Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College, Author at Study Breaks

The Launch Pad for Sophie Houser and Andy Gonzales

After finding fame with their video game 'Tampon Run,' two students hope to shift the dialogue surrounding menstruation and women in tech.…

October 1, 2017

Large Turnout for ‘It’ Holds Box Office Record for Horror

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

Stephen King’s 30-year-old story floats on.…

September 14, 2017

4 Tips for Pulling an All-Nighter Like a Pro

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

Here’s how to do an all-nighter the right way so you won’t have to dig yourself out of a deep, sleep-deprived hole.…

September 13, 2017

MoviePass vs AMC and the Future of Theaters

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

$10 a month for a movie a day? Sign me up.…

September 12, 2017

8 Hobbies to Pick Up in College

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

Everyone needs a break from the daily grind, and college may be your best opportunity to get a hobby before you get a job.…

August 29, 2017

The Quirks of Christian Colleges

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

For the uninitiated, here’s a taste of the weird micro-communities that are Christian colleges. And for the initiated — can I get an amen?…

August 22, 2017

Let Buzzfeed Make Your Life Choices for You

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

It may be unconventional, but letting a series of internet algorithms determine your path in life sure takes a lot of pressure of off you.…

August 3, 2017

The Bechdel Test’s Diverse Successor

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

The DuVernay test, named after the African-American director, assesses films' racial representation in the same way the Bechdel test did for gender inclusivity.…

July 31, 2017

Let’s Get Ready to Journal

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

There are dozens of reasons why and a variety of ways how, but the important thing is that somehow, in some form, you put pen to paper.…

July 27, 2017

3 Non-Pot Ways to Brew Coffee That Are Perfect for Dorms

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

You're going to drink a lot of coffee in college, so you might as well find your favorite way to make it.…

July 27, 2017

What ‘Ms. Marvel’ Gets Right About Muslim Representation

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

Kamala Khan, a teenager growing up in Jersey City, uses the ordinariness of her life to subvert many of the stereotypes surrounding Islam in America.…

July 27, 2017