Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas, Author at Study Breaks

‘What Happened’ to Hillary Clinton

Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

If it’s still hard for you to wrap your head around last year’s election, Clinton’s personal account may help you come to terms.…

September 29, 2017

The 5 Stages of Post-Grad Life

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Transitioning from college to the real world can be difficult. Here’s what to expect after taking your turn to walk across that stage.…

September 22, 2017

4 Books That Will Help You Understand Race in Modern America

Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

Racial tensions in America are at their highest, but reading stories of marginalized people is one step toward education and rehabilitation of a nation.…

September 17, 2017

Girls Who Code Alumna Caitlin Stanton on Getting Women in Tech

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Cornell University’s Caitlin Stanton is a force in the coding world who founded her own coding hackathon and program.…

September 9, 2017

Donald Trump Is a Brand Master

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How Trump carefully crafted his public image from businessman to leader of the free world, and turned it into a nationally recognizable brand.…

September 7, 2017

The Truth About Confederate Monuments

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Understanding the history of Confederacy monuments as well as legal roadblocks in their removal is essential, no matter where you fall on the issue.…

September 2, 2017

A Tough Pill to Swallow

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UC Berkeley’s Adiba Khan has spearheaded a bill that would require California public colleges to provide on-campus access to medical pill abortions, but funding the measure has proved challenging.…

September 1, 2017

4 Perks of Having a Dog in College

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Especially when the stresses of school seem all-consuming, having a pet can help some students stay grounded.…

August 22, 2017

Meet Amanda Gorman, America’s Inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate

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At nineteen years old, the Harvard student has turned her childhood, intersectionality and politics into a wealth of stunning feminist poetry.…

August 10, 2017

5 Korean Television Shows You Should Be Streaming on Netflix

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If the popularity of K-pop is any indication, it'd probably be a smart move to hop on the K-TV wagon early.…

July 27, 2017

Chelsea Handler’s Epically Political Season

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The second season of Handler’s talk show on Netflix has been more political than ever, and she’s not apologizing for it.…

July 23, 2017

How to Subvert Sexist Behavior in Public Spaces on Campus

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You belong on campus. Misogynists don't.…

July 19, 2017

How to Become a More Politically Active Student

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A few steps easy steps on increasing your political engagement on campus and beyond.…

July 17, 2017

This Trans NCAA Soccer Player Kept Her Gender a Secret for Years

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Last year, Athena Del Rosario came out about her experience as a trans athlete, and is now embracing her role as more than just a soccer player.…

July 10, 2017

Queer Art in Proud Fashion

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Close out Pride Month by checking out these must-know LGBTQ artists, ranging from historic greats like Audre Lorde to contemporary fixtures like Pussy Riot.…

June 27, 2017