Shashank Rao, University of Michigan, Author at Study Breaks

6 Films from Cannes That You Should Keep an Eye On

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

These six films might make it big during next year’s awards season.…

May 22, 2018

The Duties of an Openly Gay Indian American

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

My parents love me deeply, but coming out to them was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.…

May 22, 2018

Stanford University’s Rhiannon Tomtishen Is Checking the Label

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The Stanford senior is on her campaign to re-think how Girl Scout cookies are made.…

May 8, 2018

The Great Facebook Debacle and the Illusion of Accountability

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Facebook and other such social media have been hailed as powerful tools for community building, but what are their limitations?…

May 2, 2018

Jordan Peterson Will Not Save Us

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The famed Canadian psychologist is a veritable academic rock star, but does he really have any idea what he’s talking about?…

May 1, 2018

5 Dazzling Instrumental Film Soundtracks for Your Studying Playlist

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Looking to hunker down and focus on studying for finals? These five soundtracks will get you through the grind. …

April 10, 2018

What Are We to Do?

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

A conversation with Iman Siddiqi, the UC, Irvine, student behind the first student-funded refugee scholarship in the country.…

April 1, 2018

Beyond ‘Love, Simon’ and the Changing of the Queer Narrative

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

'Love, Simon' is being hailed for its 'revolutionary normalcy,' but is appearing 'normal' all queer people can hope for on the silver screen?…

March 30, 2018

What Ever Happened to Gay Pride?

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Is gay pride failing the queer community?…

March 2, 2018

Binge, Flick & Read of the Month: The #MeToo Edition

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

With #MeToo going on, try out these three brilliant works of art to better understand our current sexual, feminist moment.…

March 1, 2018

These 9 Movies Are Coming to Netflix This March

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Nursing a hangover after spring break? These new Netflix releases will be the perfect distraction from your cracked phone and missing wallet.…

February 23, 2018

What to Read When You’re Single on Valentine’s Day

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Bitter and alone? These five books might help ease the pain.…

February 11, 2018

Pratt Institute’s Film Stud

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Pratt Institute senior Casiano Hamer, the director of the gritty but cinematographically stunning short film 'STUD', has his eyes set on gold when it comes to making movies.…

February 1, 2018

A Poem in This Place

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

A conversation with Harvard’s Amanda Gorman, America’s first youth poet laureate.…

February 1, 2018

Predicting the Best Picture Nominees for the 90th Academy Awards

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The awards are just around the corner, so let's get into which films will make the Best Picture Nominees for the Academy Awards.…

January 17, 2018

Getting a Leg up on Equal Opportunities

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Yale senior Lauren LaMonica is combining her love for public health with her passion for fostering class equity for first-generation and lower-income students.…

January 1, 2018