Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University, Author at Study Breaks

A Survival Checklist for Fleeing a Trump Apocalypse

Running to the hills because of Trump? If so, be sure to pack these five tools so you can stand a chance in the unforgiving wilderness.…

January 24, 2017

A Critical Look at the Legacy of the 44th President

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

While many consider Obama to be the flyest president America has ever seen, his actions suggest that 'slyest' might be a better description.…

January 18, 2017

Pepe the Frog: The Most Influential Person of 2016?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

The Clinton administration admonished him, white nationalists embraced him and the Russians tweeted a picture of him. But why?…

January 11, 2017

The 7 Most Highly Anticipated Video Game Releases of 2017

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

Whether you’re looking to escape swarms of zombies in a dense forest or battle alien life-forms throughout the galaxy, the new year has a video game for you.…

January 4, 2017

The Top 16 News Stories of 2016

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at sixteen of the most significant news stories of the year.…

December 29, 2016

Should Universities Offer Firearms Studies Courses?

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

With the advent of campus carry laws, it’s time that students increase their knowledge on what it means to carry a firearm.…

December 21, 2016

Meet Allison O’Connor, the Stand-out Stand-up Student Comedian

Meet Allison O’Conor, the Stand-out Stand-up Student Comedian

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

As the co-host of her own comedy show and owner of a burgeoning social media following, the Austin senior is no joke.…

December 6, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About the 27 Club, Including Its 7 Most Notorious Inductees

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

With a growing list of talented musicians, actors and artists dying at the young age of 27, it’s hard not to wonder what could have been.…

December 1, 2016

5 Black Friday Purchases You Need to Survive the Trump Presidency

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

From headphones to guns, you’ll need to score some bargains this Friday to outlast the coming era (error?) of Trump.…

November 23, 2016

3 Media Organizations Inspiring a New Era of Political Journalism

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

If the elections motivated you into journalism, but you’re too hesitant to start your own media operation, then check out these guys getting the work done.…

November 16, 2016

5 Reasons Why a Clinton Presidency Shouldn’t Happen, but Probably Will Anyway

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

In what has certainly been a uniquely historic election, the controversy of one candidate will not end at the polls.…

November 8, 2016

As the Nomadic Lifestyle Becomes More Popular, Here’s How to Find Van Heaven

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

These three YouTube channels are everything you need to know about vanning.…

November 1, 2016

The Who, What, When and Where of the Much Reviled (But Pretty Helpful) WikiLeaks

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

A timeline of of the organization ten years and ten million leaked documents in the making.…

October 26, 2016

Gary Johnson: The Wrong Man for the Right Job

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

In an election year where the third party candidate may actually have a chance, we've been given just another poor option from the libertarian party.…

October 19, 2016

How to Attend Popular Events for Free

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

What’s a little volunteer work in exchange to FINALLY see Red Hot Chili Peppers live?…

October 12, 2016

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