Alex Johnson, New York University, Author at Study Breaks

NYU’s Insensitive Black History Month Menu Sparks Outrage

The menu, which led to the firing of two Aramark employees, featured a host of stereotypical foods, including a Kool-Aid flavored water.…

February 23, 2018

The College of William and Mary Appoints Its First Female President

Alex Johnson, New York University

In a move that more accurately reflects the modern student body, William and Mary hired Katherine Rowe as their 28th president.…

February 21, 2018

‘Black Panther’ Has Black Audiences Nationwide Thrilled

Alex Johnson, New York University

The movie’s record-breaking weekend is further proof that diversity not only has a positive psychological impact, it makes a lot of money.…

February 19, 2018

Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations, Amazon Has Fired Jeffrey Tambor

Alex Johnson, New York University

The firing follows Netflix’s dismissal of Kevin Spacey, showing that networks are becoming quicker to sever ties with anyone accused of sexual harassment.…

February 18, 2018

Middlebury’s ‘List of Men to Avoid’ Catalogues Its Sexual Assailants

Alex Johnson, New York University

In response to the broader #MeToo movement and its ‘Shitty Media Men’ list, senior Elizabeth Dunn leaded the names of 30 ‘men to avoid.’…

February 14, 2018

A Utah State Student Has Been Hospitalized After Consuming Tide Pods

Alex Johnson, New York University

In a statement from the university, representatives claim that she was not participating in the Tide Pod challenge, but rather trying to intentionally self-harm.…

February 12, 2018

Washington State Has a Plan to Help Homeless College Students

Alex Johnson, New York University

Through a series of proposed bills, Washington lawmakers hope to provide homeless college students stable access to basic amenities.…

February 9, 2018

California Students Are Pushing for Free College Education

Alex Johnson, New York University

Following in the footsteps of New York’s Excelsior Scholarship, proponents of the College for All Act are calling for free college in California.…

February 7, 2018

An Oregon State Student Charged with Hate Crime Continues a Trend

Alex Johnson, New York University

Alt-right and other racist groups have increasingly chosen college campuses as prime vehicles for spreading hate speech, hate crimes and acts of xenophobic violence.…

February 5, 2018