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‘WAP’ Is the Feminist Anthem We Need Right Now

The backlash to Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion’s hit song is incredibly hypocritical, and ignores the track's empowering message.

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Thoughts

Trump and Scientists Fight Over the Cause of the California Wildfires

While the president blames the state for its fires, the wildfires continue to burn. Better climate change policies and forest management strategies are needed.

Aimi Wen, Duke University

Sounds

‘Bad Faith’ Podcast Offers a Left-Wing Voice in a Time of Crisis

Briahna Joy Gray, former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders, and Virgil Texas of the "Chapo Trap House" podcast mix humor and insight to deconstruct mainstream politics and the corporate-owned media.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Thoughts

Why Continuing Education Is Essential in the Healthcare Industry

Staying up-to-date with new development is crucial in the medical field

Daniel Reed

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YouTuber Li Ziqi Brings the Countryside to the City

Considered a princess straight out of a fairytale by many fans, this Chinese vlogger provides a source of tranquility in a time of peril.

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

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Club Penguin in The Time of COVID-19: Keep Calm and Waddle On

By evoking both nostalgia and a sense of community, the classic game, particularly on private servers like Club Penguin Rewritten, provides a sense of refuge.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Thoughts

Internet ‘Stan’ Culture Needs To Get Rid of Its Cult Mentality

The increased presence of celebrities on social media sometimes makes people think they are closer to their favorites than they are. This can have serious consequences.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

Thoughts

Dollhouses Are Providing the Perfect Escape for People in Quarantine

Aided by social media and the desire to recreate the dream homes of people's imaginations, the old pastime is garnering some renewed interest.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

In an article about Irish immigrants, a photo of Irish countryside

Thoughts

The Stories of Four Irish Immigrants Who Made It to the Bronx

Their stories were all different, but their journey still feels incredibly familiar.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A picture of the three main women on "The Bold Type"

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‘The Bold Type’ Is Worth the Binge Despite Tone-Deaf Actions

While it isn't always as 'woke' behind the scenes, the show still highlights important issues involving gender, race and sexuality.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Schitt's Creek featuring Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Is Finally Getting the Respect It Deserves

After winning nine awards at the Prime Time Emmys, the formerly overlooked sitcom isn't so overlooked anymore.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

Construction Site in article about gentrification

Classes

COVID-19 Has Made College Area Gentrification Worse

The pandemic has made the strained relationships between colleges and surrounding areas worse as students bring both the possibility of infection and rising rental costs.

Katherine Bry, Washington University

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