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Image by Sezi Kaya in article about the benefits of ecotherapy

Ecotherapy: What It Is and How You Can Benefit From It

With the current state of the world, there are an overwhelming number of reasons to feel stressed. Mother Nature can help.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Thoughts

Male Short Shorts Have Made a Comeback With the Five-Inch Inseam

Many men are afraid showing more skin will cause their masculinity to take a hit, but short shorts are sending toxic masculinity out the window.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Illustration by June Le in article about the live-action "Mulan"

Screens

Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Releases to Disney+ for $30 Amid Controversy

The remake is finally being released via the subscription-based streaming service in September for an additional $30 — and that’s just one point of contention.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

An illustration of a couple wearing masks symbolizing the hookup culture present at colleges

Thoughts

How Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Hookup Culture?

As coronavirus cases continue to increase, will students finally adhere to proper social distancing guidelines, or will they continue to ignore them?

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

Going back to school means wasting money on school supplies you won't ever use

Thoughts

Going Back To School? Here’s the School Supplies You Don’t Need

Avoid back strain and wallet drain by avoiding unnecessary purchases.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

These three albums tell a story throughout.

Sounds

3 Albums That Masterfully Balance Storytelling With Musicality

Here are three amazing universe-building concept albums that you need to add to your Spotify queue.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Selena Gomez has starred in many roles throughout the years and is now adding another.

Screens

5 of Our Favorite Selena Gomez Roles From Her 18-Year Career

Selena Gomez has come a long way since her debut on Disney Channel in 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' Now, she's returning to the screen and starring in a comedy series on Hulu.

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of a person in an empowerment self-defense class

Thoughts

Empowerment Self-Defense: Defending Ourselves From Our Own Fear

New feminist safety classes not only teach women how to defend themselves in real-life scenarios, but also interrogate society's response to violence.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh