Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University, Author at Study Breaks

‘Cobra Kai’ Brings ‘The Karate Kid’ to a New Generation

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The villain from the iconic '80s movie is all grown up and looking for redemption in this new YouTube Premium series.…

June 4, 2020

In article about Autism Speaks, the rainbow infinity symbol, which stands for the diversity of the autism spectrum

Autism Speaks Does Not Speak for Autistic People

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The organization treats autistic people as 'problems' to be fixed instead of actually listening to their voices.…

May 22, 2020

How Anthony Padilla Is Using His Channel to Help People

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The former Smosh YouTuber is offering a voice to those who are often oppressed and stereotyped, all in a judgment-free and educational way.…

May 16, 2020

Why ‘Legend of Korra’ Deserves More Love

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The iconic show 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' will be released on Netflix soon, so now it's time for the show's sequel to receive the attention it deserves.…

May 6, 2020

6 Autistic Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

April is Autism Awareness Month, but these Instagram accounts are educating people about autism all year round.…

April 29, 2020

Screenshot from true-crime documentary 'Audrie and Daisy.'

5 True-Crime Documentaries That Will Help You Move on From ‘Tiger King’

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

If you're craving more real life drama, look no further than these gripping films and TV series.…

April 23, 2020

Life Is Strange 2: The Game Tackling More Than Just a Tragic Storyline

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The adventure game isn't as popular as its predecessor, but it's just as good.…

April 16, 2020

‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Is Not Your Typical Witch Story

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In this Freeform show about witches, you won't find long-nosed women cackling over cauldrons. Instead, you'll see soldiers fighting for their country.…

April 10, 2020

Danganronpa Uses Its Gameplay To Deconstruct Mental Illness

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn't just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.…

April 4, 2020

5 Indie Games on Steam That You Should Play Right Now

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The best part? These little known video games won't cost you much to play. Some of them are even free.…

March 25, 2020

Illustration of female influencers with disabilities

6 Female Influencers With Disabilities That You Should Be Following

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

These women are making the world a more inclusive and accessible place, one post at a time.…

March 18, 2020

It’s Time for Schools to Say Goodbye to Standardized Tests Like the Act

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

Standardized tests don't reflect a student's true abilities, and colleges need to start looking at the classwork that really matters.…

March 12, 2020

Kayla Cromer Breaks Down Barriers for Neurodiverse Representation on TV

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

As both the star of 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' and an actress on the spectrum, she's eliminating harmful stereotypes of autism that other shows often perpetuate.…

March 8, 2020