Learning From the College Admissions Scandal Two Years Later
This March, Netflix released a documentary that reminds viewers of one of the most infamous events of 2019: the college admissions scandal...
Morgan Van Der Wege (KU ‘22)
Morgan Van Der Wege (KU ‘22)
Junior at the University of Kansas studying English and Journalism. You can find her hiding in the Watson Library study carrels or wandering around HomeGoods avoiding all responsibilities.
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The Weeknd Is Right: We Should Be Skeptical of Award Shows
The pop culture capital this time of year is defined by award show season, with events like the Golden Globes, The Grammys, and the Oscars...
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How to Rise Out of Your Winter Workout Slump This Spring
Many people embark on their fitness journey every January 1st. However, that never works for me. It’s miserably cold, it’s dark at 5 pm, I’...
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The Suckiest Adulthood Things That No One Warns You About
As kids, television and movies made us worried about very specific (and nonexistent) problems—like quicksand and the Bermuda Triangle...
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Ted Cruz, You Suck
Think back to the classic fairy tale story you’ve heard growing up: an old, haggard woman approaches the protagonist asking for a spare...
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What I Miss Most about Pre-COVID KU—and What I Don’t
If there’s one bittersweet result of 2020, it’s that this year has taught us to appreciate many things in life that we previously never...
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What We All Need to Remember About Social Media
There have always been unattainable standards in media that we agonizingly compare ourselves to. The look that’s in at the moment and the...
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Schitt's Creek: How and Why the Canadian Sitcom Made History This Year
It’s been a monumental past few weeks for the cast and crew of Canadian sitcom “Schitt’s Creek”, as well as for the fans of the CBC...
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We Should All Stop Worrying About Being "Not Like Other Girls"
Picture the quirky, clumsy protagonist in a teen movie. She doesn’t know the first thing about makeup and can’t for the life of her walk...
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15 Costumes with Face Coverings for a Spooky and Safe Halloween
One of the toughest pills to swallow for 2020 has been not being able to commemorate holidays the way we normally do: no Easter church...
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8 Female-Led Comedies to Stream This Autumn
With, well, you know what , 2020 has presented us with ample time for streaming. And if there’s one thing we could all use right now, it’s...
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Folklore Review: Is Taylor’s Surprise COVID Album Her Best One Yet?
On July 23, following months of isolation and with mere hours’ notice, Taylor Swift jolted her fans and the music world back awake with the...
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10 Fashion Trends that Most of Us Probably Tried in the 2010s
One of the most defining parts of a decade is always, of course, its fashion. As we near of the end of the 2010s, let's look back at a few...
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A 2019 Harry Styles Lookbook
It’s been a big couple of weeks for Harry Styles—with the announcement of his new album, tickets to his global tour selling at the speed of...
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Bechdel Test Crash Course: What it Means for Female Representation in Hollywood
We are at a time where, in terms of the inclusion of women and minorities, Hollywood is as diverse as it’s ever been. 2019 alone will have...
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What Hygge Is and Why You Need More of It In Your Life
While we all love the colorful autumn leaves, the crisp fall air, and pumpkin-spiced everything, this time of year also brings its...
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My Beef with the Kardashians—and the Rest of Hollywood
Since they rose to fame over a decade ago, the Kardashian-Jenner family has become no stranger to criticism. This is because, in addition...
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A Definitive List of the Worst Halloween Candies
Every Halloween I am reminded of the harsh reality that all candies are not created equal. While there are some delicious candies that near...
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All Hail Emma Chamberlain, Queen of YouTube
I can’t remember exactly how or when I first stumbled upon Emma Chamberlain’s YouTube channel. I do remember that despite her receiving a...
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5 Outfits that Prove 'Friends'' Rachel Green is the Queen of Fall Fashion
From chunky white sneakers and mom jeans to scrunchies and barrettes, the 90s are back in the world of fashion, just in time for what was,...
