Yes mom, it was just a phase


I’m sure as teenagers, we’ve all had more than our fair share of embarrassing phases. My sister likes to remind me of mine like it’s her favorite pastime. Hey Addy, do you remember when you really, really liked— yes. Yes, I really do. Now please be quiet about it!

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Romanticizing abuse: The dangerous narrative in It Ends With Us


The recent conflict involving Blake Lively, Colleen Hoover, and their team against Justin Baldoni highlights a troubling trend in the entertainment industry: the prioritization of commercial success and celebrity status, at the expense of delivering important messages. With the release of the It Ends With Us movie adaptation, this situation has evolved beyond mere celebrity gossip—it’s a clear indication of how easily fame can obscure meaningful content.

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The downfall of Disney: Why the “House of Mouse” is in decline


From movies, to TV shows, and even theme parks, most of us have grown up with Disney in some way, and many of us feel a strong sense of nostalgia for the era of Disney that defined our childhood. In contrast, we look at the Disney of today and scoff at the unoriginality and blandness. But, is the company actually in decline? Or are we simply blinded by bias for what we grew up with?

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Can anything be art?


What do you think of when you see a banana taped on a wall? What about a urinal in a public space? While you may be thinking that these sound just like random things, what they have in common is that they are known for being innovative pieces of contemporary art…

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