Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago, Author at Study Breaks

Nina Nesbitt’s Quarantine Creations Are Putting Her Ahead of Other Artists

The Scottish pop singer is using her extra time during the pandemic to create new versions of her old music, as well as compose entirely new pieces — with a twist.…

October 7, 2020

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Become a More Informed Consumer With These 4 Apps

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Being an informed shopper can be challenging, but these resources will help you consume in a more conscious way.…

September 24, 2020

The ‘Derry Girls’ Soundtrack Is More Than Just Good Music

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The show, set in 1990s Northern Ireland, follows five friends as they get into bizarre trouble accompanied by classic hits.…

September 20, 2020

Beth O’Leary’s ‘The Switch’ Lacks What Made Her Debut so Impactful

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The author’s second novel, which follows a grandmother and granddaughter, puts family and community at the forefront but lacks balance in its storytelling.…

September 7, 2020

Spoken Word Samples on Bastille’s ‘Wild World’ Bring the Past Into the Present

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The British band embraces dialogue clips on their second album, which reflects on political, social and emotional struggles in their signature style.…

September 1, 2020

Emma Lord’s Debut Novel, ‘Tweet Cute,’ Is the Perfect Gen-Z Romance

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The book is full of social media, insane baked goods and a love story you can’t help but root for.…

August 24, 2020

The Storytelling of Taylor Swift Includes a Rainbow of Colors

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The artist’s renowned songwriting has gone from red to monochrome to the full spectrum of colors to create vivid imagery in every line.…

August 18, 2020

Refreshing Your Space Could Be The Change You Are Looking For

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Making your room into an efficient place to work and an enjoyable place to live can improve your mental health, promote productivity and encourage mindfulness.…

August 10, 2020

Man talks to his therapist over the phone.

Will Teletherapy Stay Popular Even After Quarantine Ends?

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Over-the-phone and online counseling have gained popularity due to COVID-19, but they have benefits that will outlast social distancing and isolation.…

August 3, 2020

The main characters of Palm Springs float in a pool at their Palm Springs time wrap get away.

‘Palm Springs’ Is a Time Loop Worth Getting Stuck In

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The film, now found on Hulu, is a refreshed 'Groundhog Day' story that stands apart from the stereotypical romantic comedy.…

July 27, 2020

In an article about whether to finish a book you hate reading, an image of a woman clutching a book

Why You Should Stop Reading That Novel You Hate

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

There's no shame in dropping a book that you have no desire to read.…

July 21, 2020

Lauv sings while using the color blue and yellow to represent the emotions of his performance.

Singer Lauv Creates His Own Silver Linings During Quarantine

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The self-proclaimed 'one man boy band' has kept busy by making music and advocating for mental health amidst the global pandemic.…

July 12, 2020

In an article about Written Connections, Man drops off letter in a mail box

Written Connections Is the Pen Pal Project That’s Perfect for Quarantine

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

While many are still stuck indoors miles away from their closest friends, writing letters can keep communication genuine.…

July 10, 2020

‘The Flatshare’ Proves Romance Can Have Emotions Beyond Falling in Love

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Beth O'Leary's debut novel, which features a very unusual living arrangement, makes the case for the genre as possessing real emotional depth.…

June 28, 2020

Nico Walker’s ‘Cherry’ Tells a Devastating Story of Addiction and Crime

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Written on a prison typewriter, the novel tells the story of a young man who falls in love, joins the war and robs banks to pay for heroin — a tale not unlike the author's…

June 19, 2020

Ali Wong is best known on the stage of her Netflix comedy specials.

Ali Wong’s Funny and Touching ‘Dear Girls’ Puts Her Comedy to the Page

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Framed as a series of letters to her daughters, the star comedian uses her book to explore life experiences, inequality and her culture with her trademark vulgar hilarity.…

June 11, 2020

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Columbia College Chicago
Multimedia Journalism, Magazine Concentration

Nina Nesbitt’s Quarantine Creations Are Putting Her Ahead of Other Artists

Become a More Informed Consumer With These 4 Apps

The ‘Derry Girls’ Soundtrack Is More Than Just Good Music

Beth O’Leary’s ‘The Switch’ Lacks What Made Her Debut so Impactful

Spoken Word Samples on Bastille’s ‘Wild World’ Bring the Past Into the Present

The Storytelling of Taylor Swift Includes a Rainbow of Colors

Refreshing Your Space Could Be The Change You Are Looking For

Will Teletherapy Stay Popular Even After Quarantine Ends?

‘Palm Springs’ Is a Time Loop Worth Getting Stuck In

Why You Should Stop Reading That Novel You Hate

Singer Lauv Creates His Own Silver Linings During Quarantine

Written Connections Is the Pen Pal Project That’s Perfect for Quarantine

‘The Flatshare’ Proves Romance Can Have Emotions Beyond Falling in Love

Nico Walker’s ‘Cherry’ Tells a Devastating Story of Addiction and Crime

Ali Wong’s Funny and Touching ‘Dear Girls’ Puts Her Comedy to the Page

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