Thoughts Faithfully Sustainable Is Changing How We Think About the Environment By creating an inclusive community with justice at the forefront of their mission, the organization is changing the face of environmentalism. Reem Farhat, Fordham University
Screens The Cancellation of ‘Patriot Act’ Eliminates a Crucial South Asian Voice on TV Despite speaking truth to power and providing a much needed Muslim desi presence on television, Hasan Minhaj and his show will not see another season on Netflix. Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College
Sounds Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Offers a Glimmer of Hope During a Bleak Time Katy Perry's latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now. Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh
Thoughts 4 Ways to Stay Cool When You’re in a Heat Wave With No Air Conditioning Record temperatures have resulted in rolling blackouts in the western U.S. If you don’t have AC — or even power — here's how to keep cool. Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley
Thoughts People in California Look for Cheaper Alternatives to Braces You don't have to have a mouth full of metal anymore. Daniel Reed
Screens How Has the WWE Been Dealing With COVID-19 Restrictions? When performances depend on a live audience for entertainment, is it possible for the wrestlers and their fans to stay safe? James C. Loftis, University of North Texas
Thoughts What Was With All the Fireworks This Summer? Over the last few months, there has been a surge of illegal firework displays across the nation. But what prompted them in the first place? Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University
Sounds Sufjan Stevens’ Exploration of America Continues in His Upcoming Album The singer-songwriter is painting a complex picture of the United States in his soon to be released album, 'The Ascension.' Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College
Pages A Year After Her Death, the Power of Toni Morrison’s Writing Lives On Few authors captured the human experience, particularly the Black experience, with as much nuance as her. Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University
Thoughts Online Casinos To Play on a Low Budget Just because you don't have a lot of money doesn't mean you can't have fun with some online games of chance. Daniel Reed
Thoughts Democrats Need Anand Giridharadas To Appeal to the People The left-wing populist uses blistering words to speak out against a rigged economic system, as well as those who don't fight hard enough against it. Elias Khoury, University of Michigan
Pages·Screens ‘Siren’s Lament’ Is a Webtoon Series Worth a Deep Dive This digital comic blends manga influences with Disney-inspired artwork to create a compelling tale of romance by the sea. Anna Swenson, Butler University