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Virtual Tourism Can Save Your Quarantined Summer

You might have been forced to cancel your vacation, but there are safe and fun alternatives that could rescue your plans.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Illustration of social media users engaging with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Screens·Thoughts

Why Advocating for Black Lives on Social Media Is So Important

Your online presence is an important tool for demonstrating support for black voices.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Screens

What ‘Contagion’ Gets Wrong About Life During a Global Pandemic

Although the 2011 thriller seems startlingly prescient in our current situation, the film fails to capture how people socially adapt during a global outbreak.

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Screens

Toxic TikTok: How the App Became a Body-Shaming Platform

With popular trends like the 'back profile challenge' and 'what I eat in a day' videos, the social media app is encouraging body image negativity.

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Thoughts

3 Skill Sets That Are Now Crucial For Success in Any Career

The world of work is fast-paced. Make sure that you don't fall behind.

Daniel Reed

In an article about the We Are One film festival, an illustration by Diana Egan of two film reels and a slate board

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‘We Are One’ Takes the Film Festival Online, but There Are Mixed Reactions

COVID-19 has postponed Cannes and Tribeca, making room for internet-only alternatives. Can these newcomers match what made their in-person predecessors so great?

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Thoughts

Those Bored in Quarantine Can Sometimes Find a Boost in Creativity

From Charli XCX's album recorded in lockdown to your own creative projects, you'll be surprised at what can come of being confined to your home.

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Thoughts

What Happens When Instragram-Fueled Minimalism Is Over?

White walls, sleek design, plants and neutral color schemes are all hallmarks of the style, but what happens once we get tired of it all?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Pages

‘Chokehold: Policing Black Men’ Stresses the Need for Police Reform

Published in 2017, Paul Butler's book equips supporters of Black Lives Matter with one more important resource to curb racism in law enforcement.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Pages·Screens

Anna Todd and Wattpad Made It Easier To Dream of a Career in Writing

Using the small publishing platform, the 'After' author was able to make a name for herself — and at the same time, raise the possibility that others could do the same.

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Sounds

Notes on ‘Notes on a Conditional Form,’ the 1975’s Latest Album

Some say that the release runs a little long, but its experimentation, as well as lyrics that are both sentimental and politically charged, make it something memorable.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University