Emma T., UC Berkeley, Author at Study Breaks

The Experimental Pop Anthems of Remi Wolf Are Perfect for 2020

The artist's latest release, 'I'm Allergic to Dogs,' is a joyous EP that injects excitement into a year full of setbacks.…

October 6, 2020

Boston University in an article about college admissions

COVID-19 Could Change College Admissions Forever

Emma T., UC Berkeley

As fancy campus accommodations lose their appeal and resume-boosting extracurriculars get canceled, how schools accept students may look very different.…

October 4, 2020

image of artist, Rosalía, among sunflowers

Rosalía Shows Her Flamenco Roots On Her Rise to Pop Stardom

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The Barcelona singer spent her childhood learning music long associated with revolution. Now, Rosalía is revolutionizing the music industry herself.…

September 14, 2020

Image of Jameela Jamil hosting podcast I Weigh with Debra Messing

Jameela Jamil’s ‘I Weigh’ Podcast Is a Refreshing Take on Body Positivity

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Activists, influencers and celebrities are opening up to Jamil about body image, mental health and many other important issues.…

September 9, 2020

Illustration by Malini Basu of the housing crisis

The COVID-19 Housing Crisis Is Affecting Students and Non-Students Alike

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The pandemic has proven that, beyond a shadow of a doubt, housing is health care. To provide it equitably and fairly, things need to change.…

September 1, 2020

Contraception, Abortion and Birth Control in the COVID-19 World

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The current global pandemic has impacted every sector of public health and politics. Reproductive rights are no exception.…

August 24, 2020

Image of Mikovits, the star of Plandemic

‘Plandemic’ and the Bizarre World of Coronavirus Deniers

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The now viral conspiracy video has spread almost as fast as COVID-19 itself. While not as deadly, misinformation can bring harm to communities.…

August 17, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of Pride 2020 art

Glitter in the Air, Tear Gas in Our Eyes: Pride 2020 and Queer Liberation

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The festival has gone through many iterations, but only some that stay true to Pride's activist roots. This year, though, it returned to its militant origins.…

August 11, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of The Politician

Season 2 of ‘The Politician’ Both Triumphed and Failed Gen Z

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The Netflix original tried to depict its audience with love and accuracy, but may have further contributed to its frustration with mainstream politics.…

August 3, 2020

Cancel Culture and Call Out Culture Are Not the Same

Emma T., UC Berkeley

It's important to hold people with platforms accountable, but there is a critical difference between shutting them down and educating them.…

July 27, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of a woman looking through a glass ceiling, experiencing the wage gap

The Continued Existence of the Wage Gap Is Still Critically Important

Emma T., UC Berkeley

We've known about the gendered difference in pay for decades, but little has been fixed. With a new work environment ahead, now is the time to make changes.…

July 20, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of an individual struggling with drug abuse

Drug Abuse and COVID-19: Epidemics in a Failing Healthcare System

Emma T., UC Berkeley

New evidence suggests that the pandemic has accelerated overdoses and made even casual drug use into a bigger problem.…

July 14, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of Elle Fanning in 'The Great'

‘The Great’ Is a Period Piece That Avoids the Pitfalls of the Genre

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Instead of using historical events as a crutch, the show uses nuanced writing to look at complex female characters and the nature of power.…

July 6, 2020

Illustration by Shelly Freund of an individual in the culinary community photographing their meal

Since Lockdown, the Culinary Community Has Become Much More Accessible

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Previously focused on top-of-the-line ingredients and complex recipes, chefs and magazine editors have switched to pantry staples and cooking with just a few people.…

June 28, 2020

In article about on-campus policing, an illustration by Baz Pugmire of different police hats and helmets

On-Campus Policing Shares the Same Problems as Its City Counterparts

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In recent weeks, students have protested against police presence in cities as well as on their own campuses. So what's next for campus police departments? …

June 19, 2020

Photo from Charli XCX's how i'm feeling now photoshoot

Charli XCX Fails To Break New Ground on ‘How I’m Feeling Now’

Emma T., UC Berkeley

With her new album, many listeners had hoped the artist would create music that cemented her genius. Instead, fans were left underwhelmed.…

June 15, 2020

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