6 episodios
In the Q Julia, Rebecca, and Tayae
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- Cultura y sociedad
Three opinionated teenagers giving their hot takes on whatever they find interesting.
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Hot Takes (and some lukewarm ones too)
In this episode, we step away from more critical thinking to dive into the realm of hot takes. Is New York City overrated? Are the Beatles actually that good? Should we eat Cheetos with utensils? For these questions and more (including some viewer-submitted takes) tune in to this episode of In the Q.BLM Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qv_uGycnE3wOoCwwA3OSfh97P3trgwXBldd7qqDez2Y/edit?usp=sharing
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RomComs: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
We’ve all seen RomComs before. You know, those one hour and forty minute movies about love overcoming all obstacles to put two young people on track to the perfect relationship. But what myths and stereotypes do they perpetuate? If they perpetuate these ideas, why do we keep coming back for more? Well, we decided to do some ~intense~ research of our own (in the form of watching three movies), and then came together to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the RomCom.BLM Resources: https:...
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Gen Z Activism (Part 1): Is Social Media the Future of Social Change?
Gen Z has grown up with social media at our fingertips. From Instagram to Snapchat to Twitter, and now TikTok, we can move a message to thousands of people just by clicking “post.” But is the social media activism pioneered by Gen Z an unstoppable force of social change, or simply a distraction from the more strenuous work that still lurks ahead? Three Gen Z-ers discuss the perks and pitfalls of social media activism and how its rise has caused generational divides in our understandings of po...
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What's the Deal With TikTok?
So there’s this social media app. It’s named after the sound a clock makes (or a song by Kesha, depending on who you ask). What’s the deal with TikTok? Why does it have over 2 billion downloads? Two avid TikTok users and a third high school senior discuss what TikTok is, what makes it different from other social media platforms, and if we should believe everything we see and hear on and about the platform.
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What Does It Mean to Turn 18?
Turning 18 can seem like a big step into adulthood. From legal privileges to social benefits, it feels like your 18th birthday is supposed to be a major transition. Is it though? Two newly 18-year-olds and a soon-to-be 18-year-old discuss what it feels like to find ourselves becoming "adults," and whether we think any 18-year-old is ready for the weight that transition holds.
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