Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Author at Study Breaks

Is R&B Making A Long-Awaited Comeback to the Music Scene?

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

After falling a little behind the times, its smooth sounds are back to capture the ears and hearts of listeners.…

January 21, 2020

Cancers Get the Worst Horoscope Rep, and Here’s Why

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Fenty naming our horoscope lipstick 'PMS' is only one reason this sign's reputation needs some reconsideration.…

January 20, 2020

Audre Lorde Is a Literary Heroine Everyone Should Know

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

She’s the definition of a bad--s woman born before her time who championed intersectionality and womanism in her poetry, essays and other writings.…

January 15, 2020

Charlotte Nebres Is the First Black Lead in NYC Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Young, gifted and black, the 11-year-old dancer is already breaking down barriers.…

December 17, 2019

The Universal Hip Hop Museum Opens Its Teaser Exhibit in the Bronx

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The new exhibit 'The [R]evolution of Hip Hop' puts this genre's long history in the limelight, highlighting its changes and triumphs.…

December 10, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The singer changed the game for Latinx artists and now this upcoming biopic will give fans an even closer look at her infamous life.…

December 3, 2019

How T.I. Helps Us Recognize That Virginity Is a Social Construct

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The rapper revealed that he tags along on his daughter's gynecological visits to make sure she's a virgin. It's time to let go of old school mentalities that tie a woman’s worth to her body.…

November 20, 2019

What Happens When U.S. States Enact an Abortion Ban?

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Facts show that this gets us nowhere in advocating for more responsive women’s healthcare, something women need a say in now.…

November 19, 2019

The Biopic Effect and How an Artist’s Catalog Thrives Afterward

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Whether it's Beyoncé's 'HOMECOMING' or Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' musicians are getting a boost from their movie appearances.…

November 11, 2019

Frank Ocean Reappears In the Mainstream With PrEP+ Night Club

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The artist addresses the HIV/AIDS crisis with his club nights, but not without some controversy from activist circles.…

October 26, 2019

Get to Know Your Brain in 20 Minutes by Watching Netflix’s ‘The Mind: Explained’

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Ever wonder what makes that grey matter in your head tick? This Netflix series delves deep into the inner workings to explain human behavior.…

October 21, 2019

The Reemergence of Reggaeton and Its New Soundscape

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The catchy tunes and Latin influence of this music sensation have everyone listening, dancing and wondering about this genre's burst into the mainstream.…

October 14, 2019

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