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Veronica Roth’s ‘Chosen Ones’ Deconstructs an Age-Old Trope

The 'Divergent' author's newest novel revitalizes the tired 'chosen one' trope by weaving a compelling narrative about what happens to heroes after saving the world.

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

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Many ‘Eco-Friendly’ Companies Are Just Pretending To Be Good for the Earth

While certain businesses may market their products as environmentally friendly, their practices are often anything but.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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A Guide To Working Out When You Live in a Small Apartment

Sticking to a fitness routine is already a struggle, but what about when your 'gym' is within the confines of a small living space?

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Illustration by Daisy Daniel's on a hand writing letters, next to an open mailbox

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Becoming Pen Pals With My Best Friends During Quarantine

Sending letters through the mail provides a more physical connection than messages over digital platforms.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Illustration of a business woman in an article about the term girlboss

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Is It Time to Cancel the Controversial Term ‘Girlboss’?

Once a term that conjured up images of hard-working women ready to smash the glass ceiling, the word now represents everything wrong with America’s capitalistic system.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

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Accountability Is a Good Start: Diversity as a Permanent Part of Business

Replacing the CEO with a Black executive isn't enough to establish long-term inclusivity. There is still work to do in the name of transformative action.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

What other Spider-Men will feature in the 'Into the Spider-Verse' sequel?

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What the ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel Might Have in Store for Miles Morales

New Spider-Men? New villains? There's loads of potential in the upcoming follow-up to the web-slinger's 2018 smash hit.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

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4 Chill Beats To Uplift and Empower You When You’re Feeling Down

Whether it's with their happy music or their inspiring lyrics, these songs will help keep you afloat through all of life's stresses.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

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How and Why You Should Support Black-Owned Bookstores

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

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‘Richard Jewell’ Fosters Discourse on Newsroom Ethics

Journalists must confront the controversies and mistakes of past reporters in order to do right by their subjects and their organizations.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Apple TV+'s 'Dear ...' illustrated with written letters to inspiring celebrities

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‘Dear…’ Shows How Much of an Impact Your Legacy Can Have on Others

Apple TV+’s latest series uses letters from people all over the world to demonstrate the impact one person can have.

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

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The New Voter’s No-Sweat Guide to Voting

Election season is upon us, and learning how to vote is the first step to exercising your rights. Here are the basics of the process for all you new voters out there.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

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