Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Author at Study Breaks

Will Getting the Trendiest Bottle Make You Drink More Water?

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Stanley cups and “water recipes” have taken over the internet but people have tried to incentivize drinking water for years.…

January 25, 2024

I’m Trying to Decipher the Target Audience of 2023 ‘Wonka’

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

If it's not for the kids, teenagers or the parents? Who wants to "Discover how Willy became Wonka?"…

January 18, 2024

SOUPer Food: Why Soup Is The Perfect Winter Meal

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Soup is the perfect food but it seems everyone forgets about it until temperatures drop. Let’s talk soup.…

January 11, 2024

The Perfect Study Break: The Jigsaw Puzzle

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

While you have some time, sit down and enjoy the twists and turns of starting (and completing) a jigsaw puzzle.…

January 8, 2024

Holiday Treats Anyone Can Make

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Even if you don’t have an oven (or know how to use it), there is a treat in here for you!…

December 20, 2023

The Need For a Third Place

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

In the hustle and bustle of life, everyone needs a home away from home in a third place.…

December 20, 2023

Radio: A Quest to Discover Your New Favorite Song

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

What happens when you ditch your playlists and listen to the radio for a day?…

December 8, 2023

For an article on the origins of popcorn at the movie theater, two white boxes with red stripes and the word "pop corn" written in the middle are tipped over. Neon green outlined popcorn is spilling over.

That’s the Way the Corn Pops… Why Popcorn is the Snack of the Movies

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Whether you are in the theater with the masses or lounging alone on your couch at, popcorn just feels like the right snack. Why is that?…

November 27, 2023

The Brittany Broski Effect: Goofy and Endearing

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

The influencer is more than a YouTube and TikTok personality. She continues to say what her audience is thinking… in a funnier and more insightful way.…

November 24, 2023

For an article on the history of the bob hairstyle, a magazine is open on an image of a women with an outline across her head that indicates hair. An offscreen figure points to the opposite page, where a blonde cutout bob hairstyle is present.

Bobbing for Compliments: The Haircut of the Fall

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Maybe she was born with it, maybe it’s her haircut.…

November 10, 2023

In an article about "Elf" 20 year anniversary, a man with orange hair and green coat and yellow stockings places a glowing yellow star with the number "20" on it" atop a green Christmas tree with red ornaments and bright yellow lights.

Son of a Nutcracker! “Elf” Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Cheer

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf.…

November 7, 2023

In an article about the Talking Heads concert film, the words "Stop Making Sense" are spelled out in bold across the top. A large stage in black and white is riddled with chracters: two women singing at microphones, a man dancing in front of a microphone, a woman crouched down playing bass and two men playing guitar.

Talking Heads ‘Stop Making Sense’ on the Biggest Screen

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

The concert film, “Stop Making Sense” by Talking Heads, had its IMAX debut by A24 and will return to theaters this month, remastered and better than ever. …

October 19, 2023

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Contributing Writer

Sophie Serage

University of Massachusetts Boston
Professional Writing

"Sophie is a recent UMass Boston graduate trying to find the time and energy to read books for fun again (instead of for homework)."

I’m Trying to Decipher the Target Audience of 2023 ‘Wonka’

SOUPer Food: Why Soup Is The Perfect Winter Meal

The Perfect Study Break: The Jigsaw Puzzle

The Need For a Third Place

Radio: A Quest to Discover Your New Favorite Song

That’s the Way the Corn Pops… Why Popcorn is the Snack of the Movies

The Brittany Broski Effect: Goofy and Endearing

Bobbing for Compliments: The Haircut of the Fall

Son of a Nutcracker! “Elf” Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Cheer

Talking Heads ‘Stop Making Sense’ on the Biggest Screen

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Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Contributing Writer

University of Massachusetts Boston Professional Writing

"Sophie is a recent UMass Boston graduate trying to find the time and energy to read books for fun again (instead of for homework)."

University of Massachusetts Boston
Professional Writing