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In an article about the app Ray, an illustration by Shelly Freund of two people on the phone

Ray Is a Free Mental Wellness App Where You Talk With Real People

Need more than meditation, but can't make therapy? Two Stanford students designed something that would allow people to get the help they need, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.…

June 18, 2020

In an article about Pride Month, someone in front of the computer in a room with a rainbow flag

Queering the Quarantine, or How To Celebrate Pride Month 2020 at Home

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

In the wake of the pandemic, hundreds of Pride events have been cancelled. Here's how you can still take part even if you can't do it in-person.…

June 18, 2020

Illustration for a article on black-owned businesses by Veronica Chen

5 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Be Supporting

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Wondering how else you can support and elevate black voices during these trying times? Check out these five stores owned by black individuals.…

June 17, 2020

Lauren London Opens Up About Gangs and Gun Violence on ‘Red Table Talk’

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

In an interview with Jada Pinkett-Smith, the actress tries to come to terms with the death of Nipsey Hussle and shares the impact that gang violence has had on her life.…

June 17, 2020

Protesters march alongside a "Black Lives Matter" banner at one of many protests across the globe

How To Support Black Lives Matter Protests Without Marching or Donating

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

It may seem like the only meaningful action right now is to hit the street, but there are plenty of other options to support the movement, even if you don't have any money.…

June 17, 2020

How To Host a Fun Virtual Game Night With Friends During Quarantine

Daniel Reed

Just because you can't be together in person doesn't mean you can't have a blast.…

June 17, 2020

Lessons I’ve Learned From the Queer Icons Who Raised Me

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

These role models from the LGBTQ+ community have helped me become a more authentic version of myself.…

June 16, 2020

Illustration by Sid Estelle of an individual watching digital theater on a laptop

Digital Theater Productions Will Be the Answer Long After Quarantine Ends

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

The solution to Broadway's struggles during the pandemic might be the solution to theater's accessibility issues even when social distancing ends.…

June 16, 2020

Illustration by Ellen Budell of an individual bird-watching on a hill

Bird-Watching Can Bring a Sense of Freedom to Quarantine

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

For those trapped inside because of social distancing, birds can provide a powerful symbol of personal autonomy.…

June 15, 2020

Photo from Charli XCX's how i'm feeling now photoshoot

Charli XCX Fails To Break New Ground on ‘How I’m Feeling Now’

Emma T., UC Berkeley

With her new album, many listeners had hoped the artist would create music that cemented her genius. Instead, fans were left underwhelmed.…

June 15, 2020

In an article about COVID-19 and the music industry, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone with a keyboard and microphone

Adapting to COVID-19, the Music Industry Finds Success in Livestreams

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.…

June 14, 2020

Recording bootlegs of a theater production

How Will Bootlegs Affect Broadway Once Quarantine Is Over?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

People are watching illegally recorded videos of Broadway shows now more than ever. Will this lead to larger audiences after the pandemic? Or will it lead to the demise of theater?…

June 13, 2020

In an article about Murakami and running, a person reading while walking up a hill

Haruki Murakami Sees a Common Thread Between Running and Writing

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The acclaimed novelist writes that, much like writing, running requires deliberate practice, even when you don't feel completely passionate about it.…

June 12, 2020

Wearing face masks has the potential to bring people together.

In an Individualistic Society, Face Masks Show the Need for Community

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Whether it's to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or showing solidarity at a demonstration, donning the protective gear points toward an impulse to think of the greater good.…

June 12, 2020

In an article about his latest album 3.15.20, a screenshot of Donald Glover

Donald Glover’s ‘3.15.20’ Is the Perfect Send-Off for Childish Gambino

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

The actor and musician's fourth studio album shows just how much he has matured both musically and creatively throughout his career.…

June 11, 2020

Ali Wong is best known on the stage of her Netflix comedy specials.

Ali Wong’s Funny and Touching ‘Dear Girls’ Puts Her Comedy to the Page

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Framed as a series of letters to her daughters, the star comedian uses her book to explore life experiences, inequality and her culture with her trademark vulgar hilarity.…

June 11, 2020

University of California Is Eliminating the SAT/ACT: Will There Be Consequences?

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Getting rid of standardized testing could alleviate some problems with the college admissions process, but it will also have some unexpected ramifications.…

June 11, 2020

In an article about the We Are One film festival, an illustration by Diana Egan of two film reels and a slate board

‘We Are One’ Takes the Film Festival Online, but There Are Mixed Reactions

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

COVID-19 has postponed Cannes and Tribeca, making room for internet-only alternatives. Can these newcomers match what made their in-person predecessors so great?…

June 9, 2020

How To Make the Most of Summer Now That Everything’s Changed

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

The upcoming season might look different than what students expected, but there are still ways to take advantage of the next three months.…

June 8, 2020

In an article about curiosity in everyday life, an illustration of an eye behind a magnifying glass

Cultivating Your Curiosity Can Teach You To Value Everyday Life

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Even while the world feels unstable, it's important to remain interested in it through knowledge, questions and creativity.…

June 8, 2020

Upcoming Film ‘The French Dispatch’ Promises To Be Another Wes Anderson Classic

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Arriving in October, the trailer for the film almost guarantees it will please fans with the director's trademark visual style and cast of quirky characters.…

June 7, 2020

How COVID-19 Has Affected the iGaming Industry

Daniel Reed

The impact of the virus is changing everything in its wake.…

June 5, 2020

‘Time to Hunt’ Is a South Korean Heist Film About Class Struggle

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

This action movie examines the discontent boiling beneath the surface of the Korean economic powerhouse.…

June 4, 2020

In the Parks and Recreation special, the Parks Department members share a video chat

NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’ Special Unites Comedy and Charity

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Pawnee’s Parks and Recreation Department reminds viewers about the importance of laughter and supporting one another during quarantine.…

June 4, 2020

Getting Back to the Gym After COVID-19

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

You might want to go back full-force, but it's better to play it cool and avoid strain and injury.…

May 30, 2020

A copy of the YA novel The Weight of Our Sky

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Set against the backdrop of Malaysia's infamous 1969 race riots, this young adult novel and webtoon deals with the horrors of prejudice and trauma.…

May 29, 2020

In an article about writing a novel, and illustration of a quill and inkwell on a desk with an open, blank book

How To Start Writing a Novel When You Don’t Know Where To Begin

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

There's so many approaches that you can take; the important thing is to do what feels right to you. …

May 28, 2020

In an article about mental health under quarantine, a person with a cup of coffee on a couch

The Quarantine Gives Us Time To Work on Our Mental Health

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

During this time of uncertainty and hardship, becoming more aware of ourselves and the world around us is a helpful way to take care of our emotional state.…

May 26, 2020

After Leaving Smosh, Anthony Padilla Continues To Put Out Great Content

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Three years after leaving his original comedy channel, the YouTuber is branching out while still staying true to his hilarious roots.…

May 26, 2020

Illustration by Elizabeth Wong of a penguin rereading a book indoors

Why Everyone Is Rereading Their Favorite Books in Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

During stressful times like these, it's reassuring to return to old, beloved stories instead of forging into the new and unknown.…

May 21, 2020

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