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LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm struggling with anxious thoughts"

Dear Carol, I struggle with anxiety. I worry that my friends dislike me: I constantly am asking for reassurance that they aren't upset with me. How can I reassure myself that people like me and aren't talking about me behind my...
LIFE: School

6 ways to decorate your graduation cap in 2022

Calling class of 2022! Looking for graduation cap inspo? You've totally come to the right place. Whether your vibe is a total nostalgia throwback or a current fave musician—we've got you covered for *all* your decorating ideas. @iondonislonely Olivia Rodrigo Sour You'll...

LIFE: Friends

How to deal when your friends have busy schedules

@maliabakermsb The group chat convos have gone from spontaneous Dunkin runs to arguments about everyone's availability. When friends constantly turn down invites because of their busy schedules, it's super easy to take those rejections personally. You might jump to conclusions and...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, should I confess to my long-distance crush?"

Dear Carol, I have liked this guy since I was 6 years old. We're friends, but he lives kind of far away. We see each other every other month. I really like him, and I want to tell him. Should I...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

How to deal with rejection

So: you got rejected. Whether it was by a crush, a college, a job or something else, it stinks. There's no doubt about it—rejection doesn't feel good, and that's a fact. But here's another truth: Unfortunately, you're gonna have to face...
LIFE: Get Inspired

How to adjust to using your friend's preferred pronouns

@the_kitschwitch This essay reflects the thoughts and opinions of the author. "It's not that you've changed who you are, it's that you finally understood how to express who you are." -A.H. From a young age, we're conditioned to assume a person's pronouns...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

Staying centered during times of crisis: GL's editor-in-chief on the state of the world this summer

I don't think we've ever done an article that I hoped would be completely irrelevant by the time you cracked open this magazine. But, sadly, that's probably not going to be the case. This summer should have been a summer "off."...
LIFE: Friends

4 handmade birthday gift ideas for your bestie

Finding the *perfect* gift for your number one bestie can be easier said than done. After all, finding the gift that's so them to show them how much you care is a challenge, especially when the love you have for...

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Is it possible to crush on a book? Most def. Click HERE to check out (and enter to win!) our fave new titles and you might just find yourself swooning...

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Win! The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting

Even Tru’s closest friends don’t know she’s balancing high school with assassin training. But her secret is at risk when a (sort of cute) bounty hunter starts chasing her down—while she’s right in the middle of a babysitting gig. Enter to win here!

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