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Sounds

‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’ Shows the Power of Feeling Everything

Throughout Perfume Genius' latest album, Mike Hadreas embraces emotional excess and channels it into one of the best indie pop efforts of the year.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Pages

Why Can’t Authors Leave Their Successful Series Alone?

All good things must come to an end. By constantly amending their works, authors like J.K. Rowling risk ruining their books — and stunting the growth of young fan fiction writers.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Illustration by Ellen Budell of an individual bird-watching on a hill

Thoughts

Bird-Watching Can Bring a Sense of Freedom to Quarantine

For those trapped inside because of social distancing, birds can provide a powerful symbol of personal autonomy.

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

Writing for diversity: book spines arranged by color to resemble a rainbow.

Pages

Making Your Writing Inclusive, Even If It’s Outside Your Own Experiences

In attempts to combat the lack of diversity, writers from non-marginalized communities often miss the mark when writing about groups they don’t identify with.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about the power of social media art, an illustration of a group of artists protesting

Screens·Thoughts

Social Media Art Is Spreading Awareness for Black Lives Matter

Amidst recent injustices and unrest, Instagram illustrators are using their works to support activists and to call attention to Black victims of racist violence.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Screens

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Forgoes the Optimism of ‘The Next Generation’

The best Starfleet captain is back, but the franchise's futuristic techno-utopia is a little more complicated now.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Black Lives Matter demonstration photo in an article on educating parents about active allyship

Thoughts

How I’m Educating Myself and My Parents on Race and Allyship

When talking to your family about race, it's important to realize it's not enough to be 'non-racist.' You must be an active ally to the black community.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

A golden Labrador, in an article about the best dog breed depending on your personality type

Thoughts

How To Pick a Quarantine Dog Breed Based on Your Myers-Briggs Type

Whether you're an outgoing ENFJ or a solitary INTP, there's the perfect type of furry friend for you.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Photo from Charli XCX's how i'm feeling now photoshoot

Sounds

Charli XCX Fails To Break New Ground on ‘How I’m Feeling Now’

With her new album, many listeners had hoped the artist would create music that cemented her genius. Instead, fans were left underwhelmed.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In an article about the Sunrise Movement, an illustration by Ash Ramirez of a sunrise

Thoughts

The Sunrise Movement Shows the Power of Confrontation

The progressive political group has found the secret to getting results from powerful people. It isn't always comfortable, but we're here for the results.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Screens·Thoughts

What Is Copaganda and Can I Keep Watching ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?

Can shows about the police foster discussion, or do even well-intentioned cop shows ultimately provide ideological cover for police violence?

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Pages

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Shows Evil in the Need for Control

Suzanne Collins' new prequel to the 'Hunger Games' trilogy investigates the origins of the series's central villain, President Snow, without justifying his hunger for power.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

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