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‘Death Note’ Is Still a Thrilling, Morally Complex Must-Watch

The 15th anniversary of Tsugumi Ohba’s anime is a prime time to revisit the action-packed, mysterious tale of a student who gains — and abuses — incredible power over human life.

Brandon Li, Vassar College

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Fake Tarot Readings on TikTok Have Given Users False Hope

With the recent rise of WitchTok, these misleading videos have become commonplace on many users' For You pages — here's how to spot the real deal.

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

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Celebrate National Poetry Month With These 3 Creators

The writing prompts from these Instagram poets will help you let your inner artistic genius out.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

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Can Forex Trading Make You Rich in 2021?

Forex is a trading market that’s been around for a long time but is more accessible now than ever. Learn whether you can make a fortune from trading on it and how.

Daniel Reed

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‘Where Are We Going, Dad?’ Reveals the Expectations for East Asian Family Men

Toxic masculinity and the importance of filial piety in Chinese families are put on display in this popular reality TV series.

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

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With New Features, Ninjala Proves Itself a Game Worth Playing

The combat game received negative reviews upon its initial release in 2020, but skeptics may have reasons to try it now that, a year later, it includes new weapons, story modes and more.

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

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The Ridiculous Dialogue of ‘Riverdale’ Leaves Much To Be Desired

It's hard to sit through the teen drama with a straight face — and lines like 'Who wants to tryst in the Closet of Love first?' don't make the job any easier.

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College