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In an article about COVID-19 and the music industry, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone with a keyboard and microphone

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Adapting to COVID-19, the Music Industry Finds Success in Livestreams

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

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5 Books About the Queer Black Experience To Read for Pride Month

As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

KOAN Sound, who released EP titled Silk Wave

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KOAN Sound’s New EP, ‘Silk Wave,’ Features a Surprising Emphasis on Vocals

One of the most visionary acts in electronic music is back with a new release that renews and alters elements of their previous work.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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What Your Pandemic Face Mask Says About You

Covering your mouth doesn't have to mean suppressing your freedom of speech. What you wear has the ability to speak louder than your words ever could.

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Recording bootlegs of a theater production

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How Will Bootlegs Affect Broadway Once Quarantine Is Over?

People are watching illegally recorded videos of Broadway shows now more than ever. Will this lead to larger audiences after the pandemic? Or will it lead to the demise of theater?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

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‘Everything’ from KOTA The Friend Delivers Thematically and Lyrically

Boasting poetic lyrics and lighter melodies, the Brooklyn native’s latest album is a concept record exploring what it means to have everything.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

in an article about out-of-state students voting, four people lining up outside of a voting booth

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Dear Out-of-State College Students, You Have a Special Power — Your Vote

When your home and your school fall in different states or electoral precincts, you have the opportunity to make the most out of your voting power.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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How Celebrities Are Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

As demonstrations in response to George Floyd's death continue globally, entertainers are participating in the movement by donating and marching.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

In an article about Murakami and running, a person reading while walking up a hill

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Haruki Murakami Sees a Common Thread Between Running and Writing

The acclaimed novelist writes that, much like writing, running requires deliberate practice, even when you don't feel completely passionate about it.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Wearing face masks has the potential to bring people together.

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In an Individualistic Society, Face Masks Show the Need for Community

Whether it's to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or showing solidarity at a demonstration, donning the protective gear points toward an impulse to think of the greater good.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

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What ‘Waco’ Taught Me About Cults and Their Leaders

The Netflix miniseries covers the 1993 siege and highlights the tremendous power David Koresh had over his followers.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

People of Color have lead protests for marginalized LGBTQ+ communities for decades, including the Stonewall Riots.

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Now More Than Ever, It’s Time To Stop Whitewashing the Stonewall Riots

In light of nationwide protest against systemic racism, this Pride Month should center the nonwhite and non-cisgender people that kicked off the fight for queer liberation.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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