Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University, Author at Study Breaks

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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Is the Perfect Adaptation

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Although most of the cast is played by cute puppets, the film is one of the most faithful adaptations of Charles Dickens’ famous novel.…

October 4, 2022

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The ‘Howcatchem’ Puts a Spin on the Typical Detective Story

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Most people are familiar with the 'whodunit,' but what happens when the audience is introduced to the culprit before the investigation gets started?…

September 25, 2022

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Things To Do in and Around Northern Arizona University

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

There are many great places to go in and around the Flagstaff campus.…

September 19, 2022

6 Easy Candy Recipes To Make at Home

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

These recipes can be made with the help of a candy thermometer as well as ingredients and tools you may already have in your kitchen.…

September 11, 2022

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12 Spooky Vintage Tunes To Get You Into the Halloween Spirit

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Everybody knows 'Thriller' and 'Monster Mash,' but have you heard of these older tunes?…

September 3, 2022

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Remains a Staple in Popular Culture

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Though the band broke up decades ago, its music still remains.…

August 26, 2022

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14 Strange, Lesser-Known Superstitions and Their Origins

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Everybody knows not to break mirrors or walk under ladders, but there are other beliefs that are less well known.…

August 19, 2022

The 17 Best Episodes of Classic ‘Doctor Who’

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

This series is one of the longest-running shows around, which means that it has quite a few excellent episodes.…

August 11, 2022

10 Stories That Encapsulate Fantasy Americana

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Through their use of folklore, music or parts of other culture, these stories combine two classic genres.…

August 5, 2022

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Native Plants Can Play an Important Role in Healing the Planet

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

While it is impossible to save the environment alone, the next best thing a person can do is restore local ecosystems.…

July 28, 2022

6 Haunted Places From Around the World

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

From the Island of the Dolls in Mexico to the Hoia-Baciu Forest in Romania, there are eerie and odd places across the globe.…

July 21, 2022

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Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Many Adaptations

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories are his most famous works and have been adapted to screen many times. But how faithful are these adaptations to the source material, and what gets changed along the…

July 14, 2022

Two Years After His Death, Ennio Morricone Lives On Through His Film Scores

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Even someone who has never heard of him before could recognize at least one of his many iconic musical compositions.…

July 5, 2022

Country Music for Those Who Don’t Like Country

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Country music often gets a bad rap, sometimes for legitimate reasons. However, there is a lot of good country music out there that even country haters might enjoy.…

June 30, 2022

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Gothic Horror Goes Far Beyond Its Well-Known Imagery

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

The imagery of old, dark castles, graveyards shrouded in fog and bad weather make up a large part of gothic works, but these are not the only things that define the genre.…

June 23, 2022

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Cryptids, Hoaxes and Why People Want to Believe

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Why is society obsessed with strange phenomena, and why do they have staying power even after their existence is disproven?…

June 16, 2022

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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Is the Perfect Adaptation

The ‘Howcatchem’ Puts a Spin on the Typical Detective Story

Things To Do in and Around Northern Arizona University

6 Easy Candy Recipes To Make at Home

12 Spooky Vintage Tunes To Get You Into the Halloween Spirit

Creedence Clearwater Revival Remains a Staple in Popular Culture

14 Strange, Lesser-Known Superstitions and Their Origins

The 17 Best Episodes of Classic ‘Doctor Who’

10 Stories That Encapsulate Fantasy Americana

Native Plants Can Play an Important Role in Healing the Planet

6 Haunted Places From Around the World

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Many Adaptations

Two Years After His Death, Ennio Morricone Lives On Through His Film Scores

Country Music for Those Who Don’t Like Country

Gothic Horror Goes Far Beyond Its Well-Known Imagery

Cryptids, Hoaxes and Why People Want to Believe

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Northern Arizona University English

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