Juliana Fujii, Biola University, Author at Study Breaks

These 5 YouTubers Highlight the Complexities of Growing Up Asian American

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

These Asian lifestyle vloggers crack open the good, the bad and the ugly of the Asian American experience.…

October 8, 2020

How Historical Fiction Can Be a Quarantine Lifeline

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The genre provides the perfect mix of escapism and grounding insight when 'normal' feels far off.…

October 5, 2020

In an article about TikTok influencers, a photo of people at a house party

TikTok Party Animal Culture Doesn’t Even Stop for the Law

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.…

September 14, 2020

In an article about the Brown Skin Girl music video, a picture of Beyoncé

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.…

September 10, 2020

In an article about how music videos now include dance and anime, an illustration of a man in a yellow shirt lying on the ground beside a frog

Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Music has become a multisensory experience. Check out a brief history of how music incorporated the two art forms to reimagine visuals and audio united.…

September 2, 2020

‘They Went Left’: How Historical Fiction Can Ground Us Amid Uncertainty

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The touching but heartwrenching World War II novel explores a Jewish girl's hope-filled journey to find community in a war-ravaged Germany.…

August 26, 2020

A photo of the cover of What I Carry by Jennifer Longo

‘What I Carry’ Rediscovers Home Amidst the Complexities of Foster Care

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The novel explores the long process of a guarded teenager finding belonging in her last foster home after a lifetime of letdowns.…

August 19, 2020

A photo of the cover of Every Other Weekend

‘Every Other Weekend’ Explores How Relationships Can Be a Refuge

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The novel's heartbreaking exploration of divorce and loss allows its exquisite friendships and familial connections to take center stage.…

August 14, 2020

In an article about the OwnVoices Movement, a man outside reading a book

OwnVoices Reviewers on Goodreads Call For Authenticity in Minority Representation

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

People who share protagonists' identities shouldn't only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.…

August 5, 2020

In an article about digital minimalism, an illustration of a computer displaying a sunset over water

The Case for Digital Minimalism in a Quarantining Age

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Instead of villainizing technology just because it's trendy, Cal Newport makes a compelling case for satisfaction that runs deeper than pings and pixels.…

July 30, 2020

Brie Larson in a video from her new YouTube channel

The Brie Larson Backlash Reveals New Standards for Authenticity

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

As she dives into the YouTube universe during a climate of political upheaval, the celebrity must wrestle with how to address her own privilege.…

July 20, 2020

Illustration of heart outlines over a green and gold background, representing the Eurovision Song Contest

Will Ferrell Offers More Than a Good Laugh in ‘Eurovision Song Contest’

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Even with mixed reviews, the new Netflix film stands out as a tribute to the real Eurovision contest and its message of self-acceptance.…

July 15, 2020

Rachel Cargle Takes No Prisoners With Her Anti-Racism Education

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The Black activist teaches aspiring allies the art of confrontation and the need to overcome comfort to achieve change.…

July 9, 2020

In an article about accountability, an office space with a table full of people

Accountability Is a Good Start: Diversity as a Permanent Part of Business

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Replacing the CEO with a Black executive isn't enough to establish long-term inclusivity. There is still work to do in the name of transformative action.…

July 1, 2020

A scene from 'Stargirl' where Stargirl sings to Leo in the school cafeteria

Disney+ Film ‘Stargirl’ Resurrects the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Trope

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Although the movie wants to inspire teens to 'find themselves,' the shallow plot instead leaves viewers looking for someone else to change their lives.…

June 24, 2020

In an article about the power of social media art, an illustration of a group of artists protesting

Social Media Art Is Spreading Awareness for Black Lives Matter

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Amidst recent injustices and unrest, Instagram illustrators are using their works to support activists and to call attention to Black victims of racist violence.…

June 15, 2020

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

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Biola University
English Writing

These 5 YouTubers Highlight the Complexities of Growing Up Asian American

How Historical Fiction Can Be a Quarantine Lifeline

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

‘They Went Left’: How Historical Fiction Can Ground Us Amid Uncertainty

‘What I Carry’ Rediscovers Home Amidst the Complexities of Foster Care

‘Every Other Weekend’ Explores How Relationships Can Be a Refuge

OwnVoices Reviewers on Goodreads Call For Authenticity in Minority Representation

The Brie Larson Backlash Reveals New Standards for Authenticity

Will Ferrell Offers More Than a Good Laugh in ‘Eurovision Song Contest’

Disney+ Film ‘Stargirl’ Resurrects the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Trope

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Biola University English Writing

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