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Four women; one dressed in the alt girl aesthetic, one dressed in sweatpants and a hoodie, one dressed in the barbiecore aesthetic, and one dressed in the tradwife aesthetic. All of them are saying “I am not like other girls.”

All girls were “not like other girls”

by Audra Woehle May 17, 2023May 21, 2023

Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is, according to Caroline Bingley, “one of those young ladies who seek to recommend themselves to the other sex by undervaluing their own; and with many men.” Her narration continues by saying that “it succeeds. But, in my opinion, it is a paltry device, a very mean […]

A family is eating dinner together at a restaurant with full mouths and plates while a server asks if they would like the check.

What’s the rush? Slow down American dining

by Lara Tinawi May 17, 2023May 19, 2023

Digital illustration of a veggie wrap, sushi roll, and black bean burger.

Vegans aren’t vegetarians

by Nick Rubeck May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Illustration of a South Korean girl in pajamas watching a news report of a North Korean military attack in a dark room.

On western media’s coverage of North Korea

by So Jin Jung May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Caricature of Tucker Carlson being “kicked out” of Fox News Headquarters.

Fox’s lawsuit and Tucker Carlson’s departure mark a turning point for mainstream news media

by Maximilian Schenke May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Illustration of a protestor holding a sign that says "We need less government" in front of the White House. Behind the protest are faceless figures representing major corporations egging the protestor on.

Reimagining freedom in modern corporate America

by Ammar Ahmad May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Confused individual in the middle of a gym surrounded by lots of people and equipment.

Go to the gym — you won’t regret it

by Mohammed Hasan May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Digital illustration of organic yogurt, celery, tomatoes, and whole wheat bread on the left along with a fruit cup, instant macaroni, spa, and white bread on the right.

“Clean” eating is classist at its core

by Molly Amrine May 9, 2023May 10, 2023

Illustration of a frustrated student surrounded by dirty clothes and is looking at the EECS office hours waitlist on their laptop.

A message to the aspiring quitter

by Talia Belowich May 9, 2023May 12, 2023

Digital art illustration of a gallows with the rope snapped in half.

America is better than the death penalty

by Jack Brady May 9, 2023May 17, 2023