Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University, Author at Study Breaks

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HomeTown USA: The 3 Best Small Towns Across the Country To Visit This Fall

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Want to take a weekend getaway? Check out some of the country’s smaller cities to visit this autumn.…

October 6, 2021

The Legacy of Princess Diana Never Truly Died, and It Is Stronger Than Ever in 2021

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

The People's Princess lives on, helped in part by an upcoming musical and motion picture about her life.…

September 26, 2021

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‘Toddlers and Tiaras’: Gross or Glam?

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

TLC’s hit reality TV show followed young pageant girls’ journeys to stardom — but it wasn't always pretty.…

September 20, 2021

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Make Move-In Easy: The Most Helpful Tips for Moving Into College

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Are you an incoming freshman worried about the transition into dorm and campus life? Keep reading for advice.…

September 11, 2021

The OwlCrate Controversy Again Looks at the Implications of Supporting J.K. Rowling

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This popular reading subscription service has come under fire following the decision to re-release their collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.…

September 3, 2021

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Sunisa Lee Took an Incredible Journey to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This standout gymnast has quickly catapulted her way to fame.…

August 27, 2021

The Art and Culture of Ballet Is Adapting to a Newly Virtual World

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Though the pandemic lockdown set many dance companies behind in revenue and left dancers without means of training, they're finding ways to bounce back.…

August 13, 2021

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‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’: Looking Back on Their Most Memorable Moments

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

With their 10th and final season airing this year, let's take a look back on this famous family's best headlines.…

August 6, 2021

An illustration of two ballet students from On Pointe in a traditional ballet pose, split between a scene from The Nutcracker and a practice room.

‘On Pointe’ Takes a Look Into the Realities of Professional Ballet

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This Disney+ docuseries reveals the daily sacrifices and pressures of pre-professional dancers trying to establish their careers in New York City.…

July 30, 2021

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‘Gossip Girl’ 2.0: Is the Classic Series Back for Good?

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

A spinoff of the beloved teen drama hit screens last week. Do these 2021 New York elites live up to Blair and Serena?…

July 23, 2021

Remembering How ‘The House That Jack Built’ Rattled the Cannes Film Festival

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Is writer-director Lars von Trier too connected with the main character of his controversial 2018 horror film?…

July 16, 2021

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The Best Young Adult Fiction Releases of 2021 and Why You Should Read Them

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Are you an avid YA reader? If so, you can’t miss the top books of this year so far.…

July 3, 2021

An illustration of handcuffs and fingerprints for an article about the podcast "True Crime Obsessed." (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

‘True Crime Obsessed’ Combines Real Cases With Comical Commentary

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Gillian Pensavalle and Patrick Hinds' hit podcast dives into documentaries about the most notorious cases with a comedic spin.…

June 26, 2021

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The Best Online Courses To Boost Your Resume and Why You Should Take Them

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Invaluable skills such as software proficiency, foreign languages and coding can all be learned online — and will make your application stand out to universities and employers.…

June 17, 2021

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