Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University, Author at Study Breaks

Why Are People Eating Tide Pods?

It started as a joke, but then the internet, as usual, took it a step too far.…

January 24, 2018

Adam Rippon Makes Olympic History as First Openly Gay Man on U.S. Figure Skating Team

The 28-year-old figure skater Adam Rippon was recently named the third member of the men’s team, but not without controversy.…

January 19, 2018

The Top 10 News Stories on Minorities

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With high political tension across the country, 2017 was a dynamic year for all minorities, in both good ways and bad.…

January 17, 2018

Randolph College’s Meredith Alwine Is Lifting Herself to the 2020 Olympics

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Still new to competitive weightlifting, Meredith Alwine of Randolph College hasn’t let that stop her from lifting her way to the top.…

January 7, 2018

The 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving in with Your Significant Other

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

They say you never really know a person until you live with them.…

January 6, 2018

In Need of Translation

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

After the Charlottesville protests, Amalia Garcia-Pretelt began working for the city's witness protection program, giving immigrants a voice by translating theirs.…

January 1, 2018

‘Cat Person’ and Why The New Yorker’s Short Story Went Viral

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

A short story was the latest thing to catch the internet’s attention, but how did a piece of fiction from the New Yorker manage to storm through Twitter?…

December 21, 2017

Sexual Violence Is Everyone’s Problem

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With allegations from Terry Crews and Timothy Heller, it’s important to remember that sexual violence isn’t just a woman’s issue.…

December 19, 2017

Republican Hypocrisy Continues to Show No Bounds with Their ‘Family Values’

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

In light of the Roy Moore allegations, it’s a wonder conservatives can still cry "family values" because this isn’t the first time the party has supported a sexual predator.…

December 16, 2017

Are You a College Freshman with No Friends? Join the Club

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

As a fellow friendless freshman, I'm here to tell you that there are some serious silver linings.…

November 27, 2017

Why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is Better Than Most Marvel Movies

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Out of all of the Thor movies, the latest installation 'Ragnarok' was by far the best out of the series, and it's not for the reason you would expect.…

November 21, 2017