Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College, Author at Study Breaks

The Intersection of Oppression

Through her filmmaking, art and political activism, UC Berkeley's Rebecca Dharmapalan is working to spread the unsettling truth about sex trafficking.…

November 1, 2017

Meet Avanti Nagral: Pop Star, Harvard Student and Global Health Activist

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The first student to pursue a dual degree from two prestigious institutions also has a virtual reality music video titled 'I Like.'…

September 16, 2017

Is There Room for Eating Disorders in Body Positivity?

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There’s a double standard here that most people seem to willfully overlook.…

September 10, 2017

7 Things That Are Okay to Lie About in a Relationship

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Look, I’m not saying lying is the key to a successful relationship, but I’m not not saying it.…

September 7, 2017

Why Porn Isn’t Cheating

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The internet isn’t trying to steal your boyfriend.…

August 25, 2017

When Country Goes Mainstream

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Can country music really ‘cross over,’ or is the latest cultural backflip from 'Cosmo' just a newfangled version of appropriation?…

August 9, 2017

6 Things Not to Say When Your Friend Gets Engaged

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Yes, that means keeping your skepticism, concern or unwarranted advice to yourself. We’re all adults here.…

August 1, 2017

The Not Gay Closet

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Citrus College student and comedian Caleb Kline is making the transgender community more accessible, one joke at a time.…

August 1, 2017

A Crusader by Any Other Name

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The College of Holy Cross is just the latest institution to consider changing its mascot to reflect the times, but moves like these are rarely the social justice victory they hope to be.…

July 31, 2017

Nice Guys Finish First, Too

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When it comes to sexual stamina, it's time to stop pressuring men to last longer in bed.…

July 27, 2017

Riding the Youth Vote, Tristan LaLiberte Becomes Auburn’s Youngest Selectman

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The UMass student, who has a last name built for politics, built himself a coalition of supporters through grassroots campaigns and encouraging students to vote.…

July 25, 2017

The Twenty-Year-Old Virgins

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No, really, not everyone is ‘doing it.’…

July 4, 2017

Why the Michelle Carter Verdict Does More Damage Than Justice

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Though she was indicted for involuntary manslaughter, Carter's real crime was her subversion of society's archaic notions of suicide, which treat suffering as morally preferable to relief.…

June 30, 2017

The Problem with Pansexuality

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Before pansexuality, every sexual orientation, in some way or another, based itself on gender. Now, all bets are off.…

June 28, 2017

Why Male Birth Control Will Never Replace the Pill

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While male contraceptives are certainly a victory for equality, they change little when it comes to who's at risk for unplanned pregnancy.…

June 6, 2017

Cold Brew to Go: BrewBike Puts the Future of Campus Coffee on Wheels

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The company, which was started by Northwestern student Lucas Philips, solves a problem for both its clients and its ambitious co-founder.…

May 22, 2017

Sapiosexuality Isn’t a Thing: You’re Just Arrogant

You’re Not a Sapiosexual, You’re Just Arrogant

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For a sexuality supposedly based on intelligence, the idea has a lot of logical flaws.…

May 15, 2017

Why Wearing a Tank Top Doesn’t Make You a Feminist Hero

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With prom season in full swing, feminists everywhere are preparing their annual invectives against the tyranny of dress codes. But are clothing guidelines really restrictive?…

May 3, 2017

The Face of Student Immigration

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After being arrested and nearly illegally deported, Southwest School of Art student Josue Romero has become a symbol of community resistance.…

May 2, 2017

Why We’re All Selfish in Bed: The Psychological Egoism of Orgasms

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The latest feminist, sex-positive paradox holds that for hetero men, whether she orgasms or not, you’re a selfish lover. Here's why that needs to change.…

April 19, 2017

Anthony Saltarelli, the Developer of ‘Stand Up for Change,’ Puts Politics in Your Hands

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The app, which provides tools and information for activism, is the Holy Cross student’s way of making civic engagement simple.…

April 14, 2017

3 Reasons You Might Be a Satanist and Not Know It

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Aside from their My Chemical Romance website, Satanism is pretty much the normcore of religion.…

April 7, 2017

What Playboy’s Return to Nudity Means for Modern Sexuality

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In the eyes of Cooper Hefner, ‘Playboy’ and its nudity are bastions of self-expression that have empowered women for decades. How wrong is he?…

March 24, 2017

The Fine Line Between Normalizing and Glamorizing Abortion

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How to talk about a medical procedure that, depending on who you ask, is either taken too seriously or not seriously enough.…

March 16, 2017

Michigan Rapper Munch on Finally Seeing the Fruits of His Labor

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Maher Hachem, a.k.a. Munch, has been making music for seven years, and it shows.…

March 10, 2017

Why Skipping a Meal Doesn’t Make You Mentally Ill

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Over-diagnosing people with eating disorders is a real thing and it needs to stop, but where do you draw the line?…

February 26, 2017

Why Feminism Is Bad for Feminism

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The philosophy rests on the idea that in order to be equal, you must first accept that you are unequal.…

February 21, 2017

Faking It: The Rise of Political Nihilism

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In an atmosphere where political activism is an expectation, social pressure is working counter-productively, instilling apathy instead of passion.…

February 14, 2017

Subverting the Oral-Sex Double Standard: Have We Gone (Down) Too Far?

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Prompted by (what else?) a recent “Cosmo” article correlating boyfriend quality and cunnilingus ability, an exploration of the rhetoric surrounding sex-positivity.…

February 3, 2017

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The Intersection of Oppression

Meet Avanti Nagral: Pop Star, Harvard Student and Global Health Activist

Is There Room for Eating Disorders in Body Positivity?

7 Things That Are Okay to Lie About in a Relationship

Why Porn Isn’t Cheating

When Country Goes Mainstream

6 Things Not to Say When Your Friend Gets Engaged

The Not Gay Closet

A Crusader by Any Other Name

Nice Guys Finish First, Too

Riding the Youth Vote, Tristan LaLiberte Becomes Auburn’s Youngest Selectman

The Twenty-Year-Old Virgins

Why the Michelle Carter Verdict Does More Damage Than Justice

The Problem with Pansexuality

Why Male Birth Control Will Never Replace the Pill

Cold Brew to Go: BrewBike Puts the Future of Campus Coffee on Wheels

You’re Not a Sapiosexual, You’re Just Arrogant

Why Wearing a Tank Top Doesn’t Make You a Feminist Hero

The Face of Student Immigration

Why We’re All Selfish in Bed: The Psychological Egoism of Orgasms

Anthony Saltarelli, the Developer of ‘Stand Up for Change,’ Puts Politics in Your Hands

3 Reasons You Might Be a Satanist and Not Know It

What Playboy’s Return to Nudity Means for Modern Sexuality

The Fine Line Between Normalizing and Glamorizing Abortion

Michigan Rapper Munch on Finally Seeing the Fruits of His Labor

Why Skipping a Meal Doesn’t Make You Mentally Ill

Why Feminism Is Bad for Feminism

Faking It: The Rise of Political Nihilism

Subverting the Oral-Sex Double Standard: Have We Gone (Down) Too Far?

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