairstyle, a magazine is open on an image of a women with an outline across her head that indicates hair. An offscreen figure points to the opposite page, where a blonde cutout bob hairstyle is present.

Bobbing for Compliments: The Haircut of the Fall

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Maybe she was born with it, maybe it’s her haircut.…

November 10, 2023

For an article about true crime television, two blonde women in jackets stand in front of a big head of a man with 70s style square glasses. They are set inside a black and white television set.

Desensitizing the World to True Crime

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The trending true crime entertainments are making us less empathetic.…

October 31, 2023

In an article about poetry slideshows, an image of a woman in a dress lying on her side while facing a wreath.

Poetry Slideshows: New Age Expression or Just Another Trend?

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

TikTok lends itself to digital poets everywhere. Will the artistic movement be as fleeting as the platform?…

August 15, 2023

In an article about "The Great Gatsby, a man and woman dance surrounded by the splendor of the roaring 20s.

Still Roaring: The Cultural Persistence of ‘The Great Gatsby’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

From the 1920s to the 2020s, Fitzgerald’s portrayal of desire, decadence and destruction never gets old.…

August 14, 2023

In an article about wedding band trends couples hands with wedding bands.

Wedding Band Trends: The Ultimate Guide

Daniel Reed

This guide will help you find contemporary wedding bands that suit your style and budget.…

August 9, 2023

Are TikTok’s Sped-Up Songs Ruining Music?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.…

February 28, 2023

A tourism photo of a Hawaiian beach displaying the word "ALOHA" written on the beach with shells.

Tourism vs. Taking from Locals

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

This is how to engage responsibly on your next adventure.…

February 27, 2023

Illustration of a plus-sized woman and clothes

The Best and Worst Places to Shop for Plus-Sized Clothing

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

Finding clothes that fit your body shouldn't be an impossible task!…

January 6, 2023

A screenshot from tick tick boom shows lin manuel miranda and another person in a bookstore

‘Tick Tick Boom’ Is the Solution to Problematic Movie Musicals

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

As these popular shows become worse in quality and reception, a fairly recent release may provide an answer!…

January 6, 2023

in article about the clean girl aesthetic, illustration of different desk set-ups common to the trend

The Clean Girl Aesthetic Sets Unrealistic Expectations for ADHD Girlies

Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury

There's nothing wrong with staying up-to-date on trends, but this one may cause more harm than good. …

December 11, 2022

in article about bopdrop, woman laying on the ground writing in notebook while listening to music

Is bopdrop the New Instagram?

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

This social media platform is connecting music lovers everywhere one song at a time. …

November 10, 2022

Is Indie Sleaze the Next Big Fashion Trend?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Could the indie sleaze aesthetic be the next Y2K? Fashion trend experts predict a comeback for the aesthetic, but what does that entail?…

September 18, 2022

A picture shows social media book accounts on a phone alongside a book and bookmark

Don’t Dismiss Social Media Book Accounts

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

Bookstagram and BookTok have flooded brick-and-mortar bookshops with a new wave of literature lovers.…

September 16, 2022

A drawing of fall fashion shows clothes floating against a blue background

Fall Fashion Trends You Can Expect This Year

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

As the weather begins to cool down, new style guidelines are starting to warm up, for better or for worse.…

September 12, 2022

Will Silver Be the Newest Jewelry Trend of 2022?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Some people are saying goodbye to gold and hello to this 'second-place' precious metal.…

September 8, 2022

Crochet Fashion Is Here To Stay: Here’s How To Do It Sustainably

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Maybe you want to pick up a hook, or maybe you just wanted someone to talk you out of clicking 'buy' on that crocheted crop top. Here is how you can craft with a clear…

September 4, 2022