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Superstitions are viewed as irrational beliefs that deal with supernatural ideas and stem from a fear of the unknown. They can also act as a form of comfort to the human experience.

Tickets for all 52 shows of the Eras Tour were only sold online through Ticketmaster. The Swifties have been unleashed — and with this development, the fight to break up Ticketmaster may finally succeed. 

The singular dimension we travel through doesn’t allow us to bring the past back in all its authenticity. But we can revisit the past, and sometimes take hold of its malleability, simply reimagining it.

Where do acorns come from? Do they come from oaks? Acorns are, after all, the “oaknut.” Or do oaks come from acorns?

Banned books have been around since the 1630s as a type of censorship. Literature can be consumed in so many ways, and it’s important to take the time to look into banned books because censorship can only hide so much.

With her uncharacteristic forced baritone and signature black turtlenecks, Holmes was touted as the Steve Jobs of biotech. In the age of “unicorn” startups, Theranos led the way of innovation in the Silicon Valley. But, as is the case with many tech startups, not all that glittered turned out to be gold.

How did Taylor Swift, a teenage country singer and songwriter from Nashville who has received so much hate and criticism throughout her career, become the global music and feminist icon that she now is?

Spaces like Platform are vital to the Berkeley community as it creates a venue for students to find a home to build on their foundations of artistry and grow amongst fellow creators.

Bats are, and have always been, the ultimate symbols of fear and darkness during Halloween. But why do these poor creatures have such a bad reputation among humans?

For graduating students who aspire to become researchers, a choice awaits: where to do research. How does one know if academia is the right fit for them?