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A drawing of Natalie Portman's character from the film 'The Black Swan'

Should ‘Black Swan’ Be Part of the Criterion Collection?

Aronofsky’s dance-thriller turns 10 in September, making it the perfect time to reflect on why it deserves recognition as an important contemporary film.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Illustration of how one might feel while experiencing creative burnout

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How To Be Original When You’re Experiencing Creative Burnout

Here’s how to find inspiration and rekindle the desire to create for any artistic endeavor, whether it's writing or painting or playing music, after you’ve hit a creative roadblock.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

An artistic depiction of Kusama's 3D artwork of a room covered in polka dots.

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The Creations of Yayoi Kusama Remain Constant in Chaos

The artist has highlighted the absurdity of existence in her works since the 1950s, but her message feels more relevant now than ever.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

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Netflix’s ‘Ragnarok’ Returns Norse Mythology to Its Roots

Adaptations of Norse mythology have become commonplace in American and British pop culture. The Norwegian series finally presents a Scandinavian take on its folklore while incorporating present-day issues.

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Youtube drama channels report on the platforms most famous influencers

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YouTube Drama Channels Are Becoming a Bigger Part of the Platform

These accounts are giving the gossip on some of YouTube's biggest influencers — and playing a not insignificant role in online cancel culture.

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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How Your Zodiac Sign and Birthstone Can Help With Your Studying

Sometimes you need to take whatever help you can get.

Daniel Reed

Illustration by June Le in article about Billy Eichner wanting gay actors to play gay icons

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Billy Eichner Says More LGBTQ+ Actors Need To Be Cast as Gay Icons

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it's not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

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British Crime Drama ‘Broadchurch’ Should Be Your Next Binge-Watch

Looking for your latest binge-worthy series? This crime show will keep you glued to your seat as you uncover the mysteries of the town and its residents.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The cover of The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg

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‘The Third Hotel’ Is Strangely Relevant During These Uncertain Times

The psychological realism of Laura van den Berg's second book parallels the isolation many are feeling during the pandemic.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

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Here Are 5 Unexpected Benefits of Language-Learning

Learning a new language may seem like an intimidating goal, but the many benefits outweigh the challenges.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about conflicting conceptions of Asian American identity between John Cho and Andrew Yang, a picture of Andrew Yang

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John Cho and Andrew Yang Have Clashing Definitions of ‘Asian American’

The actor and the former presidential candidate's responses to COVID-19-era xenophobia echo a long history of the ‘assimilation versus integration’ debate.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University