Thoughts The Cancel Culture of the ‘Anti-PC’ Left Will Be Its Downfall In excising valuable allies, online progressives may be building walls instead of building winning movements. Elias Khoury, University of Michigan
Thoughts Chris D’Elia Demonstrates How Comedy Can Be a Haven for Abusive Men The allegations of sexual misconduct against the popular comedian brings up the question yet again: What makes standup such a toxic space? Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
Classes 6 Ways To Slow the Spread of COVID-19 When You Get Back to Campus With students returning to school this fall, it is essential to follow these strategies to limit exposure to the coronavirus. Tamara Kamis, Cornell University
Thoughts Cathartic Writing Can Provide Emotional Release and Personal Insight Let your stream of consciousness fill the page — you'll feel calmer, and you'll get a better understanding of yourself in the process. Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University
Screens Disney Is Re-Imagining Splash Mountain With ‘Princess and the Frog’ Theme Often recognized as problematic due to racial stereotypes, the classic theme park attraction will soon honor the 2009 animated film that featured the first Black Disney princess. Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami
Sounds Singer Lauv Creates His Own Silver Linings During Quarantine The self-proclaimed 'one man boy band' has kept busy by making music and advocating for mental health amidst the global pandemic. Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago
Pages·Thoughts Eating Herb-Based Food Is a Great Way to Enhance Your Palate In her book ‘Sweet Remedies,’ herbalist and apothecary Dawn Combs spills the beans on honey-based drinks and confectionery. Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University
Thoughts Let Stress Be Your Superpower, According to Vithurs It's not always a bad thing. Daniel Reed
Screens The Downfall of Shane Dawson: Temporary Uproar or the End of a Career? The YouTuber's success has been hit hard by the revival of his many past controversies concerning racism, blackface and the sexualization of minors. Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
Screens·Sounds Dolly Parton’s Message of Acceptance Unites Fans From All Walks of Life The famous country singer, who has been called the Great Unifier, has a diverse group of fans because of her all-encompassing love for humanity. Nora Markey, Wesleyan University
Screens Hunger Games TikTok Reveals Gen Z’s Outlook on the World What seems to be a comical trend on the popular video-sharing platform actually hints at a larger discontent with the status quo. Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley
Screens Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ Takes an Unbiased Look Into Drug Use The new Netflix documentary entertains and informs those wanting to learn more about psychedelics — from a distance. Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College