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‘WandaVision’ Portrays Grief in a Refreshingly Nuanced Way

The celebrated superhero mini-series has been regarded as the TV series of the year because of its many outstanding attributes, such as its detailed depiction of sorrow.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

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How To Find an Old College Colleague

Need to catch up with somebody you used to know?

Daniel Reed

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What Tilt in League of Legends Tells Us About the Entertainment Industry

Tilt — the process of a player becoming increasingly frustrated with a game — can provide great insight into sunk cost and American entertainment.

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

Steph Curry dunking in an article about NBA All-Star Weekend

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NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta Ends in a Wild Disaster

Georgia residents were all over social media last week encouraging non-locals to stay away, but the long-anticipated basketball festival still resulted in a slew of crime and death.

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

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‘Minari’ Explores the Complexities of Family, Faith and Immigration

Lee Isaac Chung's Oscar-nominated film follows a 1980s Korean American family as they search for the American dream and fight to keep their family together.

Michael Boland, DePaul University

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Bitcoin Games on the Gaming Market? Is It True?

If you’re a gamer, get ready for cryptocurrency to make its way into your favorite hobby.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of minimum wage workers for an article about the debate around base pay raising to $15. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

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The Minimum Wage Argument and the Fight for $15

The ongoing debate over raising wages is starting to come to a head, but many individuals are still torn over the basic facts of the matter.

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

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‘Fate/Zero’ Balances Thrilling Combat With Emotional and Moral Depth

The anime presents a diverse array of characters, each with a distinct motivation for their shared quest to attain the wish-granting Holy Grail.

Brandon Li, Vassar College

An illustration of a DIY idea under a caution sign for an article about the dangers of 5-Minute Crafts. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

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The 5-Minute Crafts Channel Is Being Exposed by Other YouTubers

Jarvis Johnson and Ann Reardon are showing viewers why this popular YouTube channel's dubious suggestions can be harmful for children.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

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What’s The Difference Between Video Slots and Regular Slots?

How do these two types of games compare?

Daniel Reed

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Five Years Later, Stardew Valley Still Welcomes Even Casual Gamers Into a Land of Fun

The game gives players the freedom to choose their own means of enjoyment, be it completing events and minigames or simply tending to their farms at a relaxed pace.

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College