Meredith Day, Davidson College, Author at Study Breaks

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A Look Back at the Evolution of Miley Cyrus in the 2010s

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Forget Taylor Swift. The real artist of the decade was Hannah Montana.…

February 3, 2020

Meghan Markle and Harry’s Split From the Royals: A Royal Reckoning

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The Sussexes' separation from the monarchy signals a new generation.…

January 23, 2020

The Mystique of Adam Driver: A Different Kind of Celebrity and Actor

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The actor evokes old Hollywood nostalgia while representing a stunning model of modern masculinity.…

January 15, 2020

‘John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch’: A Misguided Artistic Feat

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The 'tall child' returns, but with actual children this time.…

January 10, 2020

Astrology, MBTI … Is It All Just Fake?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

While sorting yourself into your zodiac, MBTI type and whatever else can be fun, is it really all a bunch of bologna?…

January 3, 2020

What’s Going to Happen in Season 24 of ‘The Bachelor’?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Pilot Pete is already shirtless hosing down a plane, and no one is upset about it.…

January 2, 2020

7 Healthy Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive in Finals Season

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Just because exams are looming doesn’t mean you have to survive on library-brewed cappuccinos.…

December 19, 2019

10 Great Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Anyone on Your List

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It’s the most stressful time of the year because you still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping.…

December 11, 2019

Why Are Hallmark Christmas Movies so Bad, yet so Popular?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The long-running greeting card company has been force-feeding us their festive, mistletoe-filled extravaganzas for far too long with minute advances in diversity.…

December 6, 2019

Why Are VSCO Girls the Target of so Many Jokes?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The popular TikTok meme stands for teen girl empowerment and camaraderie, not for continued shaming of teen girl interests.…

November 30, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Let It Snow’ Is a Cheesy Yet Charming Take on Holiday Movies

Meredith Day, Davidson College

While it hews close to a lot of Christmas movie tropes, the film subverts just enough of its conventions to create something compelling.…

November 21, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’: An Actual Tall Girl Gives Her Opinion

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Unfortunately it is just Netflix’s latest teen-comedy to flop.…

November 13, 2019

It’s Time That We Stop Shaming Fan Fiction

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Fans deserve more credit for their art, especially as fan works move into the mainstream.…

November 7, 2019

Rex Orange County Explores the World Outside Bedroom Pop on ‘Pony’

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The new album shows the 21-year-old indie artist expanding his sound, while still bringing catchy sad boy tunes.…

October 31, 2019

5 Simple Ways to Step Up Your Halloween Costume Game

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No more basic black cats, please.…

October 23, 2019

Online Thrifting: What You Need to Know

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Sustainability and fair prices — what’s not to love?…

October 16, 2019

Why ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Should Be More Popular Than It Is

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The teenage witch and her friends deserve more recognition for their newest incarnation.…

October 11, 2019

A Case Study: The CW’s ‘Riverdale’ vs. HBO’s ‘Euphoria’

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The dark charm of 'Riverdale' is being outshone by newcomers like 'Euphoria.'…

October 2, 2019

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