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Sophia Barczak

Reporter · US

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Sep 25, 2026
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Aug 23, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Sophia Barczak

    The illiterate boyfriend (opens the original)

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    Can you pronounce the word epitome? What about conscientious, colonel or thyme? Challah, queue or regime? If you happen to struggle with saying any of these words, don’t fret; you aren’t alone. The viral challenge — deemed the “illiterate boyfriend” trend — began with a TikTok video of a user challenging her partner to read words she thought he couldn’t pronounce. She was correct, as her boyfriend struggled to read a majority of the words written. A few of the words he struggled with included fu

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Sophia Barczak

    Your friendly neighborhood NYC mayor (opens the original)

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    Recently, New Yorkers requiring assistance from their local government have only needed to press one button: “post.” In a new social media trend, New Yorkers have begun sharing their problems via platforms like TikTok and X in hopes that Mayor Zohran Mamdani will solve them. The surprising part is that he’s actually doing it. While posting a TikTok requesting Mamdani to fix a problem doesn’t guarantee a response, a variety of viral videos have caught his attention. The mayor has helped New Yorke

  3. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Sophia Barczak

    Social media kills whimsy (opens the original)

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    2026 has been deemed the year of whimsy: the Generation Z pop-culture trend that veers away from the minimalism of the last decade and towards a maximalist, individualistic aesthetic with the goal of finding joy in the mundane aspects of life. Elements of this trend can include self-expression through clothing or decor, exploring new hobbies or purposefully creating habits to add playfulness to everyday life. In a world where everything seems out of control, this new lifestyle movement is center

  4. Article · Aug 23, 2026 · Sophia Barczak

    The University of Michigan needs to focus on supporting financial education (opens the original)

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    Attending college is more expensive than ever before, with significant financial burdens arriving at a time in a student’s life when they are first learning how to maintain academics while adapting to an independent lifestyle. This adjustment period is infamously overwhelming, as students are expected to rapidly develop skills outside of their familiar surroundings. One of the primary stressors for college students is learning how to manage finances. Independently budgeting for grocery trips, bo

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