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Illustration of a girl drinking hot water.

It’s Time to Ditch the Ice: The Many Benefits of Drinking Hot Water

While there is a certain stigma attached to consuming this drink warm throughout the Western world, it's not as odd as you might think.

Karen Lu, Yale University

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EdTech’s Impact on Distance Learning

The education industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and modern IT solutions make it happen. Check here what impact EdTech has on distance learning.

Daniel Reed

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The Politics of Fantasy Novels Are Important

These books can create any world that they want — so why do so many go out of their way to recreate the same problematic assumptions found in the real world?

Jael Davis, DePaul University

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On ‘Stoned at the Nail Salon,’ Lorde Proves ‘Solar Power’ Critics Wrong

The artist's return to music has been met with criticism, but her recent single may be a winner with fans of her previous work.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

Pinocchio in Disney's Animated Adaptation

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The Story of Pinocchio Still Resonates, Even Nearly 140 Years Later

The tale has persisted for more than a century, with two new adaptations coming in the near future.

Amy Harris, Utah State University

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

Thoughts

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

Thoughts

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.

Thoughts

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.

Sounds

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

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