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Boredom is Not Your Enemy

“The MVP of Inside Out 2 was neither Anxiety, Joy, nor Riley. When I left the theater, the character that occupied my mind was Ennui: the posh, purple, French addition to the prequel’s five emotions. As her namesake suggests, Ennui embodies all things boredom, spending most of the film lounging listlessly on her phone and occasionally chiming in with an irritated comment. She was comedic, insufferable, and—despite her hyperbolic portrayal—painfully realistic....”

A Look Into President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet Appointees

“President-elect Donald Trump has announced many of his appointees for his cabinet and various federal agencies. Most members of the cabinet, aside from the Vice President and White House Chief of Staff, will require Senate approval. In modern times, a president-elect nominates his picks for top officials in his coming administration quickly after his election, however, this is not required…”

Girls Cry Lemons and Boys Make Lemonade

“People often return to comfort fiction, media, or music so they don’t have to confront their lives. But Gen Z girls who find comfort in a masquerade can be found scouring Pinterest, reminiscing about the Tumblr pages they never set their mouse in. Perhaps they’re choosing whether to watch The Virgin Suicides, directed by Sofia Coppola or listen to Lana Del Rey’s mournful ballads that trap you in second-hand heartbreak and a little second-hand smoke…”

COP16: Action or Empty Promises?

“In a world on the brink of climate catastrophe, global summits like COP16 are often praised as a chance to make active progress. Yet, as this specific conference in Cali, Colombia, concluded, the question of whether these high-profile declarations translate into meaningful change remained. Behind the optimistic speeches and handshakes lies a sobering reality: governments continue to fall short of their promises, powerful nations remain hesitant to lead the charge, and those advocating for the environment face growing threats...”

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