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Should Celebrities Be Pressured To Engage in Politics?

It's become expected of the rich and famous to use their massive platforms to tackle social and political issues, but should they be involved at all?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

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The Best Online Board Games To Play During Quarantine

These games will provide you and your pals with some much needed joy, laughter and social interaction.

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

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‘Caillou the Grownup’ Shows the Terrifying Future of a Spoiled Child

This YouTube series imagines the titular (some might say obnoxious) character of the original PBS children's series as an adult — with the same off-putting mindset he had as a child.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

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The Popularity of Genshin Impact Is Putting Gacha Games in the Spotlight

Gacha games have players trading real money for in-game currency and gambling on randomized items. This new, wildly popular game is bringing more attention to the genre.

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

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Netflix’s ‘Rebecca’ Fails as a Work of Gothic Cinema

The movie, based on the book of the same name, falls short of the unsettling themes its predecessor succeeds at. Its failure results in a film that doesn't know what it is.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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The Bon Appetit Scandal Shows the Need To Address Racism in the Workplace

Following a five-month hiatus prompted by revelations of systemic discrimination, the brand’s YouTube channel is back. Have they made meaningful changes, or are their new BIPOC creators just pure PR?

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Deciding How To Pay for Your MBA

Going to business school can run up the same big bill that undergrad did, but there are a few interesting things to keep in mind to make the whole process easier.

Daniel Reed

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LinkedIn Will Connect You With the Professional World

The popular app is much more than just a job site — it's a place to meet both old friends and new acquaintances in a professional space.

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

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As NBC Introduces Peacock, The Streaming Wars Rage On

The broadcasting network is joining the fray, and it has brought 'Friends' and 'The Office' with it. Our beloved shows are getting divided between an increasingly large number of streaming services.

Katherine Bry, Washington University

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ Explores Love, Sex and Vulnerability

While some critics have dismissed the artist's latest album, a look at the lyrics paints a portrait of a singer who has found some measure of peace after a period of chaos.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

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The Miley Cyrus Cover of ‘Heart of Glass’ Should Surprise No One

The singer's cover of Blondie’s hit song has the public wondering where she has been hiding her edge all her life. She's always been a rockstar though, as seen by her deep history with the

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh