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No Coronavirus Related Post-Apocalyptic Movies, Please

The trailer for COVID-19-themed 'Songbird' is the opening salvo for pandemic-related films coming out. Are these kinds of productions too insensitive for the world right now?

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

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Top 3 Online Planners To Help You Perform Better in Your Studies

Getting organized is a great way to get a leg up in school.

Daniel Reed

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A Circular Economy Could Help Trash the Status Quo

This economic model, which plans for the continuous use of production outputs, could help the environment and the economy, making one company's trash another company's treasure.

Aimi Wen, Duke University

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Virtual Girl Group K/DA Goes ‘ALL OUT’ With Their First New Mini-Album

Based on League of Legends characters, this collection of (computerized) singers has become a worldwide sensation.

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

An image of a pocket watch for an article on daylight saving time.

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Why the End of Daylight Saving Time Has Everyone Upset

The clocks moved back an hour and messed up schedules of every type. People are not happy about it.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

An illustration of a man hovering above a woman, representing an emotionally abusive relationship.

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How To Overcome an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Here are strategies for your healing journey, from someone who has endured the same thing.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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Staying Safe When Gambling Online

It can be dangerous out there. Make sure to keep these tips in mind so you don't lose all of your money.

Daniel Reed

in an article about Black poetry, an excerpt from Terrance Hayes' poetry collect "American Sonnets For My Past and Future Assassin"

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3 Collections of Contemporary Black Poetry Perfect for the World Today

These works confront America’s deeply racist history and present, and at the same time, explore healing, accompanied by bursts of joy, light and love.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on the COVID-19 vaccine

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Should We Trust in the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine?

One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there's still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

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Period Pants, Sustainable Menstruation and the Research Behind It

Over the past few years, menstruation products that reduce plastic waste have increased in popularity. How do they actually work?

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

A Snowman Sings Along To Christmas Music

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Spruce Up Your 2020 Christmas Music Playlist With These New Additions

Except for Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas,' most contemporary Christmas songs aren't very well known. Here are some excellent candidates for a new 'Christmas classics' list.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University