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LIFE: Tough Stuff

Brooke Butler: "After almost four years, it took *this* for me to finally start my eating disorder recovery"

CONTENT WARNING: This story discusses eating disorders, such as anorexia, which may be distressing for some readers. Actress and singer Brooke Butler, 18, opens up about her struggles with anorexia, binge eating and body dysmorphia—and what she hopes others can learn...
LIFE: School

These aesthetic studygrams are *all* the motivation you need rn

Have you been in a mid-semester slump lately? We've been in school forever, and summer vacay still feels ages away. Zoom classes are also making it oh-so-easy to forget about assignments. But school isn't over yet! And these aesthetic studygrams...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I told my crush how I feel and now he's ignoring me"

Dear Carol, What do I do if a boy I like is ignoring me after I sent him a message telling him my feelings? It was a stupid thing to do—and I think I only did it because quarantine is...
LIFE: Family

April 10 is National Siblings Day! We can't get enough of these *adorbs* celeb sibs

April 10 is National Siblings Day, and what better way to celebrate than a roundup of the *cutest* celeb sisters and brothers? You're probably spending a *lot* of extra time with your fam squad rn, so take some cues from...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my aunt died and I don't know what to say"

Dear Carol, My mother’s sister passed away from COVID. I want to comfort my cousin, but I don’t know what the appropriate thing to do is. My cousin and I are the same age and close, even though we don’t...
LIFE: Get Inspired

Kristen McGowan talks DIY budget-friendly room makeovers to spruce up your space this spring

Have you been bitten by the spring cleaning bug this year? Are you looking to redesign your room for a fresh start? If so, Interior Designer Kristen McGowan's YouTube channel has all the inspo you need. A home makeover expert...

LIFE: Get Inspired

Here's what it's *actually* like to start a successful YouTube channel

Ever dreamed of pursuing YouTube as a career? We've *all* been there (well, many of us, anyway). If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to share your opinions for a living, we got the lowdown from commentary YouTuber CC...
LIFE: School

Everything you need to know before signing up for AP classes

Taking Advanced Placement (better known as AP) classes in high school is a tough decision to make. They might give you college credit, but at the same time, they're also much harder than normal classes. Here are some things you...