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‘In the Same Breath’ Takes an Important Look at the Nefarious Politics of the Pandemic

Nanfu Wang’s unrelentingly terrifying documentary about China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak teaches the most pertinent lessons about grief, honesty and human nature.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

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Transgender Man Answers the Questions You’ve Been Dying To Ask

Here are some answers that you might be looking for.

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

in article about Blue's Clues, children hugging the dog Blue from the series

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How ‘Blue’s Clues’ Shaped a Generation

Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, Nickelodeon brought back the series's original host, Steve Burns, to deliver a video to those who grew up watching.

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

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uQuiz Reveals the Endless Allure of Internet Quizzes

The quiz-making platform, noticeably different from the Buzzfeed quizzes loved by millennials, ultimately tells us something about Gen Z and how they use the internet.

Study Breaks Staff

In an article about plagiarism, someone writing an essay on a desk with a laptop, headphones and book

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How To Avoid Plagiarism

It's a big deal — make sure that you're not trying to pass off the ideas or writings of others as your own.

Daniel Reed

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What Makes a Film Unmistakably A24

The movies' unique stories work contrary to the Hollywood blockbusters of the past decade yet stockpile critical praise and adoring fanbases all the same.

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

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Mood Blankets Can Give You an Opportunity To Reflect

Perfect for a generation in the midst of turmoil, this yarn project lets you examine and keep track of your emotions, as well as create something that will last a long time.

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

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The ‘Save the Bees’ Movement Sends an Important, but Incomplete, Message

Yes, it couldn't hurt to support local beekeepers, but the bees we should really be focusing on aren't the domesticated ones; it's wild honey bees and bumblebees we need to worry about.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ Is TV’s Junk Food

The anger-prone chef's hit reality TV program may not be fine dining, but it’s downright indulgent.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

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Who Are the Biggest Casino Operators in Canada?

Get to know the places that you plan to play at.

Daniel Reed

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If You Look Closely, You’ll See That Most TikTok Dances Are Just the Same

These viral sensations are repetitive, making their popularity over more creative works frustrating.

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Notes on Grief’ Grasps Beyond Language

The author's slender book captures a daughter’s hopeless loss after the death of her father, as Adichie searches for both language and meaning but finds both ultimately inadequate.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

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