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In an article about short stories to fix your reading slump, a drawing of a girl bored with her book.

7 Short Stories To End Your Reading Slump

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

When books feel like too much of an investment, explore new worlds with these brief but powerful pieces.…

May 19, 2023

TikTok and the psychological effects on its users

Here’s What Psychologists Have to Say About TikTok

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

The popular app is fun and addictive, but it may also have some negatives effects on users, especially young people.…

August 8, 2021

Illustration of Steven from Steven Universe smiling

Steven Isn’t His Mom and I’m Not a Girl: A Look at ‘Steven Universe’

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

Even though there isn't a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character's identity struggles.…

July 15, 2021

"Wordslut" and language. (Illustration by Mel Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

‘Wordslut’ Teaches Us How We Can Change the World Through Language

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Amanda Montell’s 2019 book examines how adjusting the words that we use can alter how gender and sexuality are considered in today's society — for the better.…

October 10, 2020

‘Felix Ever After’ Is a Powerful Exploration of Self-Love and Self-Discovery

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.…

September 13, 2020

A girl coming out amid a rainbow and stars.

Coming Out Is Not an Obligation

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.…

July 21, 2020

The Exclusion of South Asians From a Broader Asian Identity Has To End

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Western society has generalized the people of Asia for too long, and effectively erased South Asians, their culture and their unique experiences.…

June 29, 2020

Selfilm illustrated by recording oneself while drawing

The Power of ‘Selfilm’ Is Inventing a New Cinematic Subgenre

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

With quarantine keeping us idle in front of the TV, taking the time to instead record ourselves will reinvigorate our lives despite an uncertain future.…

June 25, 2020

Photograph by Alexandra Leese exploring gender and masculinity from series Boys of Hong Kong

Photographers Who Are Challenging Expectations of Masculinity and Gender

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

These artists are capturing diversity, individuality and identity through their portrayal of today’s youth.…

April 8, 2020

Nonbinary People Are Gaining Recognition Throughout Hollywood and Social Media

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

Gender identities that live outside the binaries are beginning to be more widely recognized in society.…

July 6, 2019

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