This is all to say that, in recent years, I’ve noticed a cultural shift happening when it comes to how we listen to and engage with music. The act of casual listening, and by proxy, being a fan of said artist, is fundamentally dead — or at least severely reduced from what it used to be.
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As podcasts gain more traction and attention, content creators are rushing to get their slice of the pie. Not everyone has the same credibility as “Call Her Daddy” to be able to secure famous interviewees, so many of them turn into conversational podcasts based on the lives and opinions of the hosts. Some creators focus on drama, while others try to give advice to their listeners. But are any of these people really qualified to lead these conversations?
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The Wok station is only open during lunch and dinner time, so my question is, why don’t they offer pancakes there every morning for breakfast? Even though the two waffle makers are there every day instead of only on the weekends, I think that the mini pancakes would make a great addition. The waffle makers are often dirty, either crusted in batter or leftover grease, or there is no batter left at all.
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I think most adults can agree that Halloween feels like a much-needed break from reality and a rare opportunity to let loose with friends. As a college student, the anticipation of Halloween at the end of October serves as motivation for me to push through every exam, paper and assignment, knowing there’s a fun reward waiting at the end of the month.
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America’s newest generation of voters was practically raised on social media and is known for creating and interacting with most of the viral content that arises from apps like TikTok and Instagram. It seems like the Democratic and Republican parties are beginning to realize this, as evident in their strategies of using social media and pop culture to rake in young supporters.
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At World Languages and Cultures, we recently had to reduce 11 adjunct sections for the spring and summer because this year we can only use a maximum of 42 adjunct sections for the whole academic year. However, due to the Voluntary Separation Agreement, we lost two tenured faculty members just last year, which equals 12 classes per academic year.
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Being a Black woman, Beyoncé faces not one, but two unique challenges that the intersectionality of racism and sexism create in her pursuits in the country music industry.
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With the steady and consistent rise of different social media apps – TikTok especially – it has become normal to film oneself with music overlaid. One of the common occurrences on these music-video apps is using either sped up or slowed down versions of popular songs.
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The first two weeks of school can feel like an extension of summer, with warm weather and easy starter assignments from professors. But before we know it, leaves begin to fall, and so do some of our spirits.
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Without a doubt, I would not be the French speaker that I am today without the passion, guidance and motivation that my French teachers bestowed me.
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While the Lion's Den in the Student Center may be highly approved amongst many of the College's students, most of its dining options undeniably have one thing in common–an excessive wait time.
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Our football games may not have the pregame entertainment or fireworks after a touchdown, but they definitely have the spirit and athleticism.
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With more modern aspects to newer rom-coms and a failure to replicate the formula of the originals, new rom-coms simply can’t live up to rom-coms of the 90s.
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According to the College’s policy, professors are not allowed to grade attendance. In order to combat this, many professors have class participation incorporated in their grading breakdown.
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Being extraordinary is what seemingly makes people special, and what gets you recognized. But how realistic is this?
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As a whole, the Electoral College undermines the principle of democracy. It degrades the values of individuality and perpetuates inequality across the United States.
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K-pop is a subcategory of one’s regular pop with the speciality of incorporating Korean lyrics, members and distinctive sounds.
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It’s essential that college students exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Voter turnout among college students is significantly less than the national average, according to Pew Research, which means that the views held by younger voters may not be as accurately represented by the politicians who represent them.
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New York Fashion Week 2024 set the stage for the world’s highly anticipated fashion month, hosting a series of shows and special events from Sept. 6 to Sept. 11.
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“Cancel culture” has become a trend that takes away from its original purpose of accountability.
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