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Aya Pfeufer
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Journalism student at Northeastern University | Reporting from politics to pop culture — analysis & behind‑the‑scenes content.
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As someone whose favorite pastime is getting lost in a Netflix binge, the new Warner Bros. deal is a win for my watchlist. HBO shows like Insecure may be coming to Netflix! medium.com/@ayapfeufer_...
#Netflix #WarnerBros
What the Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Really Means
What the Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Really Means Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images/Mario Tama/Getty Images I can recall when the objective of several major studios was to pull all their content from …
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December 10, 2025 at 5:22 AM
As a daily user of social media, I came across the University of Oklahoma’s essay controversy. A student failed for citing the Bible in a paper? A TA placed on leave? It’s causing debates about academic standards vs. free speech. Read more about the story: medium.com/@ayapfeufer_...
An F for Faith? The OU Essay Controversy
If you’ve scrolled through social media lately or any news feeds, you’ve likely come across the story: a student at the University of…
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December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Blanketing clouds in the sky.
#blueskyartshow #sky #clouds #photography #mountains #cloudy #eastcoastkin #artyear
Cloudy skies blanketing mountains in the Appalachian chain.
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My earliest article delves into how AI is reshaping creativity, challenging our ideas of authorship, and raising questions about originality. medium.com/@ayapfeufer_...
“Can AI Truly Be Creative? How Algorithms Are Reconsidering Authorship and Originality”
By Aya Pfeufer
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December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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NEW: The Olivia Nuzzi-Ryan Lizza saga consuming the polimedia-sphere prompted me to ponder my own journalistic failing regarding another RFK Jr. scandal—a failing that haunts me. I explain all in my OUR LAND newsletter.

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December 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Last month, I interviewed the co-founders of NATIVE —Northeastern’s first-ever club for Indigenous students. Meet Avery Nakata and Tamarron Austin, whose vision and dedication are building a space for belonging and cultural connection on campus. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCjH...
Club Spotlight: NATIVE
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December 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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"Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the Constitution"
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The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration. n.pr/48E1oko
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Curious about what essential climate change accounts to follow? Here are my suggestions:
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10 Essential Climate Change Accounts to Follow
@IPCC_CH (Twitter/X)
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December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Check out my new blog post where I delve into whether Euphoria’s dazzling style has overshadowed its substance. Why glamorize trauma? With Season 3 jumping ahead in time, could this be the show’s chance to trade glitter for character growth? #Euphoria #HBO #TVReview
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Beyond the Glitter: Is Euphoria’s Hype Justified?
There’s no denying that HBO’s Euphoria made a massive cultural splash. With its eye-catching cinematography, eccentric fashion, and intense…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The modern student housing "luxury" boom isn’t about giving students what they want. It is a profit-driven scheme that’s pricing an entire generation out of education-friendly neighborhoods. Read more down below: medium.com/@ayapfeufer_...
The Student Housing “Luxury” Scam: How Developers Are Playing an Entire Generation
For Kayla Alves, a marketing and international management student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, her housing search felt less…
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December 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Travel chaos after Thanksgiving: snowstorms and software updates grounded flights and delayed thousands. From Detroit to Chicago, some travelers experienced a challenging return home. Read more down below: www.cbsnews.com/news/thanksg...
U.S. travelers face thousands of flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, over busy Thanksgiving weekend
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Muslim mayor of New York City. A powerful moment for representation, as he brings a youthful voice to city leadership and a focus on public transit, affordability, and working‑class priorities. www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election | CNN Politics
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of supporters to propel a once-underdog campaign, has won ...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Sometimes I procrastinate, and I’ve learned that’s not always a bad thing. It gives my mind the space it needs to connect ideas in the background. I wrote about turning procrastination into a tool for deeper thinking here: medium.com/@ayapfeufer_...
The Productive Procrastination Paradox: How to Get More Done by Doing Less
We live in a culture that worships the act of hustling. The prevailing wisdom is clear: to achieve more, you must do more. We fill every…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Through @caloes.bsky.social, I'm deploying highly trained @lacofd.bsky.social Urban Search and Rescue teams to Jamaica to help reach victims of Hurricane Melissa.

California stands ready to help when disaster strikes — at home or abroad.
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I have been following Hurricane Melissa closely as it approaches Bermuda, leaving a tragic toll of at least 34 lives lost in the Caribbean. My thoughts are with those affected. Read more down below:
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Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 34 dead as storm barrels toward Bermuda
Hurricane Melissa is now passing over the Bahamas and is expected to hit Bermuda Thursday evening
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October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Just read the CNN update: Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, causing deaths and power outages — now barreling toward eastern Cuba with extreme winds and flooding. www.cnn.com/weather/live...
Hurricane Melissa plows across Jamaica, its eye now moving toward Cuba: Live updates | CNN
Melissa is now centered off the northern coast of Jamaica after barreling ashore as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. Follow for live updates.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
"My Oxford Year" Review: More Than a Love Story, It’s a Lesson in Living. A film that challenges presence vs ambition, Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest spark a romance that forces us to reflect on what success and love really mean.
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“My Oxford Year” Review: More Than a Love Story, It’s a Lesson in Living
What happens when the dream you’ve chased your entire life finally comes true, only to reveal a different dream entirely? This is the core…
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October 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Last Friday, I had the privilege of hearing Kimberly Atkins Stohr; it was inspiring to hear her insights on reporting and her background as an attorney.
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
2026 is going to be a huge year for movies, from Avengers: Doomsday to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Discover what else to expect: editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-...
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
Everything from blockbuster franchise titles and thrilling genre fare to new projects from acclaimed directors.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sen. Rand Paul warns the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats and talk of attacks on Venezuela risk unlawful killings and dangerous escalation.
Read more: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Rand Paul: 'All of these people have been blown up without us knowing their name'
The Kentucky Republican again challenges U.S. strikes on possible drug smugglers at sea.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Millions nationwide rallied against the Trump administration in “No Kings” protests. Read more down below: www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/u...
Large crowds rallied against Trump at ‘No Kings’ protests across the US. Here’s why protesters say they attended | CNN
CNN field teams spoke with attendees at “No Kings” rallies across the country. Here’s what protesters had to say.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Just read a New York Times piece about how Botox might be changing human behavior. It’s intriguing and ironic that a treatment meant to boost social confidence (and appearance) could actually hinder our ability to empathize.
www.nytimes.com/2011/06/19/f...
With Botox, Looking Good and Feeling Less (Published 2011)
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October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Coachella’s first act this year was on the 10—artists transformed highway billboards into playful previews that made the desert drive feel like part of the show. Read the NYT piece on how artists used giant signs to hype sets and spark social chatter.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/a...
The Hype at Coachella This Year? Billboards.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🎬 New blog post: Why David Ehrlich’s Dune: Part Two review brilliantly balances blockbuster hype with hard truths.

🔗 Read the full analysis here: medium.com/@ayapfeufer_... #DunePartTwo
Why David Ehrlich’s Dune: Part Two Review is a Must-Read
David Ehrlich’s review of Dune: Part Two for IndieWire captures the intricacies and grandeur of Denis Villeneuve’s sequel with sharp…
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October 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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BREAKING: Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook stay on Federal Reserve board for now, sets January hearing

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October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM