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TikTok Is Defining a New Wave of Popular Music

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The videos are more than just dances and lip syncing challenges — the app is changing how we find music, and even affecting the music charts.…

July 5, 2020

The Late Christo and Jeanne-Claude Made Art Out of Impermanence

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Famous for wrapping the Reichstag among other things, the husband-wife duo embraced the ephemerality of their installations.…

July 4, 2020

In an article about WWOOF, an illustration of two people tending to a field of crops with chickens

WWOOF Is an Educational Adventure That Is Anything but Pre-Packaged

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The international database of organic farms paves the way for a hands-in-the ground learning opportunity amidst the global pandemic.…

July 3, 2020

A cat entering a magic portal to another world

The Fantasy Trope of the ‘Magic Portal’ Feels Incredibly Appropriate Right Now

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

So-called ‘portal fantasy’ reveals the awe, fear and transformative power of traveling to another world — one that might be appealing in our present dystopia.…

July 3, 2020

In an article about J.K. Rowling and her transphobia, a scene from Harry Potter, The Order of the Phoenix

Why the Magical World of ‘Harry Potter’ Now Belongs to the Fans, Not J.K. Rowling

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Just because the author has revealed her transphobia doesn't mean fans have to completely abandon the the franchise. Instead, they can reclaim it.…

July 3, 2020

Illustration by Daisy Daniel's on a hand writing letters, next to an open mailbox

Becoming Pen Pals With My Best Friends During Quarantine

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Sending letters through the mail provides a more physical connection than messages over digital platforms.…

July 2, 2020

How and Why You Should Support Black-Owned Bookstores

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.…

July 1, 2020

The New Voter’s No-Sweat Guide to Voting

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Election season is upon us, and learning how to vote is the first step to exercising your rights. Here are the basics of the process for all you new voters out there.…

July 1, 2020

Solo Travel Looks Great, But It’s Not For Everyone

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Famous vloggers romanticize traveling alone, but it's not everything it's made out to be.…

June 30, 2020

In an article about LGBTQ+ owned brands, a woman in a white shirt with rainbow stripes

LGBTQ+ Owned Brands To Support During Pride Month and All Year Long

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

From underwear to makeup to clothing to candles, these five companies offer year-round shopping opportunities that support the queer community.…

June 30, 2020

The Return of 2000s Aesthetics Is Unsurprising in an Age of Uncertainty

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The era of Britney Spears and Juicy Couture is back, and it's a perfect complement to the social turmoil being experienced by Generation Z.…

June 30, 2020

The Exclusion of South Asians From a Broader Asian Identity Has To End

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Western society has generalized the people of Asia for too long, and effectively erased South Asians, their culture and their unique experiences.…

June 29, 2020

YouTubers Damon and Jo Make Travel Feel Accessible

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Traveling often feels expensive and out of reach. However, these two show viewers that seeing the world doesn't have to be difficult.…

June 29, 2020

Illustration by Shelly Freund of an individual in the culinary community photographing their meal

Since Lockdown, the Culinary Community Has Become Much More Accessible

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Previously focused on top-of-the-line ingredients and complex recipes, chefs and magazine editors have switched to pantry staples and cooking with just a few people.…

June 28, 2020

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5 Science Podcasts To Help You Better Understand the World Around You

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Whether you're strapped for time, want to learn more about the environment or have the need to comprehend how the mind works, there's something for you.…

June 26, 2020

Why We Should All Shave Our Heads Bald Before Quarantine Ends

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Cutting off all your hair can be a statement, a declaration of freedom or a much needed change.…

June 26, 2020

Illustration by Veronica Chen in article about LGBTQ+ brands

5 LGBTQ+ Brands To Check Out and Support This Pride Month

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

From breaking down barriers in the jewelry industry to crafting candles named after famous pop culture witches, these LGBTQ+ brands are worth buying from.…

June 25, 2020

Illustration by Diana Egan, University of Kentucky of a tiny home in a field, reflecting the tiny lifestyle

Tiny Lifestyles Are More Complicated Than You Might Think

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The trend is attractive because it promises freedom and simplicity. But even in a tiny house, life can still be pretty complex.…

June 25, 2020

Illustration of someone in their art studio.

Why It’s Important To Make Art Just for the Sake of Making Art

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

While modern capitalism and the looming recession pressure hobbyists to monetize their creative work, it's important to remember why we do it in the first place.…

June 23, 2020

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Schools were thrown headfirst into digital classrooms and the outcomes have been deemed less than successful. Now we are left to fill in the educational gaps.…

June 23, 2020

Playlists stream off of your home computer and smart phone.

Digital Playlists Mark the Sounds of a Social Revolution

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Whether overtly political like Rachel Cargle's 'Revolution Playlist,' or just something you made for a friend, playlists can function as spaces to heal, resist and connect.…

June 23, 2020

In an article about COVID-19 mourning, two people in face masks

How To Mourn the Lives Lost to COVID-19 in the United States

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In spite of pandemic deaths surpassing the 100,000 mark, there has not been significant public mourning. Still, there are ways we can mourn individually.…

June 23, 2020

Loneliness Is a Pervasive Issue That Could Lead to Real Health Problems

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has offered some counterintuitive yet practical advice for navigating what he calls the 'loneliness epidemic.'…

June 22, 2020

Online Learning Can Help Develop Skills and Stave Off Boredom

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Digital classes bleed into the summer as companies like MasterClass and CourseHorse continue to educate people from the comfort of home.…

June 22, 2020

In an article about comic artists, an frame from the comic Strange Planet

3 Popular Comic Artists Tackling Life Issues While Making Us Laugh

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

During times like these, creatives have way too much time on their hands. One result: killer web comics with deadly serious undertones.…

June 22, 2020

Pushing therapy on people who aren't ready for it can do more harm than good.

Therapy Is Great, but Pushing It Onto Others Can Be Harmful

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

It used to be that treating mental health was stigmatized — now, however, some people are shaming those who don't go to someone for help.…

June 20, 2020

Want More of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’? There’s More Where That Came From

Anna Swenson, Butler University

For fans who just finished the series, leaving the world they've come to love just isn't an option. Fortunately, they don't have to.…

June 20, 2020

Nico Walker’s ‘Cherry’ Tells a Devastating Story of Addiction and Crime

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Written on a prison typewriter, the novel tells the story of a young man who falls in love, joins the war and robs banks to pay for heroin — a tale not unlike the author's…

June 19, 2020

COVID-19 Has Made Its Way Onto Wedding Guest Lists

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Brides and grooms nationwide are finding their big days seriously affected by the pandemic.…

June 19, 2020

Elizabeth Gilbert Has Great Advice for Finding Creativity During Quarantine

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Sometimes, you're stuck in a rut, but the 'Eat, Pray, Love' author has great ideas on how to dig yourself out.…

June 19, 2020

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