Hamad Naroze, Hunter College, Author at Study Breaks

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

AAVE and Post-Segregation in “Waiting to be Invited”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How S.M. Shepard-Massat’s play, “Waiting to be Invited,” depicts life just after the U.S. enacts desegregation.…

April 4, 2024

An astronaut cast in a green glow stands a green pane projected onto a black background. They are covertly peeking behind them, their eyes visible in the glass mask at some unknown figure, said figure's shadow fluidly creeping along the green path like ink.

Alien: Isolation and the Horror in the Sublime

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How the video game Alien: Isolation utilizes sensory cues to keep players on edge, making sure they're always aware of the present dangers.…

March 23, 2024

Two robed figures with swords stand against a black background bisected in half by a golden glow, framed by red symbols. The figure to the right is dressed in light robes, has a blue sword and blond hair; his symbol is round and curved. The figure to the right is dressed in dark robes, has two blade -- red and purple -- and a mask; his symbol is squared and point.

The History of the Star Wars Universe Pre-Skywalker

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing the history, lore and cultures of the Star Wars universe prior to the iconic, genre-defining Skywalker saga.…

March 22, 2024

An unseen figure holding a red and white ball stares down a yellow, rabbit-like creature with black-tipped ears and red dots on its cheeks. The entire world is rendered in blocks, the scene set on a hill of green grass and brown dirt, dotted with daisies and violets, a blue sky in the background. Red, pixelated hearts float above the creature, with an arrow pad and line of squares lining the bottom.

The History and Influence of Mods on Video Games

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Video game mods allow eager fans an opportunity to partake in the medium's tradition of reiteration, reimagining cult classics in new forms.…

March 5, 2024

A calendar and photos adorn a green wall, surrounded by marron books, depicting the life of a family: Boys playing basketball, a wedding, a man dressed in military uniform, etc. In the foreground is a desk, upon which lies a yellow notepad with a blue pen, with writing on it. To the left is a white cup holding more blue pens, to the right a stack of paper with more writing, indicating the unseen writing has been doing this for a while.

Exploring the life of Pat Conroy and “The Great Santini”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing how the life of Pat Conroy influenced his popular book "The Great Santini" and various other works.…

March 3, 2024

A young girl in a blue dress walks off a stage framed by a red curtain. A stained glass window hangs in front of a black background, depicting a church in a field against a sea-blue sky and a young woman glowing with divinely white light. Two images flank it, an angel to the left and a dragon to the right, framed in yellow.

Analyzing the Play “Mary Gets Hers”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing the relevancy of female empowerment and independence in Emma Horwitz' new play “Mary Gets Hers”.…

February 24, 2024

‘Ramy’ vs. ‘Sense 8’ — Racially Conscious Response to Neoplatoon TV

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Exploring how shows utilize different forms of storytelling to represent and teach about various cultures.…

February 19, 2024

In this article, about what Ridley Scott's classic film "Alien" says about society's relationship with young women, two figures sit against a dark background. A young woman with olive skin and dark hair gazes absent-mindedly in the distance. A xenomorph hovers over her shoulder, baring its teeth in a snarl, as its sharp, knife-like tail looms over her shoulder. Green light of a rather pallor variant shines over their skin, like the light of an emergency alarm.

What 1979’s ‘Alien’ says About Humanity’s Relationship with Sexuality

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Exploring what Ridley Scott's "Alien" tells us about humanity’s "protective" relationship over women.…

February 8, 2024

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Contributing Writer

Hamad Naroze

Hunter College
Story Crafting

"Hamad is a senior attending Hunter College, majoring in “Story Crafting” as part of the CUNY BA program. He’s also a prose editor for the Olivetree Review. He’s interested in playwrighting, television, and games."

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

AAVE and Post-Segregation in “Waiting to be Invited”

Alien: Isolation and the Horror in the Sublime

The History of the Star Wars Universe Pre-Skywalker

The History and Influence of Mods on Video Games

Exploring the life of Pat Conroy and “The Great Santini”

Analyzing the Play “Mary Gets Hers”

‘Ramy’ vs. ‘Sense 8’ — Racially Conscious Response to Neoplatoon TV

What 1979’s ‘Alien’ says About Humanity’s Relationship with Sexuality

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Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Contributing Writer

Hunter College Story Crafting

"Hamad is a senior attending Hunter College, majoring in “Story Crafting” as part of the CUNY BA program. He’s also a prose editor for the Olivetree Review. He’s interested in playwrighting, television, and games."

Hunter College
Story Crafting