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The article focuses on the phenomenon of "Barna Rush" at the University of Alabama, where sorority rush traditions, captured on TikTok, display a culture steeped in neo-antebellum white Southern values, attracting a global audience, while examining the seductive appeal of traditional femininity and exploring the complexities of race and diversity in this context.

An interview with Tressie McMillan Cottom, author and faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University, is presented. Topics discussed include Cottom's book about for-profit colleges, titled "Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges inthe New Economy," her experience on the microblogging Website Twitter, and her views about the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The article focuses on the role of celebrities in American politics today, particularly discussing the timing and likelihood of endorsements from major stars like Beyonce and Taylor Swift during presidential election campaigns.

The article presents information on the decision to attend graduate school by black students. The author looks at equal-opportunity laws in the U.S., credentialism, and educational career options. The article also discusses popular advice which suggests that students should not attend graduate school.

The article shares the reflections of some of the newspaper's writers about nonprofit organizations that deserve donations during the holiday season. These nonprofits include the homeless ministry Room in the Inn in Nashville, Tennessee, national conservation nonprofit Wild Ones, and the Abortion Pill Sustainability Fund which is a subsidiary of the nonprofit Healthcare Across Borders.

The article focuses on the varied reactions of Times Opinion writers to Kamala Harris's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, highlighting its emotional impact, effective reintroduction of her candidacy, and the overall success of the convention.