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College is Over: What Now?

The rising trend of soon-to-be graduates feeling like their university failed to fully prepare them for life after graduation.

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Pages·Thoughts

The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely

Palmer Strubhar, Emory University

Culture·Thoughts

The Perfect Study Break: The Jigsaw Puzzle

While you have some time, sit down and enjoy the twists and turns of starting (and completing) a jigsaw puzzle.

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Film

‘The Iron Claw’ Deserves All The Awards And So Much More Hype

The tragic true story of a wrestling family as seen through a spectacular cast.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Screens·Thoughts

TikTok’s Domestic Dream: Stay-at-Home Moms

TikTok stay-at-home moms construct a narrative of domestic bliss, perfect parenting, and enviable lifestyles that shapes perceptions of modern motherhood.

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

An older man with short, wavy blonde hair raises his hand to his ear, wearing an old-timey ruffled collar under a maroon long-sleeve shirt.

Culture

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Fans, Here’s Some Games You’ll Love!

If you’re a fan of the Game of the Year, here are other video games with similarities that you’ll definitely enjoy!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Music·Sounds

What’s Behind Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s Massive 2023?

Both veteran entertainers broke into new levels of popularity and success with their mammoth tours and film releases.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Fashion

Back to the Future: The 80’s Influence on Today’s Trends

Claw clips and bodysuits and blazers, oh my! 80s trends have yet to fizzle out in society, and here’s why.

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Culture·Thoughts

Essay: If You’re From Africa…

Parallels between my experience and Cady Heron’s, assimilating to American life after experiencing formative education in East Africa.

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Thoughts

The End of The World as We Know It

Why humanities’ morbid fascination with the end of the world is such a universal experience.

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Pages·Students

How ‘Crime and Punishment’ is Relevant to Today’s World

The themes in this novel published over 150 years ago still apply to today’s world.

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

A pair of red ballet slippers stand in point while grey drawings of a nutcracker and a swan stand against the pink background.

Sounds

Five Famous Ballet Pieces That Aren’t Just for the Holidays

Learn About These Iconic Ballet Stories That Will Make You Want to Run to the Theaters

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

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