August Pritchett, Armstrong State University, Author at Study Breaks

Should You Go to Art School to Be a Good Artist?

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

Even regular colleges have their benefits for art students, but art schools also have plenty to offer.…

September 29, 2017

This Cornell College Senior Helped Design a Virtual Reality Surgical Program

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

This virtual reality program could make medical students more prepared when entering their first operating room.…

September 20, 2017

The Price of Education: Are Access Codes Necessary or Just a Scam?

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

How much are you willing to pay for that A?…

September 15, 2017

3 Disabled YouTubers You Should Be Watching

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

These people make talking about their disabilities seriously entertaining.…

September 14, 2017

The Ugly Truth Behind Puppy Mills

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

Masked by the adorable faces of potential pets, puppy mills are essentially factories motivated by profit.…

September 10, 2017

Should You Feel Guilty About Enjoying Classic Films That Are Borderline Offensive?

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If an offensive film were released today, is it possible to enjoy it despite shortcomings?…

August 31, 2017

FIDM’s Gianelle Sulahian on Helping Merchandise a Concept Store

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Even though she’s just starting college, Sulahain has already worked a job that many graduates would be lucky to land.…

August 24, 2017

3 Reasons Why I Downsized Cites for College

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Not everyone will understand.…

August 23, 2017

Cisgender People Would Benefit from Gender Neutral Bathrooms, Too

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

The transgender community is fighting for gender neutral public bathrooms, but they aren’t the only ones inconvenienced by the lack of them.…

August 3, 2017

The Most Demeaning Kind of Porn

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

Inspiration porn, which objectifies disabled individuals by pitying or praising them, remains one of society's most cringe-worthy mainstays.…

August 1, 2017

Do Confederate Monuments Represent Southern Heritage?

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

There are plenty of ways to celebrate antebellum society that don't involve commemorating the Confederacy.…

July 28, 2017

This Ithaca College Student Received a $100,000 Scholarship from Will Ferrell

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After entering into a contest on the 'Today' show, Speech Pathology major Samantha Watts won the money to help her pay for school after her dad's fight with cancer.…

July 24, 2017

Are Reality Shows Starring People with Medical Conditions Exploitative?

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

People may feel bad about going to freak shows at the carnival, but that same voyeurism is what's keeping some series alive.…

July 18, 2017

A Breakdown of Georgia’s Recently Passed Campus Carry Bill

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At a time when campus shootings seem to happen every day, how will the Campus Carry Bill affect safety at Georgia colleges?…

June 30, 2017

Where Is the Line Between Appreciation and Appropriation?

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In an era of heightened political correctness, the core issue of cultural appropriation has become muddled almost beyond recognition.…

June 26, 2017

The Real Reason Why Attendance at Disney Parks Has Dropped

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The theme park is actually raising its prices as a favor to its patrons. Sounds hard to believe, right?…

June 17, 2017

Why Are Old Things Increasingly Popular with Young People?

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Vinyl, calligraphy and vintage are three of a handful of trends that have little place in the tech age, but are enjoying a resurgence nonetheless.…

June 10, 2017

Religious Tolerance for Everybody, with Just a Few Exceptions

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Spiritual, mystical and New Age believers are routinely mocked for their faith, a hypocrisy that society seems completely at peace with.…

June 2, 2017

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