Michele Mendez, Temple University, Author at Study Breaks

UCLA Student Launches ‘HapiThreads’ Sock Business to Spread Positivity

Tina Li, a freshman UCLA student, launched a sock business called 'HapiThreads,' named after her goal of wanting to spread happiness to others.…

May 26, 2018

With ‘Singularity,’ K-Pop Megagroup BTS Tease a Darker, More Sinister Comeback

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Fans point to the song’s parallels to the Greek myth of Narcissus, in which a self-obsessed protagonist commits suicide.…

May 16, 2018

Queer Representation in Marvel Seems to Emerge in ‘Infinity War’

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Marvel films have an increasing amount of gender and racial diversity, so why not add queer representation to the mix?…

May 9, 2018

Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Similar to Lady Gaga, Freddy Mercury and David Bowie, Styles uses his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.…

May 6, 2018

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…

April 26, 2018

ASU Student Drew Langhart Redefines ‘Community’ Through Pitch App

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Drew Langhart, a student at Arizona State University, helped to develop an app that encourages stronger relationships between students and faculty.…

April 21, 2018

The 6 Best Moments from Season 3 of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’

Michele Mendez, Temple University

From emotional moments to action-packed scenes, 'Legends of Tomorrow' never disappoints its viewers.…

April 15, 2018

BTS Documentary Series ‘Burn The Stage’ Premieres on YouTube Red

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Burn the Stage' shows the good, the bad and the ugly of the K-pop industry.…

April 5, 2018

Nickelodeon Is Diversifying Its Network With Upcoming ‘Los Casagrandes’ Series

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Nickelodeon wants to provide more diverse programming one show at a time.…

March 29, 2018

Fans Have Declared Harry Styles’ New Song ‘Medicine’ a Bisexual Anthem

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Fans of Styles have suspected his bisexuality for years, and 'Medicine' might be his coming out song.…

March 23, 2018

Lauren Purnell Chooses to Name the Homeless, Not Ignore Them

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Rowan College's Lauren Purnell combats homeless stereotypes with her blog called Naming the Homeless.…

March 18, 2018

BTS’s J-Hope Tells His Story of Struggle to Success in ‘Hope World’ Mixtape

Michele Mendez, Temple University

In his ‘Hope World’ mixtape, J-Hope tells a compelling story of his rise to fame and success, which came with responsibilities he did not foresee.…

March 7, 2018

‘Supergirl’ is Full of Badass Women Who Ditch the Damsel in Distress Stereotype

Michele Mendez, Temple University

The latest season of ‘Supergirl’ includes a powerful roster of women, which is rarely seen in the superhero genre.…

March 2, 2018

K-Pop Acts to Perform at the 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

Michele Mendez, Temple University

K-Pop fans from around the world are excited to witness Exo and CL perform live at the close of the 2018 Winter Olympics.…

February 21, 2018

Courtney Act’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Victory Is a Win for the LGBTQ+ Community

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Courtney Act, whose real name is Shane Jenek, received the most votes on 'Celebrity Big Brother 21', beating conservative politician Ann Widdecombe.…

February 15, 2018

Shane Dawson Proves Authenticity Still Exists on YouTube

Michele Mendez, Temple University

As some YouTubers, such as Logan Paul, stir up controversy, Shane Dawson continues to make meaningful, wholesome content on his platform.…

February 11, 2018

‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Marks the End of Dystopian YA Films

Michele Mendez, Temple University

The ‘Maze Runner’ franchise comes to an end with the final installment, ‘The Death Cure,’ inspired by the novel written by James Daschner.…

January 31, 2018

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UCLA Student Launches ‘HapiThreads’ Sock Business to Spread Positivity

With ‘Singularity,’ K-Pop Megagroup BTS Tease a Darker, More Sinister Comeback

Queer Representation in Marvel Seems to Emerge in ‘Infinity War’

Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

ASU Student Drew Langhart Redefines ‘Community’ Through Pitch App

The 6 Best Moments from Season 3 of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’

BTS Documentary Series ‘Burn The Stage’ Premieres on YouTube Red

Nickelodeon Is Diversifying Its Network With Upcoming ‘Los Casagrandes’ Series

Fans Have Declared Harry Styles’ New Song ‘Medicine’ a Bisexual Anthem

Lauren Purnell Chooses to Name the Homeless, Not Ignore Them

BTS’s J-Hope Tells His Story of Struggle to Success in ‘Hope World’ Mixtape

‘Supergirl’ is Full of Badass Women Who Ditch the Damsel in Distress Stereotype

K-Pop Acts to Perform at the 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

Courtney Act’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Victory Is a Win for the LGBTQ+ Community

Shane Dawson Proves Authenticity Still Exists on YouTube

‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Marks the End of Dystopian YA Films

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