Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University, Author at Study Breaks

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Will the women's shared secret bring them together or tear them apart?…

May 24, 2019

The 10 Most Useful Apartment Hunting Sites for College Students

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

You have to start somewhere, right?…

May 9, 2019

The 10 Best Websites for Top-Tier, Longform Journalism

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Longform journalism is giving news stories a whole new meaning.…

May 2, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Knock Down the House’ Is a Refreshing Jolt of Political Optimism

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Good news? About politics? Couldn't be.…

April 26, 2019

The End of Tumblr Could Be Near, and Here’s Why

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

The site thought banning adult content would improve the user experience. Apparently, they thought wrong.…

April 18, 2019

Anne Borges explains how mental illness shouldn't have a stigma, especially in 2019. (Image via Twitter)

Anna Borges on Making Conversation About Mental Health

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Her essay, 'I Am Not Always Very Attached to Being Alive,' has opened up a much-needed dialogue.…

April 13, 2019

Disability Representation in the Media: What Does Netflix Get Wrong?

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Baby steps are better than no steps at all, but shows like 'Atypical' and 'Special' still have their flaws.…

April 7, 2019

Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2019 (Plus Some Recommendations)

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Just in time for finals week!…

March 29, 2019

Why the College Admissions Scandal Is All About White Privilege

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

It seems like wealth, fame and a fair complexion are key to receiving a college education.…

March 26, 2019

Trust me, "The Favourite" will be just one of many Oscar nominations for Yorgos Lanthimos. (Image via Jordan Strauss)

Why You Should Become Acquainted with Yorgos Lanthimos ASAP

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

If dark humor and complexity appeal to you, then Lanthimos is the director for you.…

March 15, 2019

Is Taylor Swift Dropping an Album Soon? Fans Think So

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

To a trained eye, the pop star’s Instagram is littered with hidden clues.…

March 10, 2019

"Dating Around" gives reality dating shows a fresh perspective. (Image via The Ringer)

‘Dating Around’ Offers a Fresh Take on Reality Dating Shows

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

It puts 'The Bachelor' to shame.…

February 28, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Third Season of ‘Queer Eye’

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

There's much more in store for the Fab Five.…

February 25, 2019

Cult Vampire Comedy ‘What We Do in The Shadows’ Is Coming to the Small Screen

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Vampire humor never gets old.…

February 16, 2019

How Latoya Shauntay Snell Is Reshaping the Fitness Industry

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

The plus-sized runner is breaking fitness norms one marathon (and ultramarathon) at a time.…

February 10, 2019

Data privacy should always be recognized, and invasions of it should be addressed. (Illustration via Erik Ojo)

In Honor of Data Privacy Day, a Contemplation of Its Irony

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Data exploitation is more widespread than ever before, but things are only getting worse.…

February 3, 2019

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