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‘CODA’ Is the Disability Representation We Need

Despite the recent push toward more inclusive storytelling, very few movies accurately portray the largest minority group in the world.

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

In an article about his antisemitism, Kanye West looks down menacingly

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Kanye West’s Antisemitism Finally Crossed the Line

The rapper is no stranger to controversy, but his recent series of antisemitic remarks may end his career. CONTENT WARNING: Antisemitic Language

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

Jack Stauber posing with his album Pop Food

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Jack Stauber: The Man Whose Art Went Viral

The artist's music has enjoyed a recent spurt of TikTok fame, but exactly what kind of music does he make? And why should we be interested?

Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

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Sacheen Littlefeather and her Indelible Mark on Pop Culture

Her lifelong career in activism and media has cemented her cultural legacy.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

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Why Local Drag Matters

From entertainment to activism, this art form is an important part of the queer community.

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

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Is Corporal Punishment Intrinsic to the Latino Experience?

Violent corrective behavior is widely, and often incorrectly, characterized as a culturally specific practice. What danger arises from conflating identity with behavior?

Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

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The Motivation Formula for Exams Will Never Fail You

Learn how to be motivated, manage your time and get organized in order to pass with flying colors.

Daniel Reed

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Best 9 NFT Games That Are Worth Investing Time In

Curious about non-fungible tokens? Here are some things that might pique your interest.

Daniel Reed

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‘Do Revenge’ Is Gen Z’s ‘Mean Girls’

The film offers a witty subversion of the stereotypical high school revenge drama, updated for the 2020s.

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

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This Halloween: Wicca, Witches and More

The spooky season is about much more than candy, costumes and scary movies. Learn all about the rich origins of one of the best holidays around!

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Illustration of a jack-o-lantern full of money, reflecting this year's inflation

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Inflation Is Even Affecting Halloween This Year

With the price of products rising ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, this spooky season is bringing some seriously scary prices.

Margaret Norsworthy-Edghill, Vassar College

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College Students Aren’t at the Voting Booth, but They Should Be

This key demographic is noticeably absent at the polls. What's the solution?

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

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