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Zuri Nelson is a Georgia State University graduate making strides in public health. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Public Health in 2021 and actively participating in the Undergraduate Public Health Club, she went on to complete her Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Health Promotion & Behavior in 2023. While at GSU, she worked as a graduate research assistant on the Skills, Knowledge, & Youth Empowerment Project, a collaboration with [...]
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Think pieces and thoughtful confessions: Creativity in the uncertainty in TikTok’s future
The internet has seen the rise and fall of several social media apps such as Twitter, Vine, MySpace and TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly. As TikTok faces its final season, millions of users have logged on to [...] -
DreTL sweeps Rhythm and Flow!
Emerging rapper and Georgia State student Dre Jones, professionally known as DreTL, took home the gold for season two of Netflix’s hip-hop competition show Rhythm and Flow. The up-and-coming rapper is making his mark in [...] -
The Art of Nina Gonzalez-Rubio: Exploring Identity and Self-Expression
Nina Gonzalez-Rubio is an Ecuadorian-American mixed-media figurative artist residing in Atlanta, GA. Since graduating from GSU in 2023 with a BFA concentration in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking, her work has appeared in exhibitions like Nuestra [...] -
The Rise of ‘Anti-Prestige’ TV and Why We’re Obsessed with Stories About Messy, Relatable Lives
The era of polished prestige television is fading. Grandiose storylines and moralistic epiphanies are being swapped out for something refreshingly unkempt: stories that mirror life in all its awkward, chaotic glory. Perfection is tiring. When [...] -
Generational Verses
As the year ends and families get ready to gather for the holidays, complex family dynamics may arise. These conversations sometimes confront generations of unresolved trauma. From absent fathers to mothers’ advice, artists use music [...] -
Clairo Delights Atlanta on “Charm” Tour!
To watch Clairo in concert is to watch an artist in their element. In the close-out show of her North American tour, the Atlanta-born artist showcased her growth as a performer, effortlessly controlling the crowd [...] -
Humor and Trends: Music and Culture as Political Tools in Elections
According to exit polls by the Associated Press, 51% of voters ages 18-29 supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. In contrast, only 46% supported Donald Trump. The perception that younger voters don’t usually participate [...] -
Anna Kendrick’s “Woman of the Hour” Is a Haunting Social Commentary
In her directorial debut, “Woman of the Hour,” Anna Kendrick skillfully tackles a chilling true-crime narrative with a sharp eye for social commentary. Inspired by real events, the thriller follows a woman whose appearance on [...] -
Navigating Mental Health in the Age of Bearing Witness
Living in a world where mindlessly scrolling through social media for hours daily and consuming massive amounts of short-form content at unprecedented rates is the norm. It’s no surprise that many people have a difficult [...] -
The Art of the Low Stakes Review
What’s fascinating isn’t just that we’re reviewing everything—it’s how we’re reviewing everything. People are bringing film critic energy to corner store encounters and food critic gravitas to vending machine selections. There’s something delightfully absurd about [...] -
Horror in Haute Couture
Fashion is a powerful tool for self-expression. When combined with other artistic mediums like film, photography and music, fashion encapsulates a society’s culture while leaving room for innovation. Film and fashion are two artistic realms [...] -
DreamHack Atlanta 2024 Celebrates the Heart of Gaming Culture
DreamHack has come and gone for the sixth time in Atlanta, leaving its mark on the local gaming community again with its well-loved atmosphere and dedication to creating a safe space for gamers everywhere. This [...] -
Taking to the Stage: The Thriving Theater Community
The saying “the show must go on” holds true for the vigorous theater community as they stay strong and resilient in this ever-changing entertainment landscape. Storytelling mediums have evolved over the decades and will continue [...] -
Same Song, New Sound – The Evolution of Iconic Tracks
Ever caught yourself vibing to a song you swore you knew, only to realize it’s a fresh take on an old classic? Music has a way of capturing the human experience in a way that [...] -
What’s buzzing about comic cons and pop culture cons?
Cartoon lovers, pop culture enthusiasts and comic book collectors can all find common ground with comic conventions. Comic cons provide a wide range of opportunities for people to feel more connected to their fandom and [...]
