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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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Harvard’s ‘Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience’ Offers a Plan For ‘Reopening’

A return to normalcy in the face of quarantine and COVID-19 won't necessarily be quick, but careful planning and working together can expedite the process.

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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The BTS Fan Base’s Love-Hate Relationship With Streaming Services

The K-pop group's loyal fan base, known as the BTS ARMY, has run into some pushback in their quest to pump up views on platforms like YouTube.

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Investing can be an important tool for college students looking for a brighter future.

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The Investment Advice of Bill Ackman Might Just Be Helpful for Students

This investor suggests that going against the herd is the best way to make money — useful advice for those in college who are hoping to avoid the rat race.

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Lorraine Is the Best Character on BBC’s ‘Normal People’

While she plays a supporting role in the series, this working-class single mother combines tenderness and a strong moral center to anchor the show.

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

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My Hero One’s Justice 2 Fixes Shortcomings Found in Original Game

The second video game based off of the popular anime series 'My Hero Academia' has been released, but what have they improved?

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

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Netflix Is Bringing Back the Love Triangle in ‘Never Have I Ever’

Who will Devi choose? The supportive Ben who happens to be in a relationship, or the available bad boy Paxton?

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

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Safiya Nygaard Is the Queen of YouTube

With her dry humor, her experimental videos and her willingness to talk about sensitive topics, it's no wonder she has millions upon millions of viewers.

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University