Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio, Author at Study Breaks

In an article about romantic tropes, two people are shown in a drawing with a heart between them.

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.…

June 10, 2022

How Until Dawn Did Decision-Making Games Right

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

As the release of its spiritual successor, The Quarry, draws near, it's time to see how the 2015 title raised the stakes for immersive gameplay.…

June 3, 2022

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Should New Marvel Films Rely on Fan Service and Prior Knowledge of Its Other Movies?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Audiences are slowly finding themselves fatigued from the numerous TV shows and movie releases in recent years.…

May 23, 2022

How ArcGIS Changes the Landscape of Digital Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although this program has been around for a while, remote learning brought on by the pandemic has let the software see a rise in popularity.…

May 14, 2022

Will the New Disney+ Series Redeem the ‘Percy Jackson’ Franchise?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

After the previous disastrous movie adaptation, Disney might have what it takes to succeed.…

May 6, 2022

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Top 10 Mothers in Film and TV To Celebrate Mother’s Day

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

These amazing moms show strength and resilience even during the most difficult times.…

April 29, 2022

An illustration of a judge's gavel hitting '1989,' the title of a popular music album by Taylor Swift.

How Legal Issues Are Affecting Future Re-Releases From Taylor Swift

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ were met with overwhelmingly positive reactions, copyright and trademark cases may prevent other highly anticipated albums from releasing any time soon.…

April 21, 2022

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Musicians Are Starting To Leak Their Own Music — On Their Own Terms

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Oftentimes, the hype around a highly anticipated album is ruined when it’s leaked to the public without the artist’s consent. But recently, stars like Ariana Grande and Maisie Peters are using the practice to give…

April 16, 2022

Why Maisie Peters Deserves a Spot on Your Playlist

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

In just a few years, the young artist has gone from uploading YouTube videos to touring internationally with raw, down-to-earth music.…

April 8, 2022

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Supermassive Games Announces ‘The Quarry,’ the Spiritual Successor to ‘Until Dawn’

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

The new survival horror game promises that this year at summer camp will be unlike any other.…

March 31, 2022

In an article about movie Secrets of Dumbledore, an image of a scene from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise.

How ‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ May Be Doomed To Fail Before Even Hitting Theaters

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From production woes to the public’s low opinion of J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter spinoff that once had a promising start may see dwindling excitement.…

March 26, 2022

An illustrated rendition of Solar Power, Lorde's latest album

More Than Half a Year On, Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Deserves a Reevaluation

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the artist’s latest release was initially met with a lukewarm reception, many are now considering the album to be a worthy standout.…

March 17, 2022

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Could ‘The Last of Us’ Finally Break the Video Game Movie Curse?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Poor adaptations have become the norm, but HBO brings the production value that could make the upcoming series a success.…

March 12, 2022

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Offers a Lot of Possibilities

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Tolkien left an abundance of source material to work from, but speculators wonder if the new series will stay true to his original vision.…

March 4, 2022

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How the Girl Scouts Have Advanced Modern Feminism

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although often overlooked, the organization has made, and continues to make, numerous contributions that empower women everywhere.…

February 26, 2022

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Teen Dramas Like ‘Euphoria’ Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for High School

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

The glamorization of adult themes and age-inappropriate casting can lead to problematic assumptions made about real life.…

February 16, 2022

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University of Texas at San Antonio
English with a Professional Writing Concentration

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

How Until Dawn Did Decision-Making Games Right

Should New Marvel Films Rely on Fan Service and Prior Knowledge of Its Other Movies?

How ArcGIS Changes the Landscape of Digital Storytelling

Will the New Disney+ Series Redeem the ‘Percy Jackson’ Franchise?

Top 10 Mothers in Film and TV To Celebrate Mother’s Day

How Legal Issues Are Affecting Future Re-Releases From Taylor Swift

Musicians Are Starting To Leak Their Own Music — On Their Own Terms

Why Maisie Peters Deserves a Spot on Your Playlist

Supermassive Games Announces ‘The Quarry,’ the Spiritual Successor to ‘Until Dawn’

How ‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ May Be Doomed To Fail Before Even Hitting Theaters

More Than Half a Year On, Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Deserves a Reevaluation

Could ‘The Last of Us’ Finally Break the Video Game Movie Curse?

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Offers a Lot of Possibilities

How the Girl Scouts Have Advanced Modern Feminism

Teen Dramas Like ‘Euphoria’ Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for High School

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University of Texas at San Antonio English with a Professional Writing Concentration

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English with a Professional Writing Concentration