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Change Your Room and Improve Your Mood for the Colder Months Ahead

It's not just the place you sleep, especially now. Put more effort into making your space a special place you can unwind and enjoy, especially now that winter is up ahead.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

In an article about West Coast wildfires. The image is of a fire behind a California town.

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Wildfires Leave West Coasters Asking: ‘Where Will We Go?’

In a record fire season, tens of thousands of residents of affected regions are forced to leave everything behind, or live with the risks of staying put.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

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‘Wear Their Names’ Illustrates How Brands Commodify Black Lives Matter

Recent uproar against the controversial jewelry line reveals a world of merchandise that misrepresents the movement.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

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Need To Self-Soothe? Try These 7 Calming Teas

COVID-19 and college can cause a lot of stress, but here are some relaxing beverages that can help.

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

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4 Ways That Season 2 of ‘Trinkets’ Improves on Season 1

Thanks to character-driven storylines that are even more compelling than the first season, the show avoids falling into a second-season-slump.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

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What I Learned From Gardening During Quarantine

I've reconsidered my relationship with the present, the future and my environment.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

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The 1970s May Be Gone, but the Influence of Blaxploitation Films Remains

The controversial films were an example of Black empowerment, and their mark can still be seen in filmmaking today.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

colleges blaming students for COVID-19 spread

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Colleges Can’t Blame Students for Coronavirus Outbreaks

Schools need to stop pointing fingers, especially when many of them haven’t taken the necessary precautions to keep campuses safe.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

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Exercise and the Brain: How Fitness Impacts Learning

Good news! You can work out your brain at the same time you work out your body.

Daniel Reed

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Tristen Ikaika Is Making Rings From Silverware, and Everybody Wants One

The social media influencer is molding spoons and the occasional fork into beautiful custom jewelry — and they’re selling out rapidly.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

In article about homeless people and hostile architecture, a photo of a bench with extra armrests installed

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Public Spaces Aren’t Really Public When They’re Hostile to Homeless People

They're open to everyone, right? Not exactly. Many American cities and public lands are designed and regulated in order to oust people without housing.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

In an article about postal service, an illustration by Baz Pugmire

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How the Postal Service Works Around the Globe

What can 55 cents get you? As it turns out, a trip across the country. A closer look into what the postal service looks like in developed countries around the world.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

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