Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Author at Study Breaks

The author explores her own passions to become a writer with Lorrie Moore's "How To Become A Writer."

‘How To Become A Writer’ Highlights the Struggles of Young Writers

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Lorrie Moore short story, told in second person, is a powerful statement about not giving up on your ambitions.…

May 22, 2020

Ric Grayson is a tragic disappointment to the DC and batman storyline.

Dick Grayson’s Tragic Fall to ‘Ric’ Grayson Is a Disappointment

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Batman universe courts controversy with its fandom by turning the original Robin/Nightwing into an edgy bad boy with amnesia.…

May 6, 2020

Learning the piano or other instruments can be beneficial to those with disabilities.

How Learning an Instrument Helps People With Disabilities

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Everything from just making sounds to the actual process of practicing can be life-changing.…

April 30, 2020

The Harry Potter series (pictured above) helped shape and improve the mental health of the author in her younger years.

How Harry Potter Shaped My Mental Health Growing Up

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

You already have all the magic you need inside.…

April 27, 2020

Cairo from Maltese Falcon in an article about queer representation

Queer Representation Has Had a Rocky History in Mass Media

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Although we're finally seeing positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in film and television, that was definitely not always the case. …

April 18, 2020

Doctors and nurses (pictured above) are on the frontlines of the coronavirus and coming home to vulnerable families can mean life or death.

When Your Parent Works the ER Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

In a public health crisis where everyone needs to do their part, some are on the frontlines putting their lives on the line.…

April 8, 2020

In an article highlighting the strengths of animated films, it may be time for the Academy Awards to change their guidelines.

There Needs To Be More Categories for Animated Films at the Oscars

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There's countless categories for live-action movies, so why not for animation?…

April 3, 2020

The "Cool Girl" trope is problematic to women both on and off of the big screen. Megan Fox, pictured avove in a scene from 'Transformers' is one woman who has fallen victim to this label.

Breaking Down Media Tropes: The Problematic ‘Cool Girl’

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

What makes the 'Cool Girl' cool? Is it her appeal and convenience to men?…

March 25, 2020

In an article discussing the problematic 'Nice Guy' in media, Andrew McCarthy (Blane), Molly Ringwald (Andie) and Jo Cryer (Duckie) from left to right are discussed in the terms of the 'Nice Guy' complex..

The ‘Nice Guy’ Trope: Representations, Expectations and the Reality

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

How does this idea manifest itself in TV and film?…

March 17, 2020

Is Pop Music Tackling Mental Health, or Just Fetishizing Depression?

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

They say it's not good to keep it bottled up, but is letting it out doing more harm than good?…

March 10, 2020

The Return of My Chemical Romance: Why We Can’t Get Enough of Them

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

We're clearly not okay (in a good way).…

March 4, 2020

Noah Centineo (left) and Lara Condor (right) portrayed as Peter and Lara Jean

8 Romantic Comedies To Cap Off the Month of Love This February

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There is no better way to celebrate the feeling of love than binge-watching some movies to melt your heart.…

February 26, 2020

What ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Says About ‘Star Wars’ and Disney’s Takeover

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The film encapsulates the wrong turns taken by the series since the House of Mouse took over the franchise.…

February 17, 2020

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