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Conflict Resolution for Non-Confrontational People

Resolving issues at school or work can be intimidating. Here are some tips to do so effectively so that you do not explode from frustration.

Briana Byus, Biola University

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‘How It Feels to Float’ Is the Young Adult Novel That Teens Need Right Now

Helena Fox's debut tackles tough topics such as grief and mental health with immense grace and empathy.

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

A still taken from an episode of Taskmaster.

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‘Taskmaster’ Is the British Game Show With No Equivalent

While many competition series capitalize on stressful situations, Alex Horne's does the opposite, allowing for casual, hilarious viewing.

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

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The Final Installment of ‘Good Girls’ Is Leaving a Complex TV Legacy

While the crime drama has paved the way in featuring plus-size female leads, does this representation trump other questionable casting choices?

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

An illustration of a hot dog and a soda cup with cartoon eyes.

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The AmericanCore Hashtag Pokes Fun at the Exotification of Asian Cultures Online

Though the TikTok trend may appear to be a joke, it highlights the glaring hypocrisy of similar aesthetics like KoreanCore.

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

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CBD Capsules Pros and Cons

While many prefer using oils, many other people are opting to take this substance in pill form.

Daniel Reed

In an article about Gossip Girl, the cast of the reboot sits on a stairwell together.

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‘Gossip Girl’ Had A Problem With Poverty — Will The Reboot Address It?

With a reboot on the horizon, it's important to address the tendency of the original show to treat its less exorbitantly rich characters with downright cruelty.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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Are Gucci’s Best Days Behind It, or Will It Retain Its Cultural Dominance?

The brand has been hobbled by decades of scandals, mismanagement and most recently, COVID-19. Is it in a temporary lull, or is its fate sealed?

Jael Davis, DePaul University

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How Daily Life in Egypt Differs From Daily Life in the United States

Although the two countries are halfway across the globe from each other, they still share many aspects of everyday living.

Salma Heram, George Washington University

Writers and Lovers deals with creativity, love and grief.

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‘Writers & Lovers’ by Lily King Is a Hopeful Portrait of the Starving Artist

The author's realistic fiction novel captures how easy it is to give up on lifelong dreams, among other conundrums that are all too familiar to writers.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University