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The ‘Mulan’ Remake Fails at Nuanced Asian Representation

While ambitious, Disney's live-action version of the beloved tale falls short of portraying three-dimensional characters, instead relying on broad generalities about Chinese culture.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Thoughts

How To Write Reviews on Gambling

You're going to need to know what goes into quality written composition, of course, but there's a few other quirks you should know about.

Daniel Reed

Illustration by June Le for an article on Chadwick Boseman, featuring drawings on Black Panther, Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall

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The 5 Best Chadwick Boseman Movie Roles

The late actor was not only an inspiration, but an incredibly skilled actor as well. Here are the top performances from his iconic career.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

Thoughts

Telfar Bags Ask If Luxury Can Be for Everyone

Luxury bags have been the go-to status symbol for a while, but the top name brands are extremely inaccessible. Telfar changes the game.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Sounds

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Feels Even More Relevant in 2020

The 2015 hip-hop concept album has a renewed importance because of its social and political commentary on racial inequality, institutional discrimination and African American culture.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Illustration by Diana Egan for the podcast Nice White Parents

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‘Nice White Parents’ Podcast Looks at School Segregation

Chana Joffe-Walt uses a compelling narrative style to examine racial and class tension in schools — with students facing the consequences for racial and economic inequalities.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Classes

7 Things To Abstain From To Finish College as a Healthy and Successful Person

There are plenty of things that you probably shouldn't do if you want your college experience to go smoothly.

Daniel Reed

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The ‘Derry Girls’ Soundtrack Is More Than Just Good Music

The show, set in 1990s Northern Ireland, follows five friends as they get into bizarre trouble accompanied by classic hits.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Thoughts

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