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‘Rebelwing’ by Andrea Tang Mixes Dragons, Dystopia and Friendship

Set in an unfortunate future, this novel tells of war, family and the need to find something to believe in.

Laura Song, Biola University

Online courses. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Classes

Online Courses: We Can Make the Most of It!

Taking your school courses digitally can be difficult, but here are a few tips to help you stay on track.

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

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‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey’ Redefines the Superstar

The R&B icon's memoir is a story chronicled by a woman who has known brokenness and imprisonment, but has found her light at the end of the tunnel.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

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Five Nights at Freddy’s Success and Expansion Is Thanks to the Community

What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

College football. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Classes

Because of COVID-19, College Football Looks a Little Different This Fall

As the coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. begin to lessen, universities are working to start this semester's sports seasons safely.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Rihanna

Thoughts

Rihanna, Cancel Culture and Multicultural Education

Should the singer and business woman be de-platformed for her most recent offense against the Muslim community, or is 'canceling' no longer the right path to take?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

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Start Your Own Analytics & Reporting Business

Websites want more views. Maybe you can help, and make some money while you're at it.

Daniel Reed

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‘About Time’ Offers Insight Into Appreciating Our Own Time

Even seven years after it was released, the time-travel film's theme of treasuring the time spent with loved ones remains remarkably relevant, particularly during the pandemic.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

An illustration of a girl in a witch hat with a black cat watching movies. For an article about witchy movies.

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Top 5 Witchy Movies, Just in Time for Halloween

With Halloween coming up, here are funny, scary and spooky films about witches that you should watch.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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The Novels of Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù Are Breaking Down Barriers for the LGBTQ+ Community in China

Despite China’s media censorship of same-sex relationships, the author's books — including 'Mo Dao Zu Shi,' the basis of a widely watched series — remain wildly popular in the country.

Sammi Looi, Baruch College