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‘Jonny Appleseed’ Offers a Poignant Portrayal of Its Indigenous Two-Spirit Protagonist

The latest book from Joshua Whitehead is a deeply moving novel about what home means to a queer Native American kid who is struggling with his identity.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

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Sizeism Is a Critical Problem in the Time of COVID-19

The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.

Katherine Bry, Washington University

An illustration of a maze for an article about finding a job after college.

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Thinking About Life After College Shouldn’t Be a Source of Stress

Searching for a career and a way to be financially stable after you graduate can be hard. But there are ways to de-stress that daunting task.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

An illustration of a girl among the stars for an article on "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"

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‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ Shows What It Would Be Like To Live Forever

More well-known for her young adult work, V.E. Schwab has penned a novel about a protagonist who has acquired immortality — but at an incredible cost.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

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Canadian Schoolboys Are Wearing Skirts To Protest School Dress Codes

Male High school students from Québec made big waves as they challenged the sexism and oversexualization of female bodies built into school clothing regulations.

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan