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A stylized illustration depicts three of the four new Olympics sports: athletes surfing, skateboarding and rock climbing.

The Beautiful Games: The 2020 Olympics’ Four New Sports

Climbing, surfing, karate and skateboarding are linked by a common thread: an appeal to the inherent beauty and aesthetic nature of athleticism.

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

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Technology at the Service of Online Gaming

Thanks to things like virtual reality, augmented reality and the smartphone, this medium is getting more and more popular.

Daniel Reed

An image of President Biden and Olivia Rodrigo for an article about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Vaccine Is the New Vogue: Encouraging Young People to Vaccinate

As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Mirroring the Could Cry Just Thinkin About You music video, a stylize illustration of singer Troye Sivan shows him leaning on the edge of a pool wearing a white sailor hat and holding a microphone.

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Troye Sivan Dropped the Full Version of ‘Could Cry Just Thinkin About You’ — and It’s Beautiful

The singer's latest song returns to the lyrics and sounds that made his debut album, 'Blue Neighborhood,' such a long-lasting hit.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

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This Isn’t a Free Website: Tumblr Announces New Paid Subscription Feature

The social media platform will introduce Post+ to its users as a way to generate earnings for creators. But not everyone is happy about it.

Study Breaks Staff

An illustration depicts some famous shots from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, featuring several of the Kardashian women.

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‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’: Looking Back on Their Most Memorable Moments

With their 10th and final season airing this year, let's take a look back on this famous family's best headlines.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

An article about gatekeeping that references Brockhampton.

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Thanks to TikTok, There’s No Such Thing as Gatekeeping

The addicting app has boosted the popularity of previously unpopularized movies, music and books, but is it for the better?

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

mushrooms in an article about mushroom supplements

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Some Mushroom Supplements Work, But Most Don’t — Here’s Why

When it comes to these products, do your research first.

Daniel Reed

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Sony’s State of Play 2021 Earns Mixed Reception and Underwhelms Fans

With PlayStation 5 availability still limited for most consumers, it’s unclear how Sony's upcoming lineup will convince players to buy a new console.

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Illustration of the space rivalry between Amazon and Virgin Galactic

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Amazon and Virgin Galactic Founders Head to the Stars, but Does It Matter?

Two multibillionaires have recently traveled tens of miles from the Earth's surface. The rest of the world is still waiting for a reason to care.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

An illustration of Pratt in 'The Tomorrow War'

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‘The Tomorrow War’ Is Chris Pratt’s Latest Venture Into Sci-Fi

The actor continues to make a splash in the genre despite often being labeled as the 'worst' Chris by social media.

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

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Everything Sims 4 Players Need To Know About Cottage Living and the New Update

The latest expansion pack for this iconic game allows players to 'feed their souls (and their chickens!).'

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

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