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dalgona coffee in article about mid-pandemic trends

The Resurgence of Mid-Pandemic Trends

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

What was popular on TikTok a year ago seems to be making a comeback.…

March 31, 2022

A family surrounds a computer with Thanksgiving dinner on the table for Zoom Thanksgiving.

Is Zoom Thanksgiving Here To Stay?

The new tradition originated as a pandemic necessity for celebrating the holidays, but its convenience might keep it going for years to come.…

November 21, 2021

Image of a commercial kitchen in an article about ghost kitchens.

Are Ghost Kitchens the Future of the Restaurant Industry?

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

As the pandemic continues, shared cooking facilities that focus solely on delivery are becoming much more popular.…

January 11, 2021

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on the COVID-19 vaccine

Should We Trust in the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there's still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.…

November 23, 2020

Virtual Services Are Recreating a Sense of Spiritual Community

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

The pandemic has made it unsafe to attend religious services, but people are finding other ways to stay rooted in their faith.…

November 14, 2020

How Women Are Fighting for Justice During COVID-19

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

From marches to social media posts, feminists aren't letting the pandemic stop them from bringing awareness to issues like abortion rights, gender-neutrality and voting.…

October 30, 2020

Quarantine Can Help Us Outrun the Hedonic Treadmill

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Lockdown might not seem very beneficial at first glance, but it turns out that depriving yourself of the activities you enjoy might actually boost your future happiness.…

October 25, 2020

Image of a man giving tattoos while wearing a mask

Tattoos and the Pandemic: Here’s How to Stay Safe While Getting Inked

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Be it your first, twentieth or two-hundredth, getting a tattoo during the pandemic comes with its own set of rules.…

October 23, 2020

In an article about NYU quarantine meals, a person photographs their meal

NYU Students Take to TikTok To Expose Their Tragic Quarantine Meals

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?…

September 8, 2020

In an article about the coronavirus and living with parents in the medical profession, a photo of a doctor holding a stethoscope

How My Medical Professional Parents Shaped My View of the Coronavirus

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

I’ve come to understand the pandemic through a scientific lens, thanks to the medical insights of my parents. …

August 28, 2020

in an article about travel, an airplane flying over a group of famous landmarks

Will Travel Ever Be the Same After the Pandemic?

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

As restrictions across the U.S. and the world loosen, questions arise about the future of tourism. Governments must adapt to a new, disinfected norm.…

July 10, 2020

An illustration of three Indigenous people wearing medical masks and traditional headgear

COVID-19 Is Disproportionately Harming Indigenous Communities

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

A long history of unresolved issues, often stemming from the legacy of colonialism and systematic racism, only exacerbates the impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.…

July 5, 2020

In an article about WWOOF, an illustration of two people tending to a field of crops with chickens

WWOOF Is an Educational Adventure That Is Anything but Pre-Packaged

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The international database of organic farms paves the way for a hands-in-the ground learning opportunity amidst the global pandemic.…

July 3, 2020

Illustration of someone in their art studio.

Why It’s Important To Make Art Just for the Sake of Making Art

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

While modern capitalism and the looming recession pressure hobbyists to monetize their creative work, it's important to remember why we do it in the first place.…

June 23, 2020

In an article about COVID-19 mourning, two people in face masks

How To Mourn the Lives Lost to COVID-19 in the United States

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In spite of pandemic deaths surpassing the 100,000 mark, there has not been significant public mourning. Still, there are ways we can mourn individually.…

June 23, 2020

Online Learning Can Help Develop Skills and Stave Off Boredom

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Digital classes bleed into the summer as companies like MasterClass and CourseHorse continue to educate people from the comfort of home.…

June 22, 2020

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