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Advice for When Art Feels Like an Obligation and Not a Space for Inspiration

Sometimes, motivation to make art doesn't come, and that's perfectly okay. Rather than forcing yourself into an old hobby, find new forms of inspiration.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

In an article about his album What Could Possibly Go Wrong, a photo of Dominic Fike leaning out a car window

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‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong’ in Dominic Fike’s Playful Experiments?

As he rises from obscurity to stardom, the singer's new album combines bright, reckless sound with dark lyrics about the pressures of fame.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

A student under pressure from standardized tests and its white creators

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Are Standardized Tests a Form of White Supremacy?

The SAT was created in part by eugenics enthusiast Carl C. Brigham. How does this shape America's current evaluation of its students?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Illustration by Daisy Daniels of self-care practices

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Here Are 5 Unconventional Self-Care Strategies Worth Taking Back to School

Self-care routines are often complex and easily forgetten when the stress of school returns. Instead, prepare yourself with these refreshing practices.

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

In an article about flight options, an illustration by June Le

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Take a Flight to Nowhere: How Taiwan Is Adapting to the Pandemic

A Taiwanese airline has curated a new experience for those who still want to travel during the pandemic — flights that come right back to the same airport.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Image of a woman and a government agent in the docuseries Immigration Nation

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The Docuseries ‘Immigration Nation’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

The Netflix docuseries takes a brutally honest look at the nation's immigration policies, with first-hand accounts from migrants, refugees and even ICE agents.

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

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There’s a New NWSL Soccer Team, and It’s Already Making History

Angel City is the first National Women’s Soccer League team to be owned by a majority of women.

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

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‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Ubisoft's upcoming addition to its popular series continues its allusions to historical and modern-day issues that have helped define the controversial franchise as a whole.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of targeted ads on a computer screen

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A Tentative Defense of Targeted Ads and Data Collection

We're used to seeing them on social media and our initial reaction is often disgust. But what happens when we really scrutinize our hesitations?

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about traditional Chinese medicine, herbal remedies for pain or sickness

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Offers a Different Perspective on the Body

Although it's often dismissed in the West, its holistic approach to health means that it has a lot of merit.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Billie Eilish drops her new single "my future" during the pandemic

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‘My Future’ by Billie Eilish Is an Optimistic Song About Self-Love

The young singer songwriter dropped her first single during the pandemic and its sound masterfully reflects its contemplative lyrical content.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

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Bare-Bones Travel Often Reflects Privilege More Than Authenticity

Wanderlust can be romantic, but dropping everything to visit foreign countries doesn’t necessarily make you more authentic, and it's an opportunity that not everyone has.

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

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