“‘There’s a million options for people to listen to,” Jake said. “I’m not aiming for somebody to listen to my song anymore. I’m aiming for somebody to become a fan of me, of what I am, what I believe — who I am.’”
Have you been manipulated by skinfluencers?
“The beauty industry now has a dystopian level of reach, especially with younger demographics.”
Swig is a promising new sweet treat spot
“Although many Butler students have not tried its drinks because of a lack of locations in the Midwest, Swig has the potential to become a staple for the college lifestyle.”
Looking back at Brat Summer
Millions of people were bumpin’ that to Charli xcx’s new album this past summer. But why was it such a craze?
Chappell Roan sets femininomenal boundaries with fans
“It is genuinely impossible for most people, even those with aspirations of success and visibility, to accurately conceptualize what a complete lack of privacy looks like — not to mention how it feels to have those invasions be facilitated by mass pop culture.”
Hopecore: A little slice of love
“This might not be your soul’s first time as a human, but it is definitely yours. Be kind. Be joyful. Let hope in.”
TikTok needs to go
“Any space that allows bigotry to fester — whether deliberately or accidentally — is one whose existence needs to be questioned.”
The captain of the cube
David Simon has amassed over 5 million followers through his Rubik’s Cube content.
What’s the deal with Sephora kids?
“Searching Sephora or any of the aforementioned brands on TikTok, will give you a glimpse into the terror Gen Alpha is causing.”
That’s so bimbocore
“The most important element of a bimbo feminist is that she loudly and unabashedly embraces her own ignorance and infantilization in traditionally male-dominated realms such as history, international relations or political theory.”