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Pink Sauce: The TikTok Trend’s Rise, Fall and Possible Redemption

Now that the dust has (seemingly) settled, let’s talk about the mysterious sauce that's dominating social media.

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

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How Video Games Are Becoming Cinematic

The medium is making leaps and bounds.

Daniel Reed

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Legal Torture: The Use of Shock Treatment on Individuals With Disabilities

Although deeply inhumane, the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center continues to administer the treatment. In light of this unethicality, an outspoken activist movement has arisen, led by the viral hashtag #StoptheShock.

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

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‘Spy × Family’ and ‘Love Is War’: Rom-Coms for People Who Hate Rom-Coms

With their creative premises and unorthodox executions, these romantic comedies revitalize the genre for a broader audience.

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

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Is the New Marilyn Monroe Film ‘Blonde’ Really a Biopic?

This upcoming film based on the Hollywood star garnered criticism already. Is it unfounded or justified?

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

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The Music of Imagination: A Look at John Williams’ Soundscapes

Hollywood’s most imaginative and prolific composer is putting down the baton after 70 years of creating cinema’s most memorable soundtracks.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

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10 Last-Minute Things To Do This Summer

The season is winding down, but it’s not too late to get a few fun activities in before school starts. Consider adding these outings to your final days of vacation!

Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

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Understanding Local Regulations and International Bitcoin Markets

Cryptocurrency's 'decentralized and autonomous nature' is one of its biggest draws, but some local governments are trying to change that.

Daniel Reed

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Rolling Into the Fall Semester, Here’s What’s Good at California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

Matadors will enter the new semester with school spirit!

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

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A Broader Arab American Identity Remains Essential to Americans of Arab Descent

With a continued long and unpredictable experience with immigration and their existence in America, Arab Americans often struggle to reconcile their ethnic identity with their American identity.

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University