Carli Scalf, Ball State University, Author at Study Breaks

5 Classics That Are Freshly Relevant to the #TimesUp Conversation

These female empowerment titles will remind you that the fight for gender equality has always had standard-bearers in the heroines of fiction.…

March 1, 2018

Precious Metals

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Senior UVA student LeiLei Secor, founder of the wildly popular online store Designed By Lei, has used her jewelry-making skills to pay for her college degree.…

February 1, 2018

Why Netflix’s ‘Lovesick’ Should Be Our Generation’s ‘Friends’

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The Netflix original, 'Lovesick', combines sweet humor with startling emotional truths, making it a must-add to your queue.…

January 21, 2018

Why Hoda Kotb Is My 2018 Role Model

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Her 'Today' show promotion has recently put her in the spotlight, the broadcaster has always been a person worth celebrating.…

January 18, 2018

The 25 Books to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Going

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We all know New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, but these books will help you stay on track.…

January 5, 2018

Putting Stories in Motion

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Ithaca College's Peter Champelli is using motion graphics, radio and video to create journalism with style.…

January 1, 2018

2017 Summed Up in 3 Essays from ‘The Best American Nonrequired Reading’

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These highlights from the 2017 edition of 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading' provide perfect snapshots of the topics in which defined this past year.…

December 20, 2017

Is Your College’s Rebrand Benefiting You?

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As the college market gets more competitive, universities are pouring large amounts of money into marketing campaigns to rebrand themselves. But do they really work?…

December 19, 2017

Get to Know the Kennedy Center Honors and Its 2017 Honorees

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Even if President Trump declines to, you can celebrate the accomplishments of these five outstanding entertainers–this year's honorees.…

December 11, 2017

Why Videographer Upasna Barath Is the Rookie of the Year

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The North Central College student, author and serialized videographer for Tavi Gevinson's renowned girl-power publication is writing to survive.…

December 1, 2017

In ‘Lady Bird,’ a Delicate Examination of the Complex Mother-Daughter Relationship

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By spotlighting the friction between self and family, Greta Gerwig’s bittersweet coming-of-age story makes adolescent angst feel novel.…

November 28, 2017

4 Reasons Why ‘The Mindy Project’ Is a Rom-Com for the Real World

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The show might have finished its final season, but Mindy Lahiri's Hulu masterpiece has broken the romantic-comedy mold for good.…

November 27, 2017

‘Old Taylor’ Is Alive but Hidden on New Pop Record

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On "Reputation," Swift’s signature songwriting is more guarded and generic, but promises greater things to come through transformation.…

November 20, 2017

Prepare to Be Cozy and Comfortable This Winter with ‘Hygge’

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How the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ can help college students survive the winter.…

November 15, 2017

Tackling NaNoWriMo as a College Student

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Five ways to commit to the writing challenge amid classes and approaching finals.…

November 9, 2017

6 Spook-Free Ways to Have a Halloween Movie Night

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Does horror send you running for the hills? These classic flicks provide Halloween fun without the scare.…

October 28, 2017

More Than Just a Costume

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It might seem like a fun game, but what does it really mean when we turn a real person into an exaggerated character?…

October 19, 2017

Why Young Men Need Feminism

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Men seem to miss the benefits they stand to gain from gender equality.…

October 13, 2017

Why We’re All Addicted to ‘This Is Us’

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The NBC show continues to emotionally connect with its large audience through expert, authentic storytelling in its second season.…

October 8, 2017

4 Ways to Rock Being a Transfer Student (or Scared Freshman!)

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Feeling emotionally naked and afraid in a new place? These tips will help you survive and break into a new culture with ease.…

September 30, 2017

Why You Should Watch ‘Old Lady’ Shows

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Making an effort to consume and support media about women of all ages benefits everyone.…

September 21, 2017

This UT Student Turned Her One Direction Obsession into a Thriving Business

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From 1D fan to CEO, Nishiki Maredia, alongside co-founder Angela Jin, created the 1950 Collective, which has already netted over $300,000 in revenue.…

September 17, 2017

How Social Media Turned Hurricane Harvey into a Viral Storm

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Time Magazine has dubbed the devastating hurricane "the first social media storm."…

September 13, 2017

Your David Sedaris Starter Kit, Complete with 4 of His Best Comedic Essays

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Rediscover one of the best comedy writers of our time by delving into some of his best work.…

September 3, 2017

10 Music Mixes for Easy Studying

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Jumping back into intense study sessions can be difficult, but these chill tunes will make it a little more enjoyable.…

August 25, 2017

Virginia Tech’s Farren Vaughan Is Preserving America’s Parks

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As an intern for the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national park that spans North Carolina and Virginia, the rising junior helps visitors appreciate the rich history of Appalachia.…

August 17, 2017