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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

Screens

Revisiting Bong Joon-ho, the Only Good Thing About 2020

As the world falls apart, we can find some solace in the works of the Korean filmmaker. Let's take a look back at his various masterpieces.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Thoughts

Old (Heather) Mac Donald Has Some Lies About Racial Bias in Policing

The conservative pundit and attorney is living proof that racism can hide behind academia, and that no one's claims should go uninvestigated.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Sir Ken Robinson at a TED Talk on education

Screens

5 Inspiring TED Talks That Are Changing the Future of Education Right Now

Many academics are warning of a system in crisis. Fortunately, these innovators are proposing a few different approaches to solving the problem.

Daniel Reed

Mike from Mike's Mic holding a box of nerds

Screens

Mike’s Mic Is the YouTuber Every Gen Zer Needs Right Now

With his witty sense of humor and wildly entertaining opinions, the Australian star's YouTube channel is perfect for this generation's present predicament of pain.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

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