Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

The rise of makeup and beauty trends that try to emulate Asian features has prompted discussions about the harmful effects of stereotypes.

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

Ditch your smartphone if you really want to make memories during the sunny season.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

After disclosing she had a nose job at the young age of 14, the famous model is now kindling discourse about Eurocentric beauty standards on the internet.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

With his third studio album, the former One Direction member sets out to express his innermost thoughts through soft R&B melodies and melancholic lyrics.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Service industry workers on the video-sharing platforms are letting users know which stars are kind and which ones are entitled.

Cameron Andersen, New York University

You’d think she would’ve learned after the first few controversies.

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

These it-girls have taken over the world of fashion so far in 2017.