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As caps soar through the air, graduation season has become much more than earning a degree. It has evolved into a full-scale social media production. From professional photo shoots to expensive custom outfits, the modern commencement experience is fueled by TikTok and Instagram trends. Some graduates feel pressure to take an aesthetic and commercialized approach to graduation by documenting and sharing their milestone moments.
After sitting through all eight episodes of Netflix’s “Age of Attraction,” I couldn’t help but feel entertained, confused and ultimately riddled with cringe. Hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, “Age of Attraction” places 40 singles, ages 22 to 60, in a secluded retreat to mingle and date. They omit one central piece of information: their age.
As access to cannabis and its many forms expand, the traditional image of a “stoner” can feel outdated. What was once a stereotypical label has now become a fluid concept, defined more by individual perception than any universal standard. “I still think there is a certain sense of negative stigma around it,” said Noah Schremser, a DePaul junior studying political science.
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