The Dolphin Trainer Who Loved Dolphins Too Much
Dolphin trainer Ashley Guidry loved her job and the animals she worked with—in particular, a dolphin calf named Chopper. But years of seeing how business was done behind the scenes at a small marine park made her come to the painful conclusion that she had to walk away from it all.
House Heart
“I love this story for its wryness and subtlety, but most especially for its willingness to take me where I don’t want to go.” A short story from Amelia Gray’s new collection, Gutshot.
For the Love of Lettering: Stories About Typography
Type house feuds, designing typefaces for Wes Anderson and Lena Dunham, and more.
Can Greek Life Be Diverse? Our College Pick
In a wide-ranging story with several introspective interviews, reporter Katherine Mirani followed up to find out if a system based on private membership can ever really be inclusive.
The King’s Last Game
Elvis Presley and I had at least one thing in common: A love of racquetball.
Smearch, Fidgital, Skinjecture: Creating New Terms for the Modern World
Lizzie Skurnick on her new book of neologisms and why she’s republishing beloved young adult books from her youth.
All Dressed Up: Five Stories About Style
Style has no limits. Wear socks with sandals. Dress as a different character every day. Admire your reflection in the subway windows. Here are five stories about our connection with the clothes we wear.
The Answer Is Never
Rewriting the false narrative of childlessness.
Yes Means Yes, So What’s the Catch? A Reading List About Consent
“I’d heard of SB 967, but I hadn’t done any real research about it. Unsurprisingly, I discovered a variety of reactions.”
Who is Art For? Our College Pick
A recent act of vandalism at UC San Diego prompted student Teiko Yakobson to wonder about the rest of a significant collection of sculpture and monumental art that dots the campus.