Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University, Author at Study Breaks

Boston Calling Is Exactly Why It Pays to Patronize Local Music Festivals

You get all of the same acts, but without any of the selfies, $10 water bottles and drama.…

June 1, 2018

New Albums to Look Forward to This Summer

Summer is the best time to listen to new music and find that perfect song that will follow you from the beach, BBQs and all of your fun in the sun.…

May 27, 2018

Expectations for ‘13 Reasons Why’ Season 2

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

The Netflix teen drama had everyone binge-watching all 13 episodes of Season 1 last year and is now set to do it again with Season 2 this month.…

May 17, 2018

Elon University’s Sophie Healey Is Dancing For a Cause

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

Influenced by two important women in her life, Healey decided to join the committee for Elon’s 24-hour dance marathon to raise money for the local children’s hospital.…

May 13, 2018

The 4 Stages of the Dreaded College Finals Week

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

That time of the year everyone counts down for and dread at the same time is finally upon college students: finals week.…

May 10, 2018

Why Fans of ‘The 100’ Think That Season 5 Might Change Everything

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

After jumping forward six years, The CW show has some serious explaining to do.…

April 30, 2018

5 YouTube Musicians You Need to Hear to Believe

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

Turns out YouTube is more than crazy cat videos and weird challenges.…

April 27, 2018

6 Student Benefits To Use Before Your College Graduation

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

It’s time to finish the last few items on your college bucket list and enjoy the benefits of being a student.…

April 26, 2018

10 Cities You Should Travel to and Experience Before Turning 25

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

Your 20s, especially your time at college, are for jumping out of your comfort zone, trying new things and exploring new cities.…

April 14, 2018

12 Hours Later: The Story of the Clemson Miracle’s Dance Marathon

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

Morgan Witherspoon, the executive director of the event, raises money for children’s hospitals by standing for the kids who can’t.…

April 6, 2018

The Best of ‘New Girl’ Before We Say Goodbye to the Hit Sitcom This Year

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

After six wonderfully hilarious seasons, FOX’s 'New Girl' starring Zooey Deschanel is coming to an end with its seventh and final eight-episode season…

April 2, 2018

Why ‘Love, Simon’ Is The Perfect Movie to Portray the New Normal

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

Everyone needs a great love story and 17-year-old Simon is done keeping his straight.…

March 20, 2018

Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Last Van’s Warped Tour Ever

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

When the final guitar is strummed, the drums crash and the curtains close, Vans Warped Tour will come to an end — forever.…

March 15, 2018

Pansexual Representation Is Finally Happening in New YA Film ‘Every Day’

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

‘Every Day’ depicts a pansexual relationship that propels LGTBQ+ representation in YA films to new heights.…

March 10, 2018

University of Cincinnati Acting Student Creates Pajama Island Productions

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

University of Cincinnati's Sarah Durham got together with an acting classmate to create a short film that would soon develop into Pajama Island Productions.…

March 4, 2018

These YA Dystopian Novels Need Their Own Movie Franchise

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

With movies like 'The Hunger Games', 'Divergent' and 'The Maze Runner' doing so well in recent years, young adult novels have become a huge hit.…

February 18, 2018

Netflix’s ‘The End of The F***king World’ Is the Perfect Single-Season Show

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

The ‘End of The F***king World’ follows a psychopath teenager and an angsty girl who leave their normal lives and find themselves in ridiculous situations. …

February 13, 2018

Will the New ‘Harry Potter’ Mobile Game Be ‘Pokémon Go’ for Wizards?

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

The role-playing mobile game will allow muggles, for the first time ever, to attend Hogwarts, learn spells and hopefully even make the quidditch team.…

February 3, 2018

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