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Porn, Privilege and Privacy: Understanding the Vulnerability of OnlyFans Creators

It's time to recontextualize our perception of the porn industry and its subsequent associations with adult content creators. Unfortunately, Bella Thorne has complicated the matter.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

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Showrunners Who Punished Characters Because of the Actors Who Played Them

Hollywood can be tricky, especially when people don’t get along behind the scenes. What happens when actors and their executive producers generate animosity? Sometimes, their characters pay the price.

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Japanese skincare could be a more affordable option compared to Korean skincare

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The Problem With Korean Skincare, and a Possible Alternative

Japanese skincare products could be the more simplistic and affordable replacement to the Korean skincare routine we’ve all come to know.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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Netflix’s ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Will Leave You Hypnotized

Charlie Kaufman’s latest psychological drama is exactly what you would expect — but completely unexpected at the same time.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

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Hattie McDaniel and Her Bittersweet 1940 Oscar Win

The iconic actress was the first Black person to win an Academy Award, but in a cruel irony, it was for playing a caricatured role in a deeply racist Hollywood.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Image of a ballot being cast in an election

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A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it's important to know what's going on. Here's a quick guide.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of Little Weirds

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Jenny Slate Encourages Readers to Appreciate the Mundane in ‘Little Weirds’

In her 2019 book, the comedian beautifully articulates a fascination with the ordinary, which just might be the key to true happiness, especially during the pandemic.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

A coach stands on the football field observing her team.

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School Sports’ Coaches Need To Acknowledge Eating Disorders

Some aspects of school sports lend themselves to disordered eating. It's time for these programs to reexamine how they care for the mental and physical health of their athletes.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill