pop culture
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Gen Z’s Right Turn: Understanding the Rise of Conservative Youth
In the 1960s, the youth marched for change. In the 2020s, some of them are marching back toward tradition. Going from the Black Lives Matter protests and the Me Too movement to the rise of “tradwives,” there has been a… Continue reading
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The Most Famous Girl at the Waffle House: A deep dive on the Lana Del Rey vs. Ethel Cain “feud”
Lana Del Rey shocked sad Americana teenage girls all around the world on Aug. 13 when she casually dropped a snippet of her upcoming track with the caption “track 13” — which is rumored to be titled “All About Ethel.” Continue reading
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I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): an in-depth review
In the age of teenage slashers and reboots, the eventual release of this film was inevitable. While the original 1997 film was never critically acclaimed, it made its mark in horror movie history. After releasing just months after “Scream,” when… Continue reading
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From cringe to cult favorite: rebranding done right
The Rise of Addison Rae Addison Rae Easterling became an overnight sensation in early 2019 through the popular teen app TikTok. It was apparent from the start that she was destined to be a star. What set her apart from… Continue reading
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