Tricia Crimmins, Bates College, Author at Study Breaks

The Glamorous Pitfalls of Celebrity Activism

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

When stars dabble in public affairs, philanthropy can get messy.…

October 1, 2018

What’s the Deal with the Ugly Produce Movement?

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Misshapen fruits and veggies are the new black.…

September 26, 2018

Meet Superorganism: The Band Proving That Internet Culture Is Alive and Well

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The eight person indie pop group represents what the web has done for music.…

September 15, 2018

Is Cosmetic Surgery Body Positive?

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Both trends are rooted in social media, but can they coexist?…

August 21, 2018

‘Getting Curious’ Proves Jonathan Van Ness Doesn’t Know Everything, and It’s Refreshing

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The popular podcast emphasizes learning rather than knowing, a refreshing change from most modern media.…

August 15, 2018

The San Antonio Spurs’ New Co-Ed Dance Team Might Not Be As Equitable As It Seems

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

You can usher in the new without trashing the old.…

August 7, 2018

After Six Years, Ryan Beatty Has Stepped Back into the Spotlight

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

With 'Boy in Jeans,' the former teen star makes his return to music as an out man, confident lyricist and rising star.…

August 1, 2018

Is Instagram’s IGTV the New Frontier in Music Streaming?

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Jaden Smith might actually be on to something.…

July 26, 2018

‘Her Story,’ a Tender Portrayal of Trans Lives, Succeeds Where Hollywood Failed

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Jen Richards and Laura Zak's groundbreaking series has been nominated for an Emmy and is free on YouTube.…

July 20, 2018

Why Lizzo’s Latest Music Videos Are on a Winning Streak

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Self-love, body positivity and female empowerment galore.…

July 9, 2018

Meghan Trainor’s ‘Let You Be Right’ Sends All The Wrong Messages

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Her songwriting is all about that basic lack of commonsense.…

July 2, 2018

Jorja Smith’s ‘Lost & Found’ Is a Lyrical, Confessional Tour de Force

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Smith weaves metaphor and political discourse into a beautifully produced coming-of-age album.…

June 19, 2018

French Songwriter Héloïse Letissier Now Prefers ‘Chris,’ Thank You

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The artist formerly known as Christine and the Queens has rebranded.…

June 13, 2018

Netflix’s ‘Ibiza’ Is a Modern Feminist Fairy Tale

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Released just in time for a summer binge, 'Ibiza' is a modern take on the classic, foreign-adventure tale.…

June 4, 2018

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