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Studyblr: A Supportive Community, or Perfection-Driven Competition?

The online community has served the purpose of proliferating joy and connection around learning, but it may also be contributing to stress-inducing perfectionism.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

An illustration of a videogame displaying a virtual world like Animal Crossing

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3 Games To Play If You’re Obsessed With Animal Crossing: New Horizons

These options promote a quiet, wholesome lifestyle and an escape from reality that has been difficult to find during the pandemic.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Photograph of law enforcement in Colombia

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Leaders Worldwide Are Taking Different Attitudes Toward Law Enforcement

While citizens press for defunding, reallocating and reforming police forces internationally, leaders across the globe are being looked at to take action.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In an article about memoirs, a copy of Hope Jahren's Lab Girl

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An Actress, a Scientist and an Attorney Define Success in their Memoirs

Amy Poehler, Hope Jahren and James Comey reveal that although success seems bright and shiny from the outside, the journey there is often bumpy.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

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‘Central Park’ Is a Genius Musical Cartoon From ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Creator

Apple TV+ brings a star-studded cast, surprisingly catchy music and a weird plot to its incredible new animated show.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

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‘White Fragility’ Is Good, but Could Impair Potential for Multiracial Class Politics

Though Robin DiAngelo’s book clearly comes from a well-meaning place, does the book undermine the possibility for working-class solidarity across races?

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan