Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University, Author at Study Breaks

Season 2 of ’13 Reasons Why’ Focuses on Even More Sensitive Topics

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The second season of the controversial show widens its net to include harsher realities.…

May 22, 2018

Groovy Pendys Founder Maria Angulo Talks Crystal Shops and Side Hustles

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The University of Iowa student has sold hundreds of handmade pendants, which she designs with everything from birthstones to geodes.…

May 22, 2018

The 4 Best Photo Editing Apps

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Out of the wide variety of photo editing apps out there, here are some of the best ones to use.…

May 21, 2018

Flint Residents Still Don’t Trust the Water

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Although the water is technically considered safe, Flint residents do not trust the water until all the pipes are replaced.…

May 19, 2018

Is Freeform the Most Woke Channel on Television?

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Many of Freeform’s original series address important, often underrepresented communities. …

May 13, 2018

How Grindr Is Taking Steps to Promote the Sexual Health of their Users

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Grindr’s more recent features create a more inclusive environment for users while also reminding them to get HIV testing.…

May 4, 2018

Gun Violence in High Schools Can’t be Solved with Clear Backpacks

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It’s as clear as their new backpacks that many students don't approve of the privacy-invading bags.…

April 24, 2018

How to Make Long-Distance Friendships Last in College

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Though your friends might be miles away, that doesn’t mean that you can’t be as tight-knit as you always were.…

April 6, 2018

The Top 6 Biggest Upsets of the 2018 March Madness Tournament

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Many brackets are busted due to the many surprising upsets this year.…

March 28, 2018

Singer-Songwriter Katelyn Dowd Seeks Inspiration from Out West

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Travel and daily interactions with people inspire this Boston University student's music.…

March 25, 2018

How ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Doubled Down on Addressing Social Issues

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'Grey’s Anatomy' has been including many plot points about important social issues that are often underrepresented on TV shows.…

March 14, 2018

The Most Notable Departures from the Trump Administration

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Many of the 35 people who have left the White House previously held positions involving communications or worked closely with President Trump.…

March 14, 2018

4 Things to Consider Before Working an Overnight Job

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Those long nights might have bigger consequences than fewer Netflix binges.…

March 5, 2018

7 Things Not to Do When Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

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At some point, you're going to need one.…

February 28, 2018

University of Arizona Student Owns Lunasonde, a Satellite Research Company

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The college freshman is the founder of Lunasonde, a satellite mining company, and has extensively researched both space and Parkinson’s disease.…

February 21, 2018

The Most Memorable Commercials from Super Bowl LII

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Alexa loses her voice, Danny DeVito is an M&M, The Bud Knight, clean water donations, funny celebrities and more appeared on the Super Bowl commercials.…

February 6, 2018

What Trump’s Solar Industry Tariffs Mean for Solar Power

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Fewer imports and fewer jobs means less green energy.…

February 3, 2018

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