Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University, Author at Study Breaks

Why the Marketing Campaign for ‘Deadpool 2’ Was a Major Hit

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Ryan Reynolds didn't even break a sweat while campaigning for his film.…

May 22, 2018

3 Online Platforms You Should Use to Enroll in Online Courses

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Take an online course from either Coursera, Udemy or Lynda to fight the post-grad blues.…

May 21, 2018

3 Reasons Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is a Game-Changer for the Asian Community

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Jon Chu’s 'Crazy Rich Asians' gives people of the Asian community the representation it deserves in this comedic film.…

May 12, 2018

Nadirah Pierre Uses Instagram to Discuss Sociopolitical Issues in the Muslim Community

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Admired for her outspoken nature, the MSU student explores taboo topics within the Muslim community with both a sharp humor and intelligent tone.…

May 6, 2018

Peter DeVito Fashion Institute of Technology

Wear It Like Diamonds

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by the body-positivity movement, photographer Peter DeVito created a powerful photo series of unretouched images to normalize acne.…

May 1, 2018

The 18 College Slang Expressions You’ll Hear on American College Campuses

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Don’t bother going to Urban Dictionary to catch up on slang — we got you covered.…

April 30, 2018

San Francisco Considers Public Schools as a Solution for Homelessness

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Though one of the most affluent cities in the country, San Francisco has struggled to deal with its rampant homelessness.…

April 24, 2018

Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Leaves Canadians Emotionally Devastated

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Canadians mourn the loss of 16 people who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, with the Saskatchewanian families affected receiving overwhelming support.…

April 17, 2018

Tanveer Kalo Brings Indian-American Contributions in WWI Into Historical Discussion

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Through his research on Indian-Americans who served in the U.S. Army in World War I, Kalo shows that the immigrant community contributed to building America as a nation.…

April 8, 2018

Drinking to Remember

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by a personal experience, Danya Sherman created KnoNap to help detect and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault.…

April 1, 2018

The Art of the Avoprosal Is Avoca-dorable

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Before proposing to your special someone using an avo box, you should think about the good, the bad and the ugly of the avocado proposal.…

March 23, 2018

How Doug Ford Won the Ontario Progressive Conservative Leadership Bid

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Doug Ford's strong managerial qualities as a former business leader and commitment to his brother’s politics make him a good choice for the role.…

March 18, 2018

Why the Current Feminist Movement Needs Conservative Women to Speak Out

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

With #MeToo in full swing, young conservative women in American need to proffer and defend a new brand of feminism #UsToo.…

March 2, 2018

Presenting FOOL: A Match Made in Musical Heaven

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Boston University students Isabel “Izzy” Raye Weinberg and Kian McGee create music together that complements their talents.…

February 24, 2018

Was Otto Warmbier’s Father Right to Attend the Olympics?

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Warmbier’s father attended the opening ceremony to remind the world of North Korea's brutality, but more importantly as a father mourning the loss of his son.…

February 14, 2018

Justin Timberlake Super Bowl LII Halftime Show

Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl LII Halftime Show Demonstrated His Prowess as an Artist

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

From his early songs like 'My Love' and 'Sexyback' to newer songs such as 'Can’t Stop the Feeling' and 'Filthy', JT’s Super Bowl LII halftime show was both nostalgic and futuristic.…

February 7, 2018

An America First Policy May Be Difficult with Current NAFTA Negotiations

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Though progress has been made in the most recent NAFTA negotiations, creating a better deal will require more compromise between the American, Canadian and Mexican partners. …

February 4, 2018

Rhodes Scholar Naomi Mburu Is Engineering a Revolution in Nuclear Fusion

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

The Baltimore student, whose research includes a stint at the Large Hadron Collider, is the school’s first-ever Rhodes scholar.…

January 24, 2018

This Tech Revealed at CES 2018 Will Influence and Inspire Your Future

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

From watching #SuperBowl2018 on the latest LG TVs to Lyft’s self-driving cars, CES 2018 tech could potentially shape the future of several major industries…

January 19, 2018

President Trump’s First Year in Office Surprised Supporters and Critics Alike

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

While the effort to maintain campaign commitments is ever-present, President Trump will need the additional support a bipartisan Congress can offer to move forward in 2018.…

January 15, 2018

Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Is Not as Secure as It Seems

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

You should understand the risks of a decentralized digital currency network.…

January 5, 2018

IU’s Caleb King Represents a New Generation of Native American Identity

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

King, the co-founder of the American Indian Student Association (AISA) at Indiana University, is working to solve an old problem in a modern way.…

January 4, 2018

Why U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley Makes an Impressive Presidential Candidate

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

As a successful governor and representative of minorities, Nikki Haley has the potential to make it all the way to the Oval Office.…

January 4, 2018

How Coca-Cola Created the Christmas We Know and Love Today

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Coca-Cola’s Christmas advertisements tell the captivating stories of the wonder and awe the season delivers.…

December 19, 2017

Ontario Colleges Strike Ends with Less Than What Students Bargained for

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

For both faculty and students alike, moving forward after the Ontario colleges strike will take more than just time and financial compensation.…

December 11, 2017

Fighting Fire with Fire (Tweets)

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

As the Afghanistan War nears the two-decade mark, a bevy of social media resources have sprung up to help bring the conflict back into the popular consciousness.…

November 29, 2017