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Racism in the Makeup Industry Reveals the Importance of Black-Owned Makeup Brands

When white-owned makeup brands exclude people with darker skin tones, these companies are here to step up.

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‘Plandemic’ and the Bizarre World of Coronavirus Deniers

The now viral conspiracy video has spread almost as fast as COVID-19 itself. While not as deadly, misinformation can bring harm to communities.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

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This Funny Couple Hosts a Podcast That Will Leave You ‘Scared to Death’

Comedian Dan Cummins is a master of laughs. But with the help of his wife, Lynze Cummins, he's reaching a new audience interested in comedy and the supernatural alike.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

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How To Live With Roommates Amid a Pandemic

Although taking extra precautions in your own home might feel tedious, it is important to remember to respect the people you share a space with.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

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YouTube Is Getting Rid of Community Captions to the Detriment of Many

The upcoming change will make it harder for deaf and hard of hearing people to access videos on the platform, as well as hinder video translations.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

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Screens·Thoughts

Calm Down, Take a Breath, and Don’t Believe the TikTok Hype

TikTok has been downloaded across the world over 2 billion times, but the app still isn't as important to our daily lives as the hype would have us believe.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Screens

Why Reality Show Dating Couples Don’t Last

Is the love real, or is it all just for the cameras?

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

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

Sounds

‘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

Thoughts

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

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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

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Thoughts

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

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