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How To Stay Motivated With College Coursework

There are days when you just don’t feel like dealing with academic work. Check some simple recommendations on how to get motivated to deal with college coursework.

Daniel Reed

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Culture

TikTok Creators Spark Debate Over the Ethics of Thrifting

After first gaining attention last year, the topic continues to ignite heated discussions on why and how individuals should thrift responsibly.

Briana Byus, Biola University

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Sounds

‘Sour’: A Guide to the Musical Influences That Helped Shape Olivia Rodrigo’s Hit Record

This rising star's debut album leaves behind a genealogy of all the other artists who influenced it, ranging from Paramore to Taylor Swift.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

In an article about single Butter, an illustration of BTS

Sounds

On ‘Butter,’ BTS Sings a Song of Self-Love That Also Pays Tribute to Their Influences

The worldwide pop sensation is once again taking the world by storm with their new summertime anthem, as the band flaunts creative pop references and dance motifs.

Salma Heram, George Washington University

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The Perpetually Delayed ‘Avatar’ Sequels — Where Are They?

James Cameron's groundbreaking film premiered in 2009 and was later promised to be followed by four more installments. But, more than a decade later, where are they?

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

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Sounds

AURORA’s ‘Runaway’ Inspires Whimsy in Millions of TikTok Creators

The 2015 hit song brought the artist an unforeseen amount of attention after it went viral as part of a TikTok trend focused on the romanticization of life.

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

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Thoughts

5 Ways U.S. Online Casinos Have Excelled in 2021

Technology has made gambling on the internet more lucrative, and sites in the United States have done well as a result.

Daniel Reed

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B. Dylan Hollis’ TikToks Provide a Glimpse Into Kitchens of Days Past

The Bermudan TikToker's recreations of historical recipes artfully connect past events to culinary trends of these past eras.

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

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‘Bound’ Is the Model Sapphic Film to Watch This Pride Month

A sapphic love story that culminates in an epic heist, this movie — which portrays a butch-femme pairing that is rare in cinema — truly has something for everyone.

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

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Pages

Are BookTok’s Hyped Up Recommendations Any Good?

Book lovers from around the world connect with each other and share recommendations through TikTok, but are the books actually any good?

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

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Bentellect, Internet Fame and the Issue of Viral Reposting

Viral TikTok user Ben Tarrolly is one of the many social media accounts that recycle content from other creators without giving them their due credit.

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University