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An illustration of the main characters of Bound.

‘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

In an article about BookTok, the covers of three famous books

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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

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BTS Continues To Prove Their Global Influence With Their McDonald’s Collaboration

While this collab was by no means expected, ARMY fans everywhere were pleasantly surprised and couldn't be more proud of their idols.

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

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The Connection Between Energy Drinks and Your Oral Health

Think about your teeth before pounding down your next Monster, Red Bull or Rockstar.

Daniel Reed

A depiction of "Shadow and Bone" actors Jessica Mei Li and Ben Barnes.

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Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ Is a Story That Burns Bright

The first season of Netflix's new fantasy series, based on New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo’s trilogy, deftly balances adventure, friendship, romance and political turmoil.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

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9 Small YouTube Creators You Might Like Based on Your Favorite Channels

The popular streaming platform offers an endless supply of content. Big creators dominate the conversation, but some underground channels set themselves apart from the rest.

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

An illustration for an article about the overwhelming whiteness of outdoor sports shows a white cyclist biking down a trail, while animals hide in the nature beyond.

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Mountain Biking and the Whiteness of the Trail

The terminology used by athletes and recreationists reflects an underlying violence and a massive racial divide in participation in outdoors sports.

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Another Video Game to Movie Adaptation Gone Wrong

The 2021 adaptation of the classic fighting game series shows that Hollywood hasn’t learned from its past failures in bringing these games to the big screen.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

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‘Blue Banisters’ Is Lana Del Rey’s Attempt To Rewrite Her Story

The singer's recent three releases are stunning and powerful follow-ups to her latest album, yet she cannot evade criticism for her recent actions on social media.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

In an article about "Selena: The Series," an illustration of Selena singing

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‘Selena: The Series’ Provides a Glimpse Into the Life of a Tejano Icon

Though the biographical drama has mixed reviews from fans of the late singer, it is still an important portrayal of the legend's legacy.

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

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Why Movies About Slavery Have Mixed Effects on the Black Community

What's the purpose of such films and who are they for? They can be done well, but only if they don't objectify the victims and are balanced by other films that show stories of Black

Jael Davis, DePaul University

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