Jo Stephens, Georgetown University, Author at Study Breaks

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Why Do We Care so Much About the Kardashians?

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

We can't seem to get enough of the uber-famous family. But why do we keep up with their every move?…

October 2, 2022

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Might Be Mediocre, but the Drama That Comes With It Isn’t

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

A lot of people seem more interested in the behind-the-scenes tension than the actual film itself.…

September 21, 2022

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The 10 Biggest Moments in the WNBA This Season

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

The 2022 WNBA season was filled with memorable events, both good and bad.…

September 13, 2022

It’s Time for ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ To Throw in the Towel

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

Do we need a Season 19?…

September 5, 2022

Panic! at the Disco’s ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ Falls Short of Expectations

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

There are certainly standout tracks on the band's comeback album, but overall, the record feels a bit disappointing.…

September 1, 2022

The Deshaun Watson Case Shows the NFL Has a Serious Problem

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

The lax punishment given to the Cleveland Browns quarterback accused of sexual assault is nothing new in a league with a history of tolerating troubling actions against women.…

August 21, 2022

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A Guide to a Post-Roe World

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

With 'The Summer of Rage' fully underway, here are a few things to help you fight for abortion rights.…

August 18, 2022

With ‘Surrender,’ Maggie Rogers Hits the Mark

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

The singer-songwriter once again hits her stride on a well-composed, well-balanced piece of music.…

August 11, 2022

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‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ Balances Hope and Pain

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

Despite her challenges, the former U.S. representative is still fighting.…

August 2, 2022

10 August Book Releases To Keep An Eye On

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

If you're feeling like a bored bookworm this summer, have no fear!…

July 27, 2022

‘Maggie’ May Not Be Original, but It Can Still Offer Fast-Paced Fun

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

Goofy and nonsensical, the Hulu original gives us something to laugh at.…

July 19, 2022

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There Is Nothing But Gold: A Review of ESPN’s ‘Dream On’

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

For women’s basketball, the stakes had never been higher.…

July 13, 2022

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Regina Spektor’s ‘Home, Before and After’ Is a Semi-Letdown

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

In spite of a few standout tracks, the album tries its hand at experimentation and ends up feeling incomplete.…

July 6, 2022

Bartees Strange’s ‘Farm to Table’ Mixes Sounds but Still Feels Like a Unified Whole

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

The indie-alt musician blends multiple genres on his latest album, and yet, everything still feels linked, both thematically and sonically.…

June 29, 2022

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In the Defamation Case of Depp v. Heard, the Real Villain Is the American People

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

Through the turmoil of this nefarious civil case, we discover that the real antogonist is the public eye.…

June 21, 2022

A woman holding a sign with a clothes hanger on it, protesting the rights to abortion during The Summer of Rage.

After Threat to Roe v. Wade, Expect a ‘Summer of Rage’

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

While a leak reveals that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling that guarantees the right to an abortion, activists are declaring the summer the season to fight back.…

June 16, 2022

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History major, Journalism minor

Why Do We Care so Much About the Kardashians?

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Might Be Mediocre, but the Drama That Comes With It Isn’t

The 10 Biggest Moments in the WNBA This Season

It’s Time for ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ To Throw in the Towel

Panic! at the Disco’s ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ Falls Short of Expectations

The Deshaun Watson Case Shows the NFL Has a Serious Problem

A Guide to a Post-Roe World

With ‘Surrender,’ Maggie Rogers Hits the Mark

‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ Balances Hope and Pain

10 August Book Releases To Keep An Eye On

‘Maggie’ May Not Be Original, but It Can Still Offer Fast-Paced Fun

There Is Nothing But Gold: A Review of ESPN’s ‘Dream On’

Regina Spektor’s ‘Home, Before and After’ Is a Semi-Letdown

Bartees Strange’s ‘Farm to Table’ Mixes Sounds but Still Feels Like a Unified Whole

In the Defamation Case of Depp v. Heard, the Real Villain Is the American People

After Threat to Roe v. Wade, Expect a ‘Summer of Rage’

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Georgetown University History major, Journalism minor

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History major, Journalism minor