2020 - Page 18 of 58 - Study Breaks

Two hands toasting with cups, the alcohol drinker holding a Solo cup and the sober drinker holding the blank outline of a Solo cup.

The Pros and Cons of Partying Sober

The COVID-19 pandemic has plenty of college kids asking — can you really have fun without alcohol?…

September 5, 2020

Jim Gaffigan Ended His Political Silence To Speak Out Against Trump

Usually silent on political issues, the comedian put his family-friendly jokes aside to express his vehement anger toward Donald Trump.…

September 5, 2020

Thru-hiking illustration by Daisy Daniel's

A Guide to Thru-Hiking and Why You Should Try It Out

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Backpacking through nature and sleeping in a tent under the stars isn't for everyone, but it could be your next adventure.…

September 5, 2020

‘(Un)Well’ Exposes the Controversial Side of the Wellness Industry

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

From essential oils to bee sting therapy, this new docuseries explores the validity of many popular health and wellness practices.…

September 5, 2020

Diplo in an article about quarantine collaborations

Quarantine Collaborations Are Blowing Away Electronic Dance Music Fans

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.…

September 4, 2020

In an article about the Leave No Trace principles, backpackers walking through the forest

Leave No Trace Is the Ethical Way To Enjoy Natural Spaces

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The guiding principles provide a framework for enjoying the great outdoors without disrupting the natural cycles of the environment.…

September 4, 2020

Illustration by Veronica Chen of the game Monopoly

Monopoly Is Ruthless — But It Can Also Teach Us About Cooperation

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The board game has long been known for its dangerous ability to escalate tensions. But rather than avoiding this, maybe it's the point.…

September 4, 2020

An illustration of two people being socially distant yet still social

How To Be Social During a Socially Distant Semester

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

While this fall may not allow students to participate in sporting events or attend parties, there are still ways for you to interact with your friends.…

September 4, 2020

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Dear First Year Journalism Majors, I Wish I Would Have Known This

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

As a senior looking back on my time, I realized five pieces of advice I would have benefitted from as an incoming freshman.…

September 4, 2020

The RNC Proved That Republicans Are Who They Have Always Been

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Although the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) came under unprecedented circumstances, the messaging was consistent: They don't like Democrats.…

September 4, 2020

Why Is It So Hard for Chapman University To Condemn Bigotry?

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Following a professor's controversial article on Kamala Harris, the university remains unable to take a firm stance against prejudice.…

September 4, 2020

Image of a woman shrouded in darkness covering her face, in an article about imposter syndrome.

How Imposter Syndrome Is Disproportionately Affecting Women of Color

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Although men and women experience the phenomenon, women face more feelings of fear and inadequacy in their everyday lives — especially Black women.…

September 3, 2020

Illustration by Shelly Freund in COVID-19 article

COVID-19 Could Be Reduced on Campuses With More Testing

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Some universities have already closed due to an influx of coronavirus cases, but the University of Illinois may have found a solution.…

September 3, 2020

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Why It’s Important to Start Cardiac Screenings When You’re Young

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

SafeBeat, an organization working to provide cardiac screenings, helps prevent the death of young individuals from cardiac arrest.…

September 3, 2020

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The Thin Blue Line Flag Doesn’t Belong in Schools, or Anywhere Else

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

The symbol is garnering a racist and hateful history, but that isn't stopping many people, and even schools, from proudly displaying it.…

September 3, 2020

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 Shows Humanity’s Big Impact on the Planet

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Because of COVID-19 and quarantine, we depleted our environmental resources a little more slowly this year. That's still not enough though.…

September 3, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of Biden at the DNC

The 2020 DNC Shows Signs That Biden May Repeat Clinton’s Loss

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The campaign has adopted many of the strategies employed in 2016, even though Democrats lost. If they want a win, they need to make changes.…

September 3, 2020

‘Crikey! It’s the Irwins’ Carries on the Animal-Loving Legacy of Steve Irwin

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The legend of the Crocodile Hunter lives on through his wife and children as they strive to continue his work in animal conservation in their wholesome reality show.…

September 3, 2020

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The Holocaust TikTok Trend Isn’t Educational — It’s Problematic and Hurtful

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Some on the app are roleplaying as Holocaust victims. Regardless of intent, the fad is disrespectful, to say the least.…

September 3, 2020

Image of productivity vlogger Hannah Elise studying on a laptop on her bed with notebooks surrounding her

Productivity Vloggers Are Lending a Sense of Direction to Quarantine

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

YouTube is the first place most students go to procrastinate, but now the platform might hold the key to productivity.…

September 2, 2020

Fall Guys avatars stumble over each other as they're controlled by an Xbox controller.

Does Fall Guys Have the Potential To Be the Next Fortnite?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

YouTubers, Twitch streamers and even Kentucky Fried Chicken have already jumped on the new game's bandwagon.…

September 2, 2020

An illustration of a football player in front of a backdrop of Apple laptops representing all sports teams

Stay Engaged in Sports, Even When You Can’t Compete in Person

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Your season may have been canceled, but that doesn't need to stop you from making strides in both your physical and mental game.…

September 2, 2020

In an article about straight women using the phrase "I wish I was gay," a photo of two women in love

Dear Straight Women: Please Stop Saying You Wish You Were Gay

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These comments might not be explicitly homophobic, but they display the privilege of straight people and trivialize the negative experiences of queer women.…

September 2, 2020

‘Game Change’ Offers Insight Into the Upcoming Election

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Although America is dealing with unprecedented times, the 2020 election still has echoes of the 2008 Obama/McCain race.…

September 2, 2020

Illustration of popular television figure, Willy Wonka.

What’s the Deal With Willy Wonka TikTok?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

He’s everywhere. TikTok Willy Wonka is infiltrating the internet and he’s not slowing down anytime soon.…

September 2, 2020

In an article about how music videos now include dance and anime, an illustration of a man in a yellow shirt lying on the ground beside a frog

Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Music has become a multisensory experience. Check out a brief history of how music incorporated the two art forms to reimagine visuals and audio united.…

September 2, 2020

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.…

September 2, 2020