Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia, Author at Study Breaks

Life Advice from Mignon Fogarty, the Creator of Quick and Dirty Tips

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The New York Times' best-selling author and podcast phenom talks grammar, the grind and building an empire.…

February 6, 2019

Climate Change Literature: 3 Books Every Eco-Activist Needs to Read

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Books, just like recycling bins and hybrid cars, are a vital part of the green revolution.…

January 21, 2019

Welcome to College, Your Political Beliefs Are About to Get Messy

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Turns out, your parents' belief system might not be your own, which can be both terrifying and liberating.…

January 17, 2019

The 5 Best Rip-Your-Heart-Out Novels That Don’t End in a Cliché

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The best bookshelves have to offer.…

January 14, 2019

The Pros and Cons of Taking Time Off Before Graduate School

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Ah, another life-changing decision to make in your early twenties. Wonderful.…

January 4, 2019

High School Didn’t Prepare You to Write College Essays, So I Will

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Three essay-writing tips from your friendly college writing tutor.…

December 29, 2018

How to Get Through Finals Week? 5 Priceless Mental Health Tips For All Students

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Deep breath in, and out. Now you can focus.…

December 17, 2018

‘Dangerous Woman Diaries’ Gives Fans Even More Reason to Love Ariana Grande

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You’ll find that the lovely singer only gets sweet[en]er.…

December 13, 2018

Let’s Talk About the Massive Twist at the End of ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ Shall We?

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More like the crimes of a completely unnecessary shark jump.…

December 3, 2018

Solmaz Sharif’s ‘Look’ Explains Why ‘It Matters What You Call a Thing’

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Her poetry exposes the way the U.S. military warps language to conceal the atrocities it commits.…

November 19, 2018

Nick Fountain of ‘Planet Money’ Explains How to Start a Good Podcast

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Emphasis on the 'good' part.…

November 9, 2018

John Mayer Is at It Again with the Not-So-Subtle Music Release Hints

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Mayer is teasing fans on Instagram as he prepares to drop a new project.…

November 5, 2018

Hate Getting Ghosted? Badoo Thinks It’s Found a Solution

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Ghosts are great for spooky season, but no one wants them in their love life.…

October 29, 2018

Confused About Where to Begin in the Podcast World? Enter, ‘Planet Money’

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Now you can learn the things you need to know that you didn’t know you needed to know.…

October 23, 2018

Taylor Swift Is Now a Political Icon, and We’re Here For It

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Look what you made me do. (Spoiler: it’s voting.)…

October 15, 2018

You’ve Heard of John Green. Now, Meet His Brother, Hank

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The two are currently on tour promoting Hank's first novel, 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing,' and their lovable dynamic is on full display.…

October 5, 2018

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