October 7, 2022

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 An Exploration of the True Intentions Behind UVA’s Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Bailey Middleton

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It’s 2014. Nicki Minaj’s big booty anthem “Anaconda” hits the radio 

Cheyenne Butler

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I discovered my love of dancing at my junior prom, when I slung around my “Prom Royalty” sash to “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X

Kiki McLaughlin

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Upon arriving in the humid, gray streets of Washington D.C., the first thing I noticed was the flower crowns. Then the glitter. 

Hailey Robbins

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To everyone in a romantic relationship, trust me, this letter is the last thing I want to be writing in a place like this 
 

Jasmine Wang

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Every so often, there tends to be an aesthetic or trend that dominates the online algorithm.

Miriella Jiffar

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At the University of Virginia, the Instagram account @barstooluva has amassed thousands of followers.

Eryn Rhodes

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This issue, we step back from the “everything, all the time” mentality to hone in on what makes a trend compelling, dangerous, ubiquitous and every

Andi Sink

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