Emily Chang, Wellesley College, Author at Study Breaks

In an article about Doja Cat's recent controversy, half of the rapper's face is portrayed with her old look and the other half her new look.

Doja Cat: The Hatred of Female Artistry and Uncomformity

Doja Cat has recently been in hot water due to her new look — does this criticism reveal how women are treated in the rap industry?…

October 4, 2023

In an article about fanfictions being published, a black and white book depicts popular characters as inspiration for fanfictions.

The Fanfiction to Publication Pipeline

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

From 'Star Wars' to Harry Styles, fanfiction blurs the line between literary infringement and creative liberty.…

August 21, 2023

In an article about Netflix's show "Beef", actor Steven Yeun yells angrily out the window of his car.

Netflix’s “Beef” Serves Anger With an Asian-American Twist

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Sink your teeth into Netflix’s latest TV series—it’ll make you laugh, cry, and reflect on your repressed anger.…

August 18, 2023

In an article about soft launching your significant other on social media, a woman kisses a genderless human outline with a question mark in it.

The Art of Soft Launching Your Significant Other

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Not all relationships need to be secret, but they can be kept private.…

July 6, 2023

In an article that talks about how intrusive street interviews can be, a man whose head is a large eyeball stares at a young girl and shoves a microphone into her face.

Man On The Street: Exploiting and Commercializing Vulnerability

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Viral street interviews do not only disrupt a public space's peace, but also slander and humiliate their interviewees.…

June 23, 2023

Trauma Dumping for College Acceptance

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Do personal statements pressure students to exploit their hardships?…

June 16, 2023

In an article about Subway Surfers Tiktok videos, the game plays on a phone with a chalkboard full of math sequences in front of it.

Is Subway Surfers a New Method of Storytelling?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

What does the rise of 'sludge content' on TikTok say about viewers' attention spans?…

June 12, 2023

In an article about the use of AI in schools, a faceless robot is surrounded by essay papers.

A Former IB Student’s Opinion on Its Use of AI

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

The IB’s controversial decision to allow their students to use ChatGPT on essays leaves people divided on AI usage in academia.…

June 1, 2023

In an article about matcha, a green latte is sat next to three green macaroons.

The Matcha Wave Is Surprisingly Bitter

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

It's become increasingly popular for traditional Asian foods like matcha to be commercialized in the West.…

May 5, 2023

In an article about the bimboification of knowledge, a young blonde woman stands in front of textbooks with lipstick marks all over them.

Be Hot, Be A Bimbo

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.…

May 4, 2023

In an article about minors in K-Pop groups, a Korean woman wears a shirt bearing the words 'too young'.

K-Pop Has a Minor Dilemma

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

The K-Pop industry is debuting increasingly younger idols, and the raging success of rookie group NewJeans is only proof of the growing problem.…

April 25, 2023

In an article about the romaticization of the tech industry, logos like Google and Windows sit amongst dollar bills and a cup of coffee.

The Romanticization of Breaking Into Tech

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Everyone wants to make six figures and enjoy an endless supply of perks, all while avoiding the ugly truth about the largest tech companies.…

April 3, 2023

In an article about the toxic aspects of Linkedin, a young girl looks at her social media feed with tears running down her face.

LinkedIn Is the Thief of Joy

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Most social media platforms enable constant comparison, but LinkedIn seems to be the most toxic of them all.…

March 17, 2023

Are TikTok’s Sped-Up Songs Ruining Music?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.…

February 28, 2023

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Doja Cat: The Hatred of Female Artistry and Uncomformity

The Fanfiction to Publication Pipeline

Netflix’s “Beef” Serves Anger With an Asian-American Twist

The Art of Soft Launching Your Significant Other

Man On The Street: Exploiting and Commercializing Vulnerability

Trauma Dumping for College Acceptance

Is Subway Surfers a New Method of Storytelling?

A Former IB Student’s Opinion on Its Use of AI

The Matcha Wave Is Surprisingly Bitter

Be Hot, Be A Bimbo

K-Pop Has a Minor Dilemma

The Romanticization of Breaking Into Tech

Are TikTok’s Sped-Up Songs Ruining Music?

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