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What’s Next for Among Us? — The Roadmap for 2021

The beloved game is finally getting the updates that fans are demanding — as well as some surprises that they didn't expect from the game.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

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Buy YouTube Subscribers — The Real and Organic Way

Many suggest using this method to give your channel a boost.

Daniel Reed

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Lionfish Are Invading the Atlantic, and They’re Wreaking Havoc

This saltwater aquarium staple has long since invaded the American coastline. Here's how it happened, why it's a problem, and what people are doing to try and fix it.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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3 Historical Drama Pieces To Watch This Fourth of July

Consider immersing yourself in some American history with the following titles this Independence Day.

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

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Dreamcore Mixes Nostalgia and Liminality for a Complex, Emotional Aesthetic

The trend is reminiscent of dreams. Do the images it depicts make you feel nostalgic or do they leave you feeling terrified?

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

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How the Mask Became the Latest American Culture War

COVID-19 has laid bare many issues in our society, including the politicization of everything — like masking up.

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

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The History of Disney Is Problematic — Can We Still Enjoy Its Work?

The entertainment giant has a long history, filled with both success and controversy. How should an individual enjoy media while engaging with it critically?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

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Bitcoin Scaling and What You Need To Know About It

While the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency offers a lot of benefits, there are a few downsides.

Daniel Reed

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YouTuber Nick DiRamio Mixes Informative Commentary with Humor

Trying to find critical analysis of popular media can be extremely difficult, given how easy it is to express an opinion to the world. This YouTuber, however, has found his stride and passion for film

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

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‘Mice and Murder’ Uses D&D To Tell a Classic Murder Mystery

This story of sylvan sleuths told by CollegeHumor alumni appeals to both Dungeons and Dragons fans and whodunit fans by creatively blending the two.

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale protagonist, June, as she looks at the camera with a face covered in injuries from the season four finale

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Repetition Was Killing ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ but Its Most Recent Finale Saved It

The bloody season four ending of this Hulu adaptation involved vengeance long overdue — and left fans wanting more.

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

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Don’t Plague Television Favorites With the COVID-19 Pandemic

Despite the 'new normal' of coping with the pandemic, production crews must learn where to draw the line between the viewers’ reality with their shows’ fantasy.

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

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