self isolation

In an article about book review podcasts, a cup of coffee next to a phone with a podcast playing

5 Book Review Podcasts That Will Perfectly Complement Your Reading

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Want to get even more from your reading experience? Let your ears in on the fun.…

July 20, 2020

Those Bored in Quarantine Can Sometimes Find a Boost in Creativity

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

From Charli XCX's album recorded in lockdown to your own creative projects, you'll be surprised at what can come of being confined to your home.…

June 9, 2020

Zenna De Paz modeling using straws to curl hair, one of several TikTok life hacks

Which Viral TikTok Life Hacks Actually Work, and Which Are Busts?

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

From curling your hair with straws to turning FaceTime off with your head, which viral tricks from the social media app are the real deal?…

May 13, 2020

retail worker in one of many essential businesses wearing a mask

Why Are Some Businesses Essential, and What Does That Say About Us?

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

From professional wrestling to laundromats, the things that stay open show what we didn't realize we needed — and, occasionally, our possibly weird priorities.…

May 11, 2020