It’s been a while! Welcome back to this week’s roundup. I’ve pulled together a mix of essays, creative pieces, and news worth your time. Whether you’re looking for something informative, reflective, or just a solid weekend read, there’s something here for you.

The Last Girl in Media: Ayana Herndon Thinks We’re Too Hard on Black Publications

The commerce writer explains that all publications are not created equal.

By Nhari Djan / Should’ve Stayed in the Notes App

you’re not a girl’s girl

twitter can’t help you now

By Sarah Cucchiara / people’s princess

I See Your Smartphone-Addicted Life

I’ve never owned the device, and I’m not sure I ever want to.

By Franklin Schneider  / The Atlantic

Social Media Replaced Zines. Now Zines Are Taking the Power Back

At a time of fleeting memes and cultural platforms operated by multibillion-dollar companies, an old mode of creativity and community-building gets a second life.

By C. Brandon Ogbunu / WIRED

Archivists Aren’t Ready for the ‘Very Online’ Era

The challenge: how to catalog and derive meaning from so much digital clutter

By Michael Waters / The Atlantic