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Everyone Needs to Stop Hating on JoJo Siwa

Because of her youthful spirit, Siwa is an inspiration to young kids, but people are quick to criticize the superstar for her over-the-top style.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

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Student Organizations Can Still Be Successful During COVID-19

In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about The Scaredy Cats Horror Show podcast, a shot from horror movie Get Out

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If You Hate the Horror Genre Then You’ll Love ‘The Scaredy Cats Horror Show’

The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

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Thanks to Young People, Ed Markey Beats the Younger Joe Kennedy in Senate Primary

The incumbent senator may be up in years, but his win against Kennedy proves voters aren't looking for a youthful candidate — they're looking for a progressive one.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

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Does the ‘Folk of Air’ Series Indicate a New Direction for Young Adult Fiction?

The genre can be fickle with its trends. However, this series seems to have the hang of these new fads with its fresh take on old tropes.

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

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A Love Letter to an Early 2000s Dramedy: Understanding the Comforting Ethos of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Amy Sherman-Palladino's titular mother-daughter duo continues to make even the worst days just a bit better. The final episode may have aired back in 2007, but fans are still eager to get their fix of

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

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Bella Thorne’s OnlyFans Shows the Damage of Gentrifying Sex Work

When the actress made $2 million in her first week on the platform, she unwittingly harmed the livelihoods of the smaller creators on the subscription service.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

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From Mug Cakes to Granola-Bar Suppers, This Is Dorm Dining 101

COVID-19 has radically changed the school year for college students, especially their dining experience. For many, the dorm is the new dining hall.

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

In an article about the Brown Skin Girl music video, a picture of Beyoncé

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The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University