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Firing Powell would be Trump’s costliest economic mistake

President Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell. After appointing him in 2018, Trump outspokenly...

The gym isn’t for everyone — stop forcing it to be

Almost everyone has had a gym rat tell them that the gym will solve all their problems. Their rationale often includes that going...

Breakout hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes the internet’s hottest obsession

Editor’s Note: This article was republished on Feb. 19, 2026 following a website transfer that removed it. The article was originally published on...

Why Fanta is healthier in Europe

Have you ever caught yourself, or your friends, after just returning from a Europe trip saying you felt like you lost weight? Maybe feeling...

The dangers of the Type A lifestyle

It’s safe to say that we’ve been sold a lie: that exhaustion merits a badge of honor that awards us the epitome of...

The danger of ignoring social science expertise

Picture this. Your car brakes start to make a grinding noise, a hazard light glows on your dashboard and you know absolutely nothing...

Video killed the radio star — and our patience too

Editor’s note: This article was republished on February 9, 2026 following an updated website transfer that caused it to be removed. The article...

Let’s talk about periods

The often taboo topic of menstruation reflects the dismissal and invalidation of women’s health. The health concerns of people who menstruate are often...

2025 fall print issue corrections

Editor’s note: This article was republished on Feb. 9, 2026  following an updated website transfer that caused it to be removed. The article...

The comforting allure of AI therapy 

While an inaccessibility to therapy was documented as a problem in the U.S., instant accessibility to chatbot therapy — the very opposite —...

Public schools should automatically give students public library cards

Public libraries are an essential aspect of America’s social safety net, yet their patrons are predominantly white, wealthy and urban. For libraries to...

Why Gavin Newsom can’t mock Trump without becoming him

“Newsom was right about everything!” This slogan is plastered across California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new merchandise. The hats are part of Newsom’s new attempts...

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