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‘The Bromance Book Club’ Is a Subversive New Kind of Romance Novel

From battling toxic masculinity to teaching about the power of Pinterest, Lisa Kay Adams strives to critique gender norms and the limits of the romance genre.

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Screens·Sounds

‘The Rap of China’ Shows How Chinese Rap Has Strayed From the Genre’s Roots

While hip-hop and rap have become a phenomenon in China, these artists have abandoned both the genre's Black roots and its emphasis on authenticity.

Karen Lu, Yale University

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Thoughts

10 Money-Saving Tips for Students

Learn some skills that will be useful for the rest of your life.

Daniel Reed

Baron Batch in front of one of his murals

Thoughts

Baron Batch Is a Former NFL Player Turned Revolutionary Pittsburgh Artist

The retired professional athlete has taken his city by storm with striking graffiti-style pieces and inspirational, poetic quotes that exemplify the obstacles faced by many modern muralists.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

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Natural Ingredients Are Not Always Better in Skincare

Some mindful consumers believe synthetic products contain harmful and toxic chemicals, but many lab-processed compounds are perfectly safe.

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Photograph of a woman painting outside for an article about creative artists during the pandemic. (Photo by Tetiana Shyshkina from Unsplash)

Thoughts

How Creative Artists Have Coped During the Pandemic

With a number of artistic spaces closed due to COVID-19, many innovators are finding new ways to turn their extended time at home into an advantage.

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

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Best Instagram Feed Plugins for WordPress in 2021

Ensure that the people who visit your website aren’t away from social media for too long.

Daniel Reed

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on To All the Boys: Always and Forever

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In ‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever,’ Lara Jean Makes Tough Decisions

Is the third time always a charm? In the last installment of Netflix's beloved teen romance trilogy, we finally get to see how it all ends for Peter and Lara Jean.

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on Bridgerton

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‘Bridgerton’ Versus ‘Gossip Girl,’ or How To Make the Rich Relatable?

While both series deal with scandals in high society, the recent Netflix Original fails at humanizing its wealthy and pompous cast of characters.

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

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Screens·Thoughts

Reimagining the Last Star Wars Trilogy, With the Stories From the New Series

Could the last three films have been better and less divisive if they had the characters in ‘The Mandalorian’ and other upcoming Disney+ series?

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

In an article about cosplay, Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad

Thoughts

Cosplay: 5 Best Movie Costumes To Banish Your COVID-19 Blues

A little dress-up never hurt anybody.

Daniel Reed

A photograph of Houston, Texas for an article about Californians flooding to Texas. (Photo by Vlad Busuioc from Unsplash)

Thoughts

The California Exodus: How Texas Is Becoming the New Hollywood

The moves of notable celebrities like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are having an impact on the Lone Star State, but no one is sure what the final result will be.

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

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