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The New ‘Artemis Fowl’ Movie Falls Short of Expectations

Despite a big budget and an all-star cast, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved book series has disappointed both fans and critics.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Illustration by Sezi Kaya in article on BookTube

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BookTube Is an Enriching YouTube Community for Book Lovers

With videos ranging from book reviews to bookshelf tours to group reads, this online community is more than just a virtual book club.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Photo of a card from Unsplash that says "Something better is coming" in article about TikTok's manifestation trend

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What Is Manifestation? Exploring One of TikTok’s Newest Trends

Users of the app are claiming these techniques can help you achieve anything you'd like. But do they actually work?

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Illustration of hand-washing clothes in soap suds

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Why Hand-Washing Your Laundry Is Better Than Using the Machine

Washing your clothes by hand may be the solution to preserving your garments and saving the environment.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

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‘I May Destroy You’ Confronts Misrepresentations of Sexual Assault

Michaela Coel’s comedy-drama series balances the gray areas of sexual violence through an evocative and semi-fictional depiction of adulthood.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

In article about Muslim clothing, woman's hands covered in henna and glitter

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Double Standards and the Cultural Appropriation of Muslim Clothing

Traditional religious clothing marks brown people as targets of discrimination. Meanwhile, companies and celebrities rebrand these styles as chic and trendy.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Tabletop role-playing games illustrated by Dungeons and Dragons dice and board.

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Tabletop Role-Playing Games Are Not as Inclusive as They Should Be

Dungeons and Dragons is now more popular than ever, but does the game provide a safe space for all its players?

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

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So You Want To Learn About Race? Avoid These ‘White Savior’ Films

When seeking out anti-racism resources, make sure to do your research on what kind of messages are being promoted in art and in the media.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

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Is the New Yoste Album, ‘A Few Brief Moments,’ Lacking Something?

The musician's latest release is apathy in musical form, and not in a good way.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

A girl coming out amid a rainbow and stars.

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Coming Out Is Not an Obligation

For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

DJ performing in front of laser lights at an EDM show.

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Shedding Light on Kai, One of the Voices Behind EDM

If you’re into electronic dance music, you know artists like Calvin Harris and Flume. But do you know the names of the vocalists featured in their songs?

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University