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The Fitness Features on the Apple Watch Can Be Helpful, but Also Harmful

Depending on your mental health, some of the health and exercise apps on the device could foster some damaging habits.

Jael Davis, DePaul University

How to Find a Therapist as a College Student

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5 Steps To Finding a Therapist as a College Student

For those who want to seek help and guidance, here are some actions you can take.

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

In an article about the Green Knight, Gawain stands in a yellow scarf, holding an axe, against a lush green and black background.

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‘The Green Knight’ Bewitches, Bewilders and Bewitches Again

David Lowery's film provides what audiences came for — mesmerizing visuals strung together with details that create a fantastical yet dreary world — and more.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

In an article about Tiny Meat Gang and Moment House, a pink Cody Ko and Noel Miller float in a small, mostly green room.

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Moment House and Tiny Meat Gang Are Previewing the Future of Livestreamed Entertainment

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and the future remains uncertain, the comedic duo insisted that the show must go on.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Prince's first posthumous album Welcome 2 America released.

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‘Welcome 2 America’ Is a Fascinating Glimpse Into Prince’s Vault of Unreleased Music

Although we mourn the infamous singer's death, we don’t have to mourn the end of his singing and songwriting career.

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

K-Pop girl group TWICE may be getting pushed to their limit

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Is K-Pop Girl Group TWICE Being Pushed to the Limit?

The 'Sixteen' show winners are steadily climbing the charts, but after showing increasing signs of exhaustion, fans are getting worried.

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

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The Surprisingly Complex Virtual Economies of Browser-Based Pet Sims

Online animal avatar games may have been meant for children, but their in-game currencies and markets have a lot going on.

Amy Harris, Utah State University

An article about Disney's fifth first gay character.

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Disney’s Fifth ‘First Gay Character’ Appears in ‘Jungle Cruise’

The action film, though a small step forward for the queer community, is yet another example of a studio trying to gain media attention without any true depth.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

In an article about being a professional princess, an illustration of a princess

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Being a Professional Princess and the World of Party Performances

Donning a tiara and an elegant gown every weekend comes with its own unique set of challenges, but bringing magic to those who need it is an incomparable feeling.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

A still from Korean thriller, The Housemaid.

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‘The Housemaid’: The Film That Inspired the Groundbreaking ‘Parasite’

After it swept the Oscars in 2020, 'Parasite' became a household name. The same, however, does not apply to its predecessor released nearly 60 years earlier.

Alice Han, Pepperdine University