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An illustration of a videogame displaying a virtual world like Animal Crossing

3 Games To Play If You’re Obsessed With Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These options promote a quiet, wholesome lifestyle and an escape from reality that has been difficult to find during the pandemic.…

July 7, 2020

Zodiac memes (like the one above) seem to be all over Instagram as an escape from the harsh realities that we live.

Zodiac Memes Are Taking a Lighthearted Approach to Astrology

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

They're all over Instagram, making the practice fun and accessible to a whole new generation.…

April 24, 2020