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The Closure of Several MUJI Stores Reflects Bigger Shift Toward Online Shopping

As the beloved brand prepares to close its California locations due to the pandemic, an uncertain future for the company’s U.S. operations presents itself.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

AAVE is often used by white people on popular social media apps

Thoughts

Dear Non-Black People, AAVE Is Not ‘Stan’ or ‘Internet Culture’

The use of African American Vernacular English has become increasingly popular on social media, but ultimately, it exploits Black expression.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

An illustration of the members of Peach Pit

Sounds

Meet Peach Pit, Your Lovably Self-Deprecating Indie Fixation

The up-and-coming surf rock pop band uses mundane, everyday scenarios to express deep longing in their most recent album, 'You and Your Friends.'

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Image from Instagram in article about Married at First Sight

Screens

Could ‘Married at First Sight’ Damage How People View Relationships?

Dating shows that emphasize forced emotional connection and de-emphasize physical connection can be detrimental, especially for young people.

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Pages

Emma Lord’s Debut Novel, ‘Tweet Cute,’ Is the Perfect Gen-Z Romance

The book is full of social media, insane baked goods and a love story you can’t help but root for.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

In article about disabled college students returning to campus, an image of an accessibility sign

Classes

COVID-19 Poses New Challenges for Disabled College Students

Depending on their access needs, they have both benefitted and struggled because of the rise of virtual life in the time of the coronavirus.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Thoughts

Contraception, Abortion and Birth Control in the COVID-19 World

The current global pandemic has impacted every sector of public health and politics. Reproductive rights are no exception.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Thoughts

A Few Reasons Why Online Bingo Is More Social Than Playing in a Hall

The game's not just for the elderly.

Daniel Reed

illustration by veronica chen of an individual struggling with an eating disorder, as depicted in A Hunger Artist

Thoughts

‘A Hunger Artist’ Is a Valuable Resource for Those Affected by Anorexia

The Psychology Today blog speaks not only to the joys of recovery, but also to the pains of struggling with the disorder. This Psychology Today blog gives a voice not just to the joy

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about Haruki Murakami, an artistic depiction of main character from the film, 'Burning'

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‘Burning’ Perfectly Captures the Ambiguity in Haruki Murakami’s ‘Barn Burning’

The Lee Chang-dong film adaptation of the critically acclaimed author's short story may have changed a few details, but it maintains the spirit of the work.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University