Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University, Author at Study Breaks

In Defense of Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Touslegate’

In condemning 'The Tonight Show' host for toying with Trump's hair, critics forget what Fallon's job is.…

May 30, 2017

This High School Valedictorian Is the First-Ever Transfer to Cornell from IPFW

A Biochemistry and Biological Engineering double major, freshman Mitchell Scott talks about his experience as a non-traditional Ivy League student.…

May 22, 2017

A Love Letter to Groot

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Who knew a tiny sentient tree could play such an important role in the galaxy’s ability to smile?…

May 22, 2017

The Message You Overlooked in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Hulu’s new original series might be breaking streaming records around the world, but Atwood’s dystopian tale has a subtler message that gets easily lost.…

May 9, 2017

A Fresh Take on Rotting Flesh: Zombies in Media

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

It’s been said that the undead have been overdone, but the zombie story isn’t going away any time soon.…

May 1, 2017

Novelist Meredith Russo Is a Voice for Trans Rights

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

The transgender author behind ‘If I Was Your Girl’ talks words, boxes and intersectionality.…

April 26, 2017

The Best Food Blog for Budget-Conscious College Students

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Tired of living off of Easy Mac and cafeteria food? Here is a wallet-friendly food blog to help you fall in love with food again.…

April 14, 2017

Meet the Huntington University Student Destined for Broadway

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Freshman Andrew Bower will do just about anything to become a stage actor, including impersonating a Mark Twain impersonator.…

April 10, 2017

The Surprising Etymology Behind 13 of Your Favorite Words

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

From ‘jumbo’ to ‘yas,’ a brief history of how the English language has brought us to where we are now. …

March 31, 2017

The Fine Arts vs. President Trump

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

What Trump’s promise to decrease funding for the National Endowment for the Arts means for the United States.…

March 24, 2017

What the Greek Kool-Aid Tastes Like

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

The Greek system may still be known more for its extravagant parties than its academic rapport, but students still flock to pledge every fall for one important reason.…

March 17, 2017

Why All Your Graduated Friends Still Live at Home

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

More and more students are living at home while they attend college and even after. Is that a bad thing?…

March 14, 2017

A Lifetime of Thawing: Heather Stafford’s Wit and Wisdom in Response to E.D.

A Lifetime of Thawing: Heather Stafford’s Battle Against Eating Disorders

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Ball State freshman Heather Stafford shares her story of surviving and thriving in the face of anorexia nervosa.…

March 9, 2017

What You’re Not Hearing About Recent Top-Selling Books

The Controversy Cropping Up in Modern Bestselling Books

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

When books are marketed to large audiences, disturbing themes can find their way into the hands of unsuspecting readers.…

February 26, 2017

10 February Feel-Good Films

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

In the heart of February, when you might be knee-deep in snow and stranded indoors, check out these feel-good movies to lift your spirits.…

February 19, 2017

Thank You, Trump, for Unifying Women Like Never Before

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

For many years, feminism has been a dirty word, but could 2017 bring a necessary facelift to this decades-long revolution?…

February 13, 2017

Netflix, Then and Now: A Look into the Past 10 Years of Streaming

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Ever since it made its debut as a DVD mailing system back when I was an undergrad, the streaming service and the college community have been inseparable.…

February 2, 2017

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In Defense of Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Touslegate’

This High School Valedictorian Is the First-Ever Transfer to Cornell from IPFW

A Love Letter to Groot

The Message You Overlooked in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

A Fresh Take on Rotting Flesh: Zombies in Media

Novelist Meredith Russo Is a Voice for Trans Rights

The Best Food Blog for Budget-Conscious College Students

Meet the Huntington University Student Destined for Broadway

The Surprising Etymology Behind 13 of Your Favorite Words

The Fine Arts vs. President Trump

What the Greek Kool-Aid Tastes Like

Why All Your Graduated Friends Still Live at Home

A Lifetime of Thawing: Heather Stafford’s Battle Against Eating Disorders

The Controversy Cropping Up in Modern Bestselling Books

10 February Feel-Good Films

Thank You, Trump, for Unifying Women Like Never Before

Netflix, Then and Now: A Look into the Past 10 Years of Streaming

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