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What’s the Future of Body Hair After Quarantine?

As hair salons and waxing places stay temporarily closed, the beauty routines we’ve built up for so long are crumbling, forcing us to embrace our natural beauty.

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

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Is Poetry Sparked by Mental Anguish?

'Men have called me mad but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence.' — Edgar Allan Poe

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

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The 1975’s ‘Love It If We Made It’ Is the Perfect Protest Song for Today

The single may have come out two years ago, but the song remains even more relevant today.

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

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‘Detective Conan’ Provides a Detailed Look Into Japanese Life

The 6-year-old lead character of the long-running manga and anime not only investigates crimes, but the culture of his native land as well.

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

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Over 20 Years and Changes in Sound, the Black Keys Remain True to the Blues

After two decades and traversing multiple genres, the rock duo has stayed loyal to the musical tradition that got them started.

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

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7 Short Stories For Those Who Don’t Have Time To Read Novels

If you don’t think you have the time to read the longer classics, these shorter fiction works that span a wide range of genres will help you on your literary journey.

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University