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Why ‘ACAB’ Works Against the Black Lives Matter Movement

The controversial acronym doesn’t quite point to the institutional violence at the heart of modern policing critiqued by BLM.

Jael Davis, DePaul University

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‘Afterlife of the Party’ Is a Tragic Comedy With a Basic Storyline That Stuns No One

Victoria Justice stars in this new Netflix ‘un’-original that offers overused storylines, subpar comedy and over-the-top scenarios.

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

in an article about fitness YouTubers, someone stretching on the floor in front of their laptop

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4 Fitness YouTubers Perfect for Dorm-Friendly, Effective Workouts

Whether you’re looking to relax your mind with yoga or burn calories without having to disturb your neighbors, these health influencers will help you work out in your small living space.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

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Easy Ways To Make More of Your Spare Time

Idle hands are the devil’s playthings, after all.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of a Toddlers and Tiara contestant, dressed up in a gown and tiara under two bright spotlights.

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‘Toddlers and Tiaras’: Gross or Glam?

TLC’s hit reality TV show followed young pageant girls’ journeys to stardom — but it wasn't always pretty.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

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Tai Verdes’ Debut, ‘TV,’ Exudes Playful Pop and Resilience

On his first album, the singer-songwriter recklessly commits to music, helped by brutally honest lyrics, sonic sheen and a groundbreaking marketing strategy.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

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‘Q-Force’ Is Unfit for Active Duty

While the show seeks to fight stereotypes by taking them to the extreme, it doesn’t go nearly far enough to make a meaningful statement.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

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Yik Yak Is Back and Already Struggling With an Image Crisis

The controversial anonymous social media platform has returned to the App Store after four years of absence, and its rebirth has initiated a long and complicated path to reconciling its ugly past.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

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The Enduringly Toxic Work Culture of Japan

Although the country's strict disposition regarding labor maximizes productivity, it also places an unhealthy amount of pressure on its citizens.

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Jake Bugg for album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning

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‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ Is Far From Jake Bugg’s Best Work

The English musician’s new pop-sound may have been nothing more than a failed experiment.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

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Tell Me Why Is DONTNOD’s Most Inclusive — and Underrated — Game

The creators of the beloved game series Life is Strange have created a new game with the first-ever playable transgender protagonist. While many are singing its praise, the majority of critics have not been kind

Jenna Amore, Oakland University