Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University, Author at Study Breaks

LSU Student Chayse Sampy Uses Her Politically Charged Work to Spark Conversations

The sophomore explores issues in the black community through her discomfiting visual art.…

May 29, 2018

Grimes Won’t Save Us, and Neither Will Any Other Celebrity

Add her to the growing list of celebrities who have made it painfully clear that they are probably not at all like you imagined them.…

May 29, 2018

4 Ways to Prepare for Post-Graduation Impostor Syndrome

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Even as you achieve more and more in your life, you may still find yourself doubting your own abilities.…

May 11, 2018

Janelle Monáe’s ‘Dirty Computer’ Is Empowering Queer Black Women

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

In her new album 'Dirty Computer,' Janelle Monáe reminds us once again why she’s one of the best political artists out there.…

May 10, 2018

A Delicious Beginner’s Guide to Classic Nepalese Food

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Odds are, you’re missing out on Nepalese food — and it’s time to fix that.…

May 4, 2018

It’s Time to Get Cereal

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Cereal, the unsung hero of the dining hall, is always there, always reliable and always delicious. …

May 1, 2018

The Evolving State of South Asian Representation

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Let’s elevate South Asian creators who are addressing the lack of brown representation in TV and film, unlike 'The Simpsons' creators who refuse to.…

April 23, 2018

Code Red: Duke’s Sabriyya Pate Is Fighting for Menstrual-Hygiene Access

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sabriyya Pate is leading an initiative to convince Duke’s administration that students need access to free menstrual products.…

April 20, 2018

Hayley Kiyoko, Also Known as Lesbian Jesus, Strikes Again

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Thanks to LGBTQ+ musicians like Hayley Kiyoko, is the world moving towards a Golden Age of queer women in mainstream pop music?…

April 9, 2018

A Brief History of Student Protest

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

The Parkland shooting survivors’ activism is just the latest in a long, proud tradition of student protest in the U.S. …

April 1, 2018

5 Tips for Students Spending Spring Break at Home

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Don’t let being stuck in your hometown over spring break get you down, there's still plenty to do and more than enough time to sleep.…

March 26, 2018

Michael B. Jordan Revealed He Loves Anime and Everyone Lost Their Minds

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Attention, nerd boys: liking anime does not make you oppressed.…

March 19, 2018

NYU’s Yasmin Williams Is Reinventing the Musical Possibilities of the Guitar

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

A musician and senior at NYU, Yasmin Williams wants you to play the guitar — but you probably won’t play it like she does.…

March 14, 2018

As Media Outlets Hunt for Hot Takes, All Nuance Is Lost

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

In the aggressive arena of today’s media landscape that is built off of hot takes, there is little room for anything beyond surface-level thought.…

March 2, 2018

5 Free Apps and Websites That’ll Help You Relax

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sometimes all the stress that comes with being a college student can make it hard to relax, but as always, there’s an app for that.…

February 16, 2018

The 4 Best Cooking Blogs to Help You Survive College

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sick of eating on campus, but too scared to cook for yourself? These easy-to-follow college food blogs have got your back.…

February 10, 2018

4 Organizations Fighting for the Mental Health of Asian Americans

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

These four organizations are providing mental health services for Asian Americans in a community that has a stigma against them.…

February 5, 2018

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LSU Student Chayse Sampy Uses Her Politically Charged Work to Spark Conversations

Grimes Won’t Save Us, and Neither Will Any Other Celebrity

4 Ways to Prepare for Post-Graduation Impostor Syndrome

Janelle Monáe’s ‘Dirty Computer’ Is Empowering Queer Black Women

A Delicious Beginner’s Guide to Classic Nepalese Food

It’s Time to Get Cereal

The Evolving State of South Asian Representation

Code Red: Duke’s Sabriyya Pate Is Fighting for Menstrual-Hygiene Access

Hayley Kiyoko, Also Known as Lesbian Jesus, Strikes Again

A Brief History of Student Protest

5 Tips for Students Spending Spring Break at Home

Michael B. Jordan Revealed He Loves Anime and Everyone Lost Their Minds

NYU’s Yasmin Williams Is Reinventing the Musical Possibilities of the Guitar

5 Free Apps and Websites That’ll Help You Relax

The 4 Best Cooking Blogs to Help You Survive College

4 Organizations Fighting for the Mental Health of Asian Americans

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