Weekly Article Roundup: sept 28 - oct 4

Check out this week's handpicked article recommendations from September 28th to October 4th, curated by our founder. Dive into inspiring stories on Black excellence, a spotlight on Andrew Garfield, and a thought-provoking piece on modern friendship.

On Black Excellence and Being "Obsessed With Humanity”

My night watching Ta-Nehisi Coates at The Apollo.

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

Does Anyone Have Time To Be a Good Friend Anymore?

‘I want to share life with people, not just catch up for five minutes when I run into them at the store’

By Laura Pitcher / Dazed

The Confessions of Andrew Garfield

The actor has big ideas about life and death—even a theory about the nature of time. Over an afternoon at one of his favorite New York City haunts, the actor let us into his world.

By Rachel Dodes / Esquire

How Does the Male Gaze Impact Female Friendships?

I've been on both sides, and so have you. There is a case to be made for fighting the nasty ways perceived attractiveness can impact friendships and self esteem.

By Julia Rose Eng / Byline

The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books

To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.

By Rose Horowitch / The Atlantic