Olivia Hinck, Siena College, Author at Study Breaks

In an aritcle about the 2023/2024 NBA season, a black figure holds a basketball against his face.

4 Storylines to Watch NBA Season 2023/24

Get ready for another jaw-dropping, ankle-breaking, rim-rattling season with these trends.…

September 28, 2023

In an article about the Ruby Franke child abuse scandal, a woman with blonde hair smiles as a baby side eyes her.

‘8 Passengers,’ 6 Counts of Felony Child Abuse

Ruby Franke’s rise to fame reveals the inexplicable allure of family content creators and the danger of giving platforms to just anybody.…

September 26, 2023

In an article about Survivor, a person stands in a blue shirt holding a torch. They face the mountain range and the word "Survivor" is written in the sky.

Survive and Advance: 23 Years Years of Growth in ‘Survivor’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

In its 23-year lifespan, “Survivor” has held a mirror up to our changing social climate…

September 24, 2023

In an article about password sharing, two hands shake in front of a red background. The words "Do you mind sharing?" are across the background.

Lessons Learned from the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

What do Netflix’s revamped sharing guidelines mean for the future of the streaming industry? …

September 23, 2023

In an article about Drake, a white dog scribbled in chalk sits in a picture-like square.

Drake Will Be Done with It the Moment He Stops Having Fun with It

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Love him or hate him, the 6 god has undeniably provided us with a lifetime supply of hits for any mood.…

September 14, 2023

Angel Reese dominating women’s college basketball

Bayou Barbie Girl in a Bayou Barbie World

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

LSU star Angel Reese is dominating the college basketball world, all without breaking a nail.…

September 2, 2023

In an article about Angus Cloud's fans' reaction to his death, Instagram squares are stacked across a dark background containing the silhouette of the deceased.

Clouded Vision: The Troubling Response to Angus Cloud’s Death

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Is there any empathy behind the harassing Instagram comments, or has the line between fiction and reality become too blurry?…

August 29, 2023

In this article about FX's The Bear, a man in grease stained blue apron stands in front of a restaurant sign.

‘The Bear’ Season 2 has Something for Everyone on its Menu

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

A standout second season leaves fans hungry for more.…

August 24, 2023

In an article about Harvard, college students of primarily BIPOC identities stand outside the campus gates.

The Link Between Affirmative Action and Legacy Admissions

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

One of the top schools in the country has an acceptance rate of 4 percent…unless your parents can get you in.…

August 21, 2023

In an article about "The Great Gatsby, a man and woman dance surrounded by the splendor of the roaring 20s.

Still Roaring: The Cultural Persistence of ‘The Great Gatsby’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

From the 1920s to the 2020s, Fitzgerald’s portrayal of desire, decadence and destruction never gets old.…

August 14, 2023

In this article about journalism, newspaper and microphones spill out of a wastebin in a heap of black and white goo.

Breaking the News and Building Trust

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Journalists are indispensable to a functioning society, despite their complicated reputation.…

August 10, 2023

In an article about female hysteria, three colorful silhouettes of ancient Greek goddesses evoke anger-tinged emotions.

Female Hysteria: Misdiagnosing Women is No Laughing Matter

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

The latest medical revelations call for a sympathetic ear.…

August 2, 2023

In this article about Massapequa, a mural of the town's mascot, a Native American chief is reaching completion.

Massapequa and Its Mascot: On the Wrong Side of History

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

A Long Island town fights to save its Chief…for none of the right reasons.…

July 13, 2023

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