2020 - Page 17 of 58 - Study Breaks

Student Organizations Can Still Be Successful During COVID-19

In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.…

September 12, 2020

In an article about The Scaredy Cats Horror Show podcast, a shot from horror movie Get Out

If You Hate the Horror Genre Then You’ll Love ‘The Scaredy Cats Horror Show’

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.…

September 12, 2020

Thanks to Young People, Ed Markey Beats the Younger Joe Kennedy in Senate Primary

Audrey Martin, Boston University

The incumbent senator may be up in years, but his win against Kennedy proves voters aren't looking for a youthful candidate — they're looking for a progressive one.…

September 11, 2020

Does the ‘Folk of Air’ Series Indicate a New Direction for Young Adult Fiction?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The genre can be fickle with its trends. However, this series seems to have the hang of these new fads with its fresh take on old tropes.…

September 11, 2020

A Love Letter to an Early 2000s Dramedy: Understanding the Comforting Ethos of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Amy Sherman-Palladino's titular mother-daughter duo continues to make even the worst days just a bit better. The final episode may have aired back in 2007, but fans are still eager to get their fix of…

September 11, 2020

Bella Thorne’s OnlyFans Shows the Damage of Gentrifying Sex Work

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

When the actress made $2 million in her first week on the platform, she unwittingly harmed the livelihoods of the smaller creators on the subscription service.…

September 11, 2020

From Mug Cakes to Granola-Bar Suppers, This Is Dorm Dining 101

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

COVID-19 has radically changed the school year for college students, especially their dining experience. For many, the dorm is the new dining hall. …

September 10, 2020

In an article about the Brown Skin Girl music video, a picture of Beyoncé

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.…

September 10, 2020

Image of a woman sitting in bed looking at a computer, in an article about fake news.

How Fake News Became So Widespread and How To Put a Stop to It

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Many people are now relying on social media as their news sources, where misinformation spreads as fast as wildfire.…

September 10, 2020

In an article about getting involved with the upcoming election, a thumbs up surrounded by I Voted stickers

How To Get Involved in the 2020 Presidential Election

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Through phone banking, social media and more, you can advocate for the issues that matter the most to you.…

September 10, 2020

Illustration of Chadwick Boseman by Diana Egan

A Look Back at Chadwick Boseman’s Cultural Impact

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The actor had a major impact on Black culture through his portrayal of several Black icons and legendary characters.…

September 10, 2020

Image of students from Unsplash in article about small-town colleges

Why You Should Consider Attending a Small-Town College

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

With stronger peer relationships, more academic feedback and easier parking, many students find that smaller schools have more benefits.…

September 10, 2020

Watch These 4 YouTube Channels to Be More Productive This Semester

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

These YouTubers will help you have a more efficient school year. Just make sure you don't watch them as an excuse to procrastinate.…

September 9, 2020

Image of Jameela Jamil hosting podcast I Weigh with Debra Messing

Jameela Jamil’s ‘I Weigh’ Podcast Is a Refreshing Take on Body Positivity

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Activists, influencers and celebrities are opening up to Jamil about body image, mental health and many other important issues.…

September 9, 2020

How Life Narratives Will Help You Face Life in a More Postive Way

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Thinking about your experiences as a narrative instead of as a rigid path will aid you in leading a happier life.…

September 9, 2020

Netflix Took Control of the Film Industry During the Pandemic

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

With the pandemic still raging and movie theaters struggling to reopen, streaming services are becoming the main place for watching movies.…

September 9, 2020

As the RNC Pushes for Division, Memes Unify the Masses

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The Republican National Convention may have been light on national unity, but it did provide plenty of humorous fodder for the internet.…

September 9, 2020

The transition from child to adult with germ microbes surrounding them.

How Will the Events of 2020 Shape the Generation After Gen Z?

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

While Gen Z and the Baby Boomers hash out petty stereotypes, the new generation is faced with a reality defined by screens, social distance and global risk.…

September 9, 2020

Illustration of out favorite Disney characters including Demi Lovato and Dylan and Cole Sprouse.

The Latest TikTok Trend Makes Us Reminisce About Old Disney Shows

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Even as those on the social media platform pokes fun, the trend has reminded all those 2000s kids of some of their old favorites.…

September 9, 2020

7 Quick and Easy Microwave Recipes for the Student New to Cooking

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

With more people opting for off-campus housing this semester, this list should help those who are making food on their own for the first time.…

September 9, 2020

The law of attraction tells individuals to create positive thoughts to influence life events

Don’t Listen to ‘The Secret’: The ‘Law of Attraction’ Doesn’t Make Sense

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Some say that you can manifest good things by attracting 'positive' energy. However, the tenets of this argument don't add up.…

September 8, 2020

In an article about NYU quarantine meals, a person photographs their meal

NYU Students Take to TikTok To Expose Their Tragic Quarantine Meals

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?…

September 8, 2020

Leisha Hailey talking into a microphone on the "Pants" podcast

‘Pants’ Demonstrates What Happens When Two Friends Start a Podcast

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The stars of 'The L Word' have started a quarantine podcast that embodies what it means to survive a pandemic alongside the wit of your best friend.…

September 8, 2020

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of an individuals using learning strategies to study

6 Science-Backed Learning Strategies To Boost Your GPA This Semester

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

If your studying efforts are not reflected in the grades you received, psychology might hold the keys to your academic success.…

September 8, 2020

Sentencing of Lori Loughlin Proves That There Is Privilege in Punishment

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

Guilty of participating in the biggest fraud in the history of college admissions, Aunt Becky and her spouse will spend only a few months in jail.…

September 8, 2020

Image of woman of different body types posing in clothing

Nowadays, Body Inclusivity Sells, and Brands Will Ignore It at Their Peril

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Ads and social media posts show that women's fashion is turning away from fatphobia and body stigma.…

September 8, 2020

Predicting Who Will Survive James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Not everyone on the team will make it out alive, but that was a risk they accepted with the chance to wreak more havoc.…

September 8, 2020

Screencap of the film Palm Springs, which features a time loop

‘Groundhog Day’ and ‘Palm Springs’ Give Two Different Looks at the Time Loop

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Both films use the trope, but their messages reveal what's changed in the 27 years between their releases.…

September 7, 2020

An illustration of a microphone for a podcast

5 Things To Know When Creating Your Own Podcast

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Learn the first stages of becoming a podcaster from an amateur who has already made mistakes, so you don't have to!…

September 7, 2020

Student looking up into the sky, perhaps considering nonlinear learning.

Nonlinear Learning? COVID-19 Calls for Unconventional College Educations

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?…

September 7, 2020

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