Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles, Author at Study Breaks

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‘Don’t Starve’ Tests Players’ Survival Instincts at Every Turn

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The video game throws users headfirst into a shadowy forest of magic and monsters where staying sane is the greatest challenge.…

February 9, 2021

Gather Town Is the More Interactive Alternative to Zoom

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The new platform makes your usual video conference into something that could actually resemble real-life, in-person interactions.…

February 2, 2021

‘Fluidum’ Shows the Nuances of the Roles and Fluidity of Gender

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Set in a world where youth can shift between genders whenever they want, this webtoon highlights the intricacies of gender performance and individuality.…

January 21, 2021

‘The Adventure Challenge’ Is the Perfect Book Series for Making Memories

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

As you look for safe ways to spend time with your household or pod, this set of books may be just what you are looking for.…

January 14, 2021

Navigating Grief During a Pandemic, Even If It’s Not From COVID-19

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The isolation of life in the time of COVID-19 makes grief harder to cope with, but healing is still possible.…

January 4, 2021

Virtual Dog Vs. Real Dog: The Ultimate Christmas Gift Battle

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

When considering giving someone a furry companion for the holidays, be mindful of the responsibilities. The best Christmas gift could in fact be a 'Nintendog.'…

December 14, 2020

BTS’ new single “Life Goes On” Marks a New Era in Music

BTS’s New Single ‘Life Goes On’ Strikes a Somber but Hopeful Note

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The K-pop boy band illustrates life in the time of COVID-19 with their newest track.…

December 6, 2020

The ‘Fruits Basket’ Remake Does the Manga Justice

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Unlike the previous 2001 anime adaptation, the more recent series maintains the spirit seen in the original Japanese comic.…

December 1, 2020

‘My Pride’ Uses Its Lion Characters To Question Heteronormativity

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The animated web series examines the necessity of inclusivity, particularly in regards to gender and sexuality, as it breaks down the dynamics and social conventions of a fictional lion pride.…

November 25, 2020

‘Caillou the Grownup’ Shows the Terrifying Future of a Spoiled Child

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

This YouTube series imagines the titular (some might say obnoxious) character of the original PBS children's series as an adult — with the same off-putting mindset he had as a child.…

November 17, 2020

‘Julie and the Phantoms’ Strikes a Chord as the Next ‘High School Musical’

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Kenny Ortega, the creator of the iconic musical trilogy, strives to make another music-filled creative work — which might even be better than its predecessor.…

November 10, 2020

For Epic Rap Battles of History, Biden and Trump Debating

Epic Rap Battles of History Take on Trump and Biden

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The comedic musical YouTube channel is taking on their biggest battle yet.…

October 30, 2020

Don’t Be Sus: A Gamer’s Guide to ‘Among Us’

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The game of deception is easy to learn but difficult to master. Here's how to avoid being killed — or if you're playing as an Imposter, how to get away with eliminating your friends.…

October 28, 2020

‘About Time’ Offers Insight Into Appreciating Our Own Time

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Even seven years after it was released, the time-travel film's theme of treasuring the time spent with loved ones remains remarkably relevant, particularly during the pandemic.…

October 20, 2020

Club Penguin in The Time of COVID-19: Keep Calm and Waddle On

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

By evoking both nostalgia and a sense of community, the classic game, particularly on private servers like Club Penguin Rewritten, provides a sense of refuge.…

October 13, 2020

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University of California, Los Angeles
English with Professional Writing Minor

‘Don’t Starve’ Tests Players’ Survival Instincts at Every Turn

Gather Town Is the More Interactive Alternative to Zoom

‘Fluidum’ Shows the Nuances of the Roles and Fluidity of Gender

‘The Adventure Challenge’ Is the Perfect Book Series for Making Memories

Navigating Grief During a Pandemic, Even If It’s Not From COVID-19

Virtual Dog Vs. Real Dog: The Ultimate Christmas Gift Battle

BTS’s New Single ‘Life Goes On’ Strikes a Somber but Hopeful Note

The ‘Fruits Basket’ Remake Does the Manga Justice

‘My Pride’ Uses Its Lion Characters To Question Heteronormativity

‘Caillou the Grownup’ Shows the Terrifying Future of a Spoiled Child

‘Julie and the Phantoms’ Strikes a Chord as the Next ‘High School Musical’

Epic Rap Battles of History Take on Trump and Biden

Don’t Be Sus: A Gamer’s Guide to ‘Among Us’

‘About Time’ Offers Insight Into Appreciating Our Own Time

Club Penguin in The Time of COVID-19: Keep Calm and Waddle On

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University of California, Los Angeles English with Professional Writing Minor

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English with Professional Writing Minor