Thoughts Autism Speaks Does Not Speak for Autistic People The organization treats autistic people as 'problems' to be fixed instead of actually listening to their voices. Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University
Thoughts How To Prepare for Your National Park Road Trip Adventure What's more fun than hitting the road with your friends and getting in touch with nature? Just make sure to plan everything out, or your journey will quickly come to an end. Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University
Thoughts How To Answer Kids’ Questions About Gender Children are socialized with assumptions about gender. How should you respond to their unknowingly insensitive questions? Asha MacKay, Wellesley College
Pages Why Everyone Is Rereading Their Favorite Books in Quarantine During stressful times like these, it's reassuring to return to old, beloved stories instead of forging into the new and unknown. Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University
Pages ‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town Against the backdrop of a small Texas town, Elizabeth Wetmore's novel is a gritty depiction of a violent, patriarchal society. S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Thoughts Why Can’t the Makeup Industry Make Shades for Darker Skin Tones? Darker people of color have long been ignored by makeup companies. But if those brands can make brown eyeshadows, they can make brown foundations. Kayla Johnson, Bradley University
Screens TikTok’s Tabitha Brown Is the Mom Everyone Needs Right Now This 41-year-old mother has become an online sensation after posting wholesome vegan recipes and encouraging messages for her 2.8 million followers. Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University
Thoughts Cottagecore Is Gen Z’s Way of Coping With a Hectic, Modern World Instead of yearning for big city life, young people are finding an escape by imagining a more pastoral, idyllic lifestyle. Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University
Screens ‘The Great British Baking Show’ Has What American Baking Shows Need Instead of harsh judges and fierce competition, this program offers friendly cooperation and the fun of working together. Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College
Thoughts Tips on How To Plan Your Next Moves After College You're finished with school. Now what? Daniel Reed
Sounds The Constant Evolution of the 1975 Keeps Fans Intrigued The band has managed to create a unique sound and aesthetic with every new album, leaving many wondering what else they might have in store. Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College
Screens ‘Fire Force’ Features Complex Plot in Post-Apocalyptic World The anime will leave you with an endless amount of questions that you'll be begging to have answered. Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University