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Why Naps should be Socially Acceptable for Adults

4/24/2025

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By: I. Krakowiak

Why is it that naps are totally acceptable for kids, but once you hit adulthood, suddenly a midday snooze is "lazy"? Let’s be real: naps are elite, and they deserve way more respect. In fact, a short nap can be the secret weapon to productivity, creativity, and just being a functional human being.

Studies show that even a 20-minute nap can improve mood, memory, and alertness. But despite the science, there’s still this weird stigma. You're either "not working hard enough" or "wasting time." Meanwhile, overworking is what is expected of you and feeling absolutely drained all the time is becoming normalized. Truth is, our bodies aren't meant to be active 24/7. Naps are a natural energy reset. Instead of fighting through the post-lunch slump or zoning out in front of a screen, why not just take 20 minutes to reboot your brain?

And let’s not act like naps aren’t the coziest thing ever. Curled up under a blanket with the afternoon sun peeking through the window? Bliss. In a perfect world, every workplace would have a nap room, and nobody would judge the person who dips out for a power snooze. Napping isn't lazy — it's self-care, and honestly, it should be celebrated and embraced in adult life, because everyone needs a rest break throughout the day!

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By: S. Gebara

As the world evolves and technology advances, the nostalgic smell of a brand-new book becomes just that—a memory. The comforting feeling of flipping through physical pages, watching your progress unfold, or holding a book that’s been weathered by time is becoming less common. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

In fact, it’s a sign of progress.

While printed books will always have their charm, eBooks offer something arguably more powerful: accessibility, convenience, and sustainability. In a society where we carry the world in our pockets, why shouldn’t our entire library fit there too?

Whether you’re on a train, waiting at the doctor’s office, or lying in bed at 2 a.m., your favorite stories or textbooks are just one tap away. There’s no need to carry around heavy books or make a trip to the library—just download and read.

Let’s be honest—lugging around three or four textbooks is no small feat. With eBooks, you can carry thousands of pages without breaking your back. The practicality is unmatched.

Personally, I’ve found eBooks incredibly handy when I’m bored. It’s almost effortless: I just unlock my phone and there it is—a book waiting for me. No need to remember to pack it. No worrying about bookmarks. And on the plus side, I’ve been able to hit my reading goals much faster.

Beyond convenience, eBooks are eco-friendly. Each digital download means one less tree cut down, less ink used, and fewer carbon emissions from shipping. And if you’re like me and your bookshelf is overflowing, eBooks are a guilt-free way to keep reading—without adding to the clutter.

Of course, the love for physical books is timeless—and rightly so. But in an age where time is short and the world moves fast, eBooks aren’t just a substitute—they’re an evolution. Just as vinyl and Spotify can co-exist, so can paperbacks and pixels.

One doesn’t cancel out the other, it enhances the reading world for all.

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By: A. Lotufo

If you’ve heard of the popular names Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Jackson, and Lynn Painter (and maybe even read some of their books) – you are probably on BookTok. Of course, these authors have proven their excellence by being awarded various prizes; but they’ve also trended on TikTok immensely. The hashtag #BookTok, with almost 53 million videos under it, has been known for motivating people of all ages (especially teenagers) to finally pick up a book and get into reading. Parents and teachers should be happy… shouldn't they?

However, the disadvantages of BookTok are clear – and it sometimes might even be dangerous. Many children (despite the company’s guidelines) tend to have access to TikTok. With BookTok being one of the most dominating topics on the app, children are sometimes exposed to books which are targetted to much older audiences. This is partially due to the YA (young adult) genre. These books are mainly for people which are 12-20 years old, which presents a large issue. At 20 years old, not only are you an adult, but you also have a lot more maturity to be able to read books which elaborate on major, triggering topics (such as domestic violence).

There have also been various complaints about the fact that not all books have age-ratings, making it extremely difficult for parents to monitor the reading material of their children. Moreover, many books are being criticized for their lack of trigger warnings. Many books which are constantly trending (which have no age-rating) have topics which could trigger not only a young community, but many adults. Now if there is no age-rating for these books, nor trigger warnings, children on BookTok and parents might not be aware of the emotional and intense themes present.

So, is BookTok overrated? There still is the need to address many of its problems – but the TikTok platform has also drastically increased the amount of teen readers; that is extremely beneficial and positive for stress-reduction and concentration. Moving forward, the normalization of age-ratings, trigger warnings, and more specific sections (instead of the broad range of ages that YA genres include) can help create a more specific target audience for each book to allow people to still enjoy their favourite #BookTok books.

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The Modern Art Week of 1922 is often celebrated as a groundbreaking event that revolutionized Brazilian art, literature, and culture. However, despite its legendary status, the event was not entirely embraced by everyone. Indeed, many contemporary critics, modern observers and upper class-men who visited museums hold opinions that challenge the popular narrative surrounding the movement.
The event shocked part of the population and brought to light a new vision of artistic processes, as well as the presentation of a “more Brazilian” art. This is because there was a break from more academic art, contributing to an aesthetic change and the Modernist Movement in Brazil. Mário de Andrade was one of the central figures of the Modern Art Week of 1922. He was alongside other organizers: the writer Oswald de Andrade and the artist Di Cavalcanti in addition to Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti and Zina Aita.
The impact was so aggravating that some reports of the time suggested that audiences reacted negatively, with some openly mocking the presentations, protests and even attempts to commit artists to mental hospitals due to the fact they deviated from the norms of society at the time. This alienation led some to question whether the event did more harm than good in promoting modern art in Brazil. Rather than inspiring the public, the movement created a greater divide between traditional and modern artists.
Brazilian Modern Art involved the absence of formalism, a break with academicism and traditionalism, criticism of the Parnassian model, the influence of European artistic avant-gardes (futurism, cubism, dadaism, surrealism, expressionism), the valorization of Brazilian identity and culture, and nationalist and everyday themes. The new art explored during the 13th, 15th and 17th of February caused even more strong emotions in the audience. For example, on the third day the theater was emptier, there was a musical performance with a mix of instruments, performed by the Rio de Janeiro native Villa-Lobos. The musician went on stage wearing a tailcoat and a shoe on one foot and a flip-flop on the other. The audience booed, thinking it was an insult, but it was later explained that the artist had a callus on his foot.
These artists together transformed in just three days the concept of art that was defined at the time and what Brazilian Art meant. They were insulted, mistreated and humiliated, however they never stopped going after what they believed in, further enriching our culture with magnificent works with their controversial, unpopular and debatable opinions.

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