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Here's the image depicting a vibrant college campus scene, capturing the essence of digital communication among students, including subtle references to social media apps like Yik Yak.

The Revival of Yik Yak: Unraveling Its Impact on College Campuses

Adam Steele

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, few platforms have experienced a rebirth quite like Yik Yak.…

July 31, 2024

Here's the image showcasing a variety of quick and healthy meal options designed for college students.

7 Easiest Healthy Meals to Make in College

Jacqueline Shweiki

College life is a whirlwind of classes, social events, and late-night study sessions, leaving little time for elaborate meal prep.…

June 27, 2024

Book Nerds: Virginia Woolf is Not a Feminist Icon

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Renowned and praised for her radical critique of the patriarchy, Virginia Woolf remains a trailblazer for feminism despite her complex history of racism and anti-semitism.…

June 7, 2024

Dear Sabrina, ‘Please Please Please’ Give Us More More More!

Roberto Soto

It's giving Dolly, Kacey, summer, sunblock, lovelorn 70s. The second single from Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming 'Short and Sweet is nothing short of sweet.…

June 7, 2024

For an article on hang out ideas, three hand drawings of people sitting on picnic blankets, laughing and chatting.

Hangout Ideas for Broke College Kids

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Too broke to go out? Here’s a few inexpensive activities to do with friends!…

November 25, 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

Three drawings of Olivia Gatwood reading from a book at a microphone with fading colors of pink and red.

Olivia Gatwood and the Gnashing Teeth of Girlhood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Olivia Gatwood reclaims the perfect outlet for the female rage often silenced by mainstream media outlets.…

November 24, 2023

For an article on the first season of "Goosebumps," a menacing looking doll with red eyes looks out the broken window of a home. The top border reads "Goosebumps," the bottom border reads "Now on Hulu," and the side says "Streamers Beware You're in For a Scare..."

This Show Will Definitely Give You Some “Goosebumps”

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

The first season of this horror-comedy adaptation promises the greatest winter chills and a finale rich with potential.…

November 22, 2023

For an article on the Weeki Wachee park, a woman in a bathing suit on a floating device while in water while mermaids swim below her.

The Wonders of Weeki Wachee

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

A roadside attraction brought mermaids, Hollywood and Elvis to Florida.…

November 22, 2023

Welcome to the Renaissance: 5 Things We Hope to See in the Renaissance World Tour Movie

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

It’s awe-inspiring how Beyoncé motivates her fans to come in costume and participate in her events, setting trends even when fans are unsure of the reason for the specific color or theme requests.…

November 21, 2023

For an article on Friendsgiving recipes, a cat with black ears peaks over a dining table while peoples' silhouettes are in the background. On the table there is a bowl of mac and cheese, a turkey, a pie, and a bottle of wine.

Friendsgiving Festivities: 5 Easy Recipes this Holiday Season

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Featuring five simple recipes sure to knock the socks off your guests, here are some delicious dishes to bring for your Friendsgiving festivities!…

November 20, 2023

Illustration of a woman's lips with writing and images.

‘Brave New World’ Is an Eerily Familiar Dystopia

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Despite being published in 1932, Aldous Huxley’s dystopian world mirrors our own in several respects.…

November 19, 2023

In sepia colors, a teenage girl and boy stand against the blowing wind in renaissance clothing while dragons fly in the background.

2023 Winter Book Releases You Need To Read

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Here are six books to immerse yourself into during winter break.…

November 18, 2023

For an article on Sammy Rae and The Friends, a collection of drawings of different people with various instruments.

Say Hello To Sammy Rae and ‘The Friends’

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Who are Sammy Rae and The Friends and Why Is There Music So Good?…

November 17, 2023

Against a dark blue sky background, an outline of a woman in blue and red colors sits with her knees to her chest as pills are see in her body.

Sleeping Through Days: Moshfegh’s Idea

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

A Book Review on “My Year Of Rest and Relaxation” and the Novel’s Lasting Effect.…

November 16, 2023

For an article about "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears and "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, three photos of blonde hair Britney with her left hand up are in the bottom row. three photos of blonde Taylor on the top (upper left corner with mascara running, middle in action smashing a car hood, on right yelling with a kitchen knife in hand). In the top right corner, text in bright yellow letters, "Pop Idols Off the Deep End!" On the bottom a pink better with yellow text, "Bank Space Breaks Records. Piece of Me Breaks Britney."

How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.…

November 15, 2023

An astronaut stands on the moon with his helmet off. Behind him to the right are paper cutouts of a tree and a house. Behind him on the left is the earth in outer space.

Concept Albums: Creative Writing in Music

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Concepts enrich one’s listening experience because the listener has to do some deconstruction of the songs to find their hidden meaning.…

November 14, 2023

For an article on rhetorical devices in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a hand drawn monster portrait is center with red markings, a floral frame surrounds his face. The words "Mary Shelley's" appear at top and "Frankenstein" appears on the bottom.

The Use of Multiple POV in ‘Frankenstein’

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Mary Shelley masters the rhetorical device of multiple point of view narration. This is seen in an incredibly innovative way through the novel, "Frankenstein."…

November 13, 2023

For an article about the Percy Jackson TV series, a boy with mid-length brown hair wears a bright orange-yellow shirt with a pegasus (winged horse) on it while carrying a dark backpack. He stands against a blue, water-like, crinkly paper background with a Greek-style border along the left and right side.

Anticipation of the Percy Jackson TV Series: What Should We Expect?

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The films strayed too far from the books, will the series do the same?…

November 12, 2023

For an article on the OASIS in "Ready Player One," a blue figure in a purple shirt wears a virtual reality headset and holds their hand up that is slowly disintegrating into pixels.

Loneliness Epidemic: In the OASIS of “Ready Player One”

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Unraveling the intricacies of the loneliness epidemic as exhibited through the virtual reality OASIS of sci-fi book“Ready Player One.”…

November 11, 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

Louis Theroux Marches into the Death Zone on ‘Hot Ones’

Roberto Soto

Renowned documentarian Louis Theroux tackles journalism’s biggest feat on "Hot Ones" where discusses polyamory, his favorite docs, and THAT rap. …

November 9, 2023

Faded art of foods on decorative plates set out on a table with bright green, red and yellow colors.

More than Struggle: Palestinian Cuisine

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

An ode to the flavors of Palestine, a culture exemplified through their soulful cooking and heartfelt social traditions.…

November 8, 2023

Top Five Biggest Sports Cheating Scandals

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

What do Lance Armstrong, Tonya Harding, and Tom Brady have in common?…

November 8, 2023

woman reading book with colors of gold, purple, and pink bursting from the pages

Anatomy of the New Adult Genre

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

What exactly are New Adult books? Are they just glorified YA?…

November 6, 2023

In an article about the band No Doubt, singer Gwen Stefani sings into a microphone.

No Doubt’s Songs and Music Videos Have Always Delivered

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Gwen Stefani’s alt-rock band did more than just release spectacular tracks.…

November 4, 2023

For an article about female sophomore albums, three women are pictured next to eac other.

The “Sophomore Slump” Effect on Young Female Artists

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

The "sophomore slump" label seems to plague many young female artists from Alanis Morissette to Olivia Rodrigo.…

November 1, 2023

For an article about Dia de los Muertos, a person stands with a pink cloth over their head with an orange monarch butterfly over their head. A collage of leaves, flowers, and butterflies lay by their head.

Bridging Worlds: The Significance of Día de los Muertos Altars

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate life, pay tribute to the past, and remember our loved ones.…

November 1, 2023

For an article about sonification of space data, a person sits cross-legged with head phones on staring off. A blue background with musical notes around them.

By the Way, the Universe Is Always Singing

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

How sonifications of space data are broadening horizons for interpretation and interaction between humans and the cosmos. …

November 1, 2023

For an article about budgeting in college, mixed-media collage of items. Someone sits staring off. A note pad with the words "budget" and "groceries." Receipts with totals.

5 Tips for Budgeting in College

Kathleen Berger, North Central College

As the national debt keeps rising it is important that you don’t follow suit.…

October 31, 2023

For an article about surveillance culture, a person wears an eye glass piece with the words "no," "buy," "obey," "overturned," "overruled" on it. A city scape is behind them and different fliers are posted too.

Modern Dystopia: The Harrowing Reality Of Big Brother

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How advances in technology are single-handedly causing Orwellian nightmares to become modern-day realities.…

October 31, 2023

For an article about music samples, a variety of artists are in a pitcure — Ray Charles in the upper left corner (man with sunglasses), Robin S in the lower left corner (woman with short faded hair singing into a microphone), Beyoncé in the center left (woman with long curly hair looking back while holding microphone), Taylor Swift in the center right (woman with gelled down hair and suit winking into the camera), Kanye West in the bottom right corner (a man with a jacket staring into an audience), Sister Nancy in the top right corner (woman with short hair singing into microphone) and Olivia Rodrigo in the top center (woman with dark brown hair screaming into the camera in front of an enflamed room.

Sample or Stealing? How the Music Industry Recycles Tunes

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

A hot take on the use of sampled songs in the music industry. …

October 30, 2023

10 Books All Students Need to Read: Complete List

Study Breaks Staff

The team at Study Breaks is going to list 10 books students need to read to start off their reading list. You’re guaranteed to learn something meaningful from each one.…

October 29, 2023