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In this article -- about how slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent decades of cultural and social development -- two shaded figures, a boy and a young man, exclaim the word "Daddy!" in front of a blue and green background with message icons on it. The boy's version is blocky and bold, with an exclamation attached; the man's is curved and luscious, hearts fluttering around it. The boy is holding his arms up in excitement, while the man is leaning on his hip in a seductive manner.

Daddy Energy and Mommy Vibes: Exploring the Evolution of Slang

Though un-noteworthy at first glance, slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent a long and fascinating cultural evolution.…

February 14, 2024

In an article about 'men' a drawing shows women from horror films.

‘Men,’ Like Other ‘Elevated’ Horror, Depicts Women’s Trauma Through Male Eyes

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Though directors often use women as protagonists in thriller films, their male perspective turns characters into puppets — and Alex Garland's film is no exception.…

June 18, 2022

An illustration of the Chinese film Hi, Mom for an article about familial bonds. (Illustration by Julie Chow, University of California, Berkeley)

‘Hi, Mom’ Uses Time Travel To Display the Bond of Mothers and Daughters

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

This 2021 hit became the second-highest-grossing Chinese film ever by presenting familial love and sacrifice in an unprecedented way.…

April 29, 2021

Nicole Spillane Is Proving That All That Glitters Is Gold

Alida Siebken, Radford University

The challenges of being a non-traditional student can be daunting, but Nicole Spillane has ironed out the wrinkles.…

November 12, 2017