In recent years, many influencers have threaded travel content into their regular routine. As they seek to commodify their adventures, however, many have disrespected cultural norms, disrupted local communities, and contributed to the growing problem of overtourism. Today, social media overtourism has become a significant issue, affecting popular destinations worldwide.In December 2017, YouTuber Logan Paul uploaded a now-deleted video of what appeared to be a suicide victim in Japan. After the i...

Around the world, LGBTQ+ characters in movies, shows, and books are routinely censored and removed. This kind of erasure forces queer communities to stay in the dark, fueling prejudice and violence that affects people even beyond the screen. As long as queer media censorship continues to persist, LGBTQ+ communities will stay ostracized and invisible. In November 2024, Netflix released season two of Arcane. The popular show, based on video game League of Legends, features a queer relationship bet...

I still remember the first time I set foot on this campus as a UChicago student. O-Week was full of smiles and fresh faces; everyone was excited to be part of a new community. As the quarters passed, however, and friend groups solidified, the initial enthusiasm faded alongside the passion to meet new peers. It’s strange how quickly a campus full of expression and life can start to feel like a collection of isolated bubbles. The eager energy we once had during O-Week vanished, and I felt as if my...