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"The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "My Life With The Walter Boys" popularity brings mixed reactions

The book series turned TV shows “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “My Life With The Walter Boys” have both garnered immense attention on social media and general popularity, following the release of the new seasons. Due to its popularity, audience members aren't just limited to college students, but also include younger viewers to older adults. However, with potentially toxic behaviors in romantic relationships, such as cheating and manipulation, consistently shown throughout both shows, can this actually harm the perception of healthy romantic relationships to the younger viewers?

MSU

MSU offers rare Ukrainian class

“It would be one of the few American universities to offer Ukrainian at a time when there is a considerable need for American students to know more about Ukraine,” said Matthew Pauly, associate professor of history, who is Borodin's faculty host.