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‘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

Illustration of makeup for darker skin tones

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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

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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

Illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a cottage in an article about cottagecore

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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

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‘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

In an article about what to do after college, a picture of four people on laptops working around a desk

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Tips on How To Plan Your Next Moves After College

You're finished with school. Now what?

Daniel Reed

No other band is quite like the 1975. The band has managed to create a unique sound and era with every new album. Notes on a Conditional Form is no different as it causes anticipation in its fans.

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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

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‘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

Banana Magazine, an Asian American magazine

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Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate in May

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so why not read about the importance of loving and accepting our identities?

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Duolingo Is a Waste of Your Time If You Want To Learn a Language

The app can help you memorize phrases, but you probably won't be able to carry a conversation with a native speaker.

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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Emojis Are a Legitimate Part of Modern Day Language

The digital symbols have had a huge impact on the way we communicate, whether we like it or not.

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

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Why Are Book to Film Adaptations Always So Bad?

What is it exactly that gets lost in the void between the page and the screen — and why do fans of the book get so mad about it?

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

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