Pages The New York Times Learning Network Is a Writer’s Best Friend Polished lesson plans and real-world examples from the prestigious paper of record will give anyone the skills they need to become better at writing. Katherine McLaughlin, The New School
Screens ‘Trolls World Tour’ Uses Popular Music To Talk About Coming Together Underneath the catchy songs is a message about reaching out to others despite our differences. S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Screens ‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Will Build on the World of the Bong Joon-ho Film The TNT adaptation will possibly build on the themes of climate catastrophe and class warfare seen in the original. S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Thoughts Press-Ons Are the Perfect Alternative to Nail Salons Going to the nail salon isn't always an option, but with press-on nails, you can give yourself an instant, beautiful manicure from home. Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University
Culture How Magic Mushrooms Went From Sacred Item to Stigmatized Substance The fungi's had a long journey from being a part of religious ceremonies to something to take while watching trippy movies in your dorm room. Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University
Screens ‘Onward’ Is the Latest Pixar Tearjerker About Family and Loss Just like 'Coco' and 'Up,' the latest film from the acclaimed animation studio mixes laughs and tears. S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Thoughts Now Is the Perfect Time To Learn to Count Cards Blackjack players can tip the odds a little more in their favor when they master the art of card counting. Here are some essential tips on how to start the process. Daniel Reed
Screens The Remake of Final Fantasy VII Updates an Iconic Series The classic franchise encounters a few changes — including an altered storyline. Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University
Screens ‘Never Have I Ever’ Offers a Funny, Diverse Look Into Generation Z The coming-of-age show deals with cultural identity, grief and teenage romance in a touching and relatable way. Nanda Illahi, Okayama University
Sounds Willow Smith Is Still Making Music, and It’s Better Than Ever The versatile musician has moved beyond her 'Whip My Hair' days, and she deserves a lot more recognition. Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University
Thoughts In the Midst of Quarantine, Some Tips for Your Long-Distance Relationship We could all use a refresher course, seeing as so many of us are still physically apart because of social distancing measures. Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University
Thoughts Isolation Self-Care Tips: 3 Ways To Help Self-Care During Quarantine It's important to take care of yourself while you're social distancing. Daniel Reed