Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University, Author at Study Breaks

What Happens When Instragram-Fueled Minimalism Is Over?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

White walls, sleek design, plants and neutral color schemes are all hallmarks of the style, but what happens once we get tired of it all?…

June 9, 2020

What’s the Future of Body Hair After Quarantine?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

As hair salons and waxing places stay temporarily closed, the beauty routines we’ve built up for so long are crumbling, forcing us to embrace our natural beauty.…

June 1, 2020

In an article about short stories, a person walking up a set of stairs made of books

7 Short Stories For Those Who Don’t Have Time To Read Novels

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

If you don’t think you have the time to read the longer classics, these shorter fiction works that span a wide range of genres will help you on your literary journey. …

May 31, 2020

Mugs: How These Cups Took Over Everyone’s Shelves

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Whether you've received them as gifts or picked them up as souvenirs, you have probably created a large collection of these household items without even realizing it.…

May 23, 2020

TikTok’s Tabitha Brown Is the Mom Everyone Needs Right Now

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This 41-year-old mother has become an online sensation after posting wholesome vegan recipes and encouraging messages for her 2.8 million followers.…

May 20, 2020

NYC Ballet in an article about high art going digital because of the pandemic

‘Elite’ Forms of Art Are Going Digital To Reconnect With the Masses

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Because of social distancing, museums, opera and ballet are trying to adapt and maintain their audience by going online.…

April 28, 2020

Billie Eilish in an article about androgynous fashion

A Beginner’s Field Guide to Androgynous Fashion

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Finding your personal style is difficult enough within the confines of traditional masculine and feminine binaries — it's even harder when trying out a more genderless style.…

April 19, 2020

Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh in 'Killing Eve.'

The Return of ‘Killing Eve’ and the Female Psychopath

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

After an impressively engaging two seasons, the popular BBC show returns, bringing audiences back into the twisted world of Eve and Villanelle, TV’s lovable, female assassin.…

April 17, 2020

Instagram post from Daisy Lowe for the Until Tomorrow challenge

What’s the Appeal of the ‘Until Tomorrow’ Challenge?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This new internet trend has people posting unflattering pictures of themselves on Instagram and leaving them up for 24 hours. How did it start and why now?…

April 7, 2020

A Brief History of the Life and Death of Skinny Jeans

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

The fashion staple has been around for ages, but with current trends opting for looser styles, they are on their way out — for the moment.…

April 2, 2020

stick figures stuck in houses in article about quarantine

A Vignette of the Life of the Quarantined Young Person

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

If you're stuck inside with extra time on your hands, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to be productive.…

March 31, 2020

Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel in 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'

How ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ Changes Same-Sex Love On-Screen

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Céline Sciamma’s acclaimed film transforms how we think about nontraditional forms of love against an 18th century backdrop steeped in tradition.…

March 19, 2020

A woman whose face is made of plants, aka Plant Lady

You’ve Heard of the Cat Lady, but What About the Plant Lady?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This new label has emerged from Instagram feeds and blogs, providing yet another impossible ideal for women to attain.…

March 10, 2020

Become Your Best Self: Get a Terrible Haircut

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

Coco Chanel said 'a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.' This is often said to be about getting a good haircut, but getting a bad haircut builds life skills that…

March 4, 2020