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‘The Box in the Woods’ Uncovers a Modern Take on the Detective Genre

Teenage detective Stevie Bell returns in Maureen Johnson's latest young adult murder mystery, which brings a newly diverse voice its classic predecessors lacked.

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

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The Return of Y2K Fashion Doesn’t Mean the Departure of Body Positivity

As popular trends from the late '90s and early 2000s resurface, many rejoice over the nostalgia of the fun clothing styles. But some are concerned about the toxic beauty standards that came with them.

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

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The 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Was Overblown and Underwhelming

This year's disappointing new video game releases and hardware promotions provide further evidence of the conference’s slow decline.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

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The Know-It-All to Journalist Pipeline: Why D.A. From ‘The Magic School Bus’ Was All of Us

Despite the criticism lobbed at her intelligence, Dorothy Ann Hudson is an underrated icon who wasn't afraid to be herself.

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

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Latest Casino Technologies GamStop Players Can Find

Like any other industry, the business of making bets is always moving forward.

Daniel Reed

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The Best Young Adult Fiction Releases of 2021 and Why You Should Read Them

Are you an avid YA reader? If so, you can’t miss the top books of this year so far.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

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‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ Is an Exercise in Languishing Beautifully

In his newest album, Tyler, the Creator describes recurring themes of heartbreak within a wider exploration of social injustice, sexuality and a sense of stagnation.

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

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The University of California, Berkeley Is Venturing Into the World of NFT

The college's recent auction indicates the extensive presence of non-fungible tokens in a financial market that is warming up to blockchain technology.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University