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Having Mutual Friends With Someone Is Great, But There Can Be Drawbacks

Having friends of friends has long been presumed to be beneficial, but perhaps it's more stressful than we've been thought.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

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YouTuber David Dobrik Needs To Seriously Address His Past Harmful Actions

Why isn't the content creator being held to the same standards as everyone else on the platform?

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Is Social Media Impacting the Development of Younger Children?

Parents face a new dilemma: navigating the role of technology and its potential negative impacts on their offspring in the digital age.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

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The Death of Nicole Thea Forces Us To Reflect on Racism in Health Care

The YouTuber's untimely death opens conversations on racial disparities in health care, especially as it relates to maternal mortality.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

In an article about CBD and the best time of the day to take it, a cannabis seedling

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When Is the Best Time of the Day To Take Your CBD?

Morning, night or afternoon — which is best?

Daniel Reed

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These POC Songwriters Never Got the Recognition They Deserved

You know who Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are, so now it's time to learn about the artists behind some of their greatest hits, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

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Does ‘Hamilton’ Glorify the Ugly Side of American History?

Like any piece of historical fiction, the musical takes some artistic license, but fans are now wondering if the show has gone too far.

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

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Listen To These 7 Chillstep Artists for an Otherworldly Experience

This calmer style of electronic music is the genre's answer to the heavy bass and loud synths of EDM.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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10 Skills I Learned From Working at a Sleepaway Camp

As a summer counselor, you'll learn many valuable skills that will prepare you for the real world.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

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‘Let’s Get Haunted’ Combines Comedy With the Paranormal

Creators Nat and Aly draw in listeners with their friendly banter and exploration of haunted things in this casual podcast about all things spooky.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

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How ‘Star Trek’ Still Tackles Racism Even 50 Years Later

Far more than just a space show, the sci-fi franchise continues to explore complex moral topics from a wide variety of perspectives.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

In an article about removing racist statues, an illustration by Ash Ramirez of a statue removal

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Removing Racist Statues Invites Reflection on College Campuses

Public monuments to slave owners and racist leaders are nothing new, but their removal should force us to reconsider what we commemorate, especially at our schools.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

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