Kane Howard, York College, Author at Study Breaks

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When ‘Hot Takes’ Go Cold

Kane Howard, York College

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but what happens when that opinion is misinformed?…

February 28, 2023

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Is Social Media Bad For Our Social Skills?

Kane Howard, York College

Are online interactions any less important than in-person ones?…

February 22, 2023

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Doomscrolling Is Destroying Your Mental Health

Kane Howard, York College

As it turns out, mindlessly scrolling through bad news over and over again can cause some serious health issues.…

February 22, 2023

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Dylan Mulvaney Is the Embodiment of Trans Joy

Kane Howard, York College

Transgender individuals rarely see themselves depicted in a positive light in film and television — this spunky comedienne is changing that.…

January 19, 2023

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Do Consumers or Corporations Impact Climate Change More?

Kane Howard, York College

The phrase, “no ethical consumption under capitalism” is often repeated, but how much responsibility really falls on the average person?…

January 13, 2023

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Nontraditional Students Shouldn’t Fear Returning to College

Kane Howard, York College

No, you're not “too old” to return to school.…

December 29, 2022

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How Hard is it to Become a Social Media Influencer?

Kane Howard, York College

It turns out there is a lot more to it than posing for pictures and copy-and-pasting captions.…

December 27, 2022

How Effective Is Advertising Online?

Kane Howard, York College

After invasive ads became popular, so did ad-blocking services.…

December 16, 2022

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The Importance of Humanities Degrees

Kane Howard, York College

The world needs a lot more than just STEM majors.…

December 2, 2022

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The Rise and Fall of Social Media Platforms

Kane Howard, York College

Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter has left thousands of users dissatisfied. But Twitter isn't the first platform to fall from grace.…

November 30, 2022

NaNoWriMo Is An Exciting Writing Challenge

Kane Howard, York College

November has long been celebrated as National Novel Writing Month, a time when aspiring authors try to write 50,000 words of a novel.…

November 17, 2022

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Young TikTok Stars Risk Everything For Fame

Kane Howard, York College

The social media app is a platform where almost anyone can get their fifteen seconds of fame. But for content creators who aren't even adults yet, what is the real price of attention?…

November 10, 2022

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A College Student’s Guide to Finding a Work-From-Home Job

Kane Howard, York College

From the ability to work with social distance to having a flexible schedule, online jobs are appealing for many workers. Here's a guide for graduates and near-graduates to help them land their dream WFH position.…

November 2, 2022

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In This Day and Age, It’s Hard To Separate the Art From the Artist

Kane Howard, York College

Historically, consumers of many artistic mediums have been told to separate the artist from their work. But in the 21st century, with social media spreading news quickly, is this an easy task?…

October 20, 2022

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Why Is the Singular Use of ‘They’ so Controversial?

Kane Howard, York College

Merriam-Webster stirred up controversy when it added an additional definition to accommodate the word's nonbinary usage — and passions are still high.…

October 13, 2022

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Doomscrolling Is Destroying Your Mental Health

Dylan Mulvaney Is the Embodiment of Trans Joy

Do Consumers or Corporations Impact Climate Change More?

Nontraditional Students Shouldn’t Fear Returning to College

How Effective Is Advertising Online?

The Importance of Humanities Degrees

NaNoWriMo Is An Exciting Writing Challenge

A College Student’s Guide to Finding a Work-From-Home Job

In This Day and Age, It’s Hard To Separate the Art From the Artist

Why Is the Singular Use of ‘They’ so Controversial?

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