Starr Washington

Graduation prep season is officially underway for the Class of 2026 and while you are busy booking photos, securing your outfit, and planning a senior trip, there is one modern tradition you might want to add to your list: mailing graduation invitations to your favorite brands. Every year, graduates take to TikTok and Instagram to share the surprising responses they receive from companies they love, ranging from handwritten notes and PR packages to gift cards and exclusive merch.

An illustrated profile of a female graduate donned in a ceremonial cap, captured against a contrasting cream and red background. The simple yet powerful depiction highlights educational success and the beginning of a new chapter Paying for college is already stressful — and if you’re attending an HBCU, keeping track of scholarships can feel like a job you didn’t apply for. The good news?

The 2025 Streamer Awards were supposed to be a night where the internet came together to celebrate the creators who dominate the Twitch and YouTube space. Held at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, the show was founded by streamer and digital creator QTCinderella and debuted in 2021. From the beginning, the ceremony set itself apart as a fan-driven celebration of livestreaming culture, spotlighting the gamers, entertainers, and personalities who make logging on feel like a community.