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What Makes a University Truly Student-Centered in 2026?

Daniel Reed

Education is the cornerstone of any decent society.…

March 3, 2026

A Study Breaks team member reviewing a monthly SEO report from AM Marketing SEO on a laptop.

AM Marketing SEO Review: Results, Service & What to Expect

Daniel Reed

Follow Us When I took over managing the search strategy for Study Breaks, our archive was already so large that I genuinely couldn’t tell you how many articles were in it without pulling a report.…

March 2, 2026

Femaie college student sitting at desk in Library

5 Ways to Fast-Track Your Career as a Student

Daniel Reed

As a student, you might feel that forging a successful career begins only after you graduate, but nothing could be further from the truth.…

March 1, 2026

How Gambling Sites Are Innovating to Appeal to Younger Generations

Daniel Reed

Gambling platforms are rebuilding themselves for a new generation that grew up with smartphones, social media, and streaming.…

November 29, 2025

In an article about queer representation in the 'Chucky' franchise, the red-haired doll opens garden sheers in front of a jack in the box toy.

‘Chucky’ Kills Gender Norms

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

The Killer Doll’s Long-Running History with Queerness…

September 27, 2023

In an article about tutoring, one person types on a laptop while another person guides them with their hand on their shoulder.

Destigmatizing Tutoring in College

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

The resource on your college campus you need to utilize.…

September 27, 2023

In an article about DALL-E 2, an advanced AI, circuits make up a silhouette of a human head emitting blue sound waves.

Artificial Infringement: DALL-E 2 May Just Be the Beginning

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Is the concern with AI and copyright valid?…

September 26, 2023

In an article about online poker 2 aces and chips on a poker table.

Aristocrat’s Online Pokies: Responsible Gaming and Player Safety

Daniel Reed

Aussies are known for their love of gambling.…

September 26, 2023

In an article about Olivia Rodrigo's punk rock influences, an illustrated girl stands with an off-the-shoulder dress and safety pins in her hair. In cut-out letters, the words "Olivia Rodrigo."

Olivia Rodrigo Takes on Female Rage in ‘GUTS’

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Rodrigo calls on female punk rock back to the mainstream with “GUTS.”…

September 26, 2023

In an article about the Ruby Franke child abuse scandal, a woman with blonde hair smiles as a baby side eyes her.

‘8 Passengers,’ 6 Counts of Felony Child Abuse

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Ruby Franke’s rise to fame reveals the inexplicable allure of family content creators and the danger of giving platforms to just anybody.…

September 26, 2023

In an article about Latinx History Month, two hands carry a sun while rays and flowers surround.

“Latinx” Reclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Changing the celebration’s name to “Latinx” isn’t an exclusion. It’s a reclamation.…

September 25, 2023

Zhang Yi Wins Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

The film industry is often seen as a place where only the most talented individuals can succeed. However, sometimes it's not just talent that takes someone to the top. Persistence and hard work can also…

September 24, 2023

In an article about Survivor, a person stands in a blue shirt holding a torch. They face the mountain range and the word "Survivor" is written in the sky.

Survive and Advance: 23 Years Years of Growth in ‘Survivor’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

In its 23-year lifespan, “Survivor” has held a mirror up to our changing social climate…

September 24, 2023

In an article about password sharing, two hands shake in front of a red background. The words "Do you mind sharing?" are across the background.

Lessons Learned from the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

What do Netflix’s revamped sharing guidelines mean for the future of the streaming industry? …

September 23, 2023

In an article about the asexual representation of "Aces Wild," a hand of Ace cards is on display in black, purple, pink, and green.

Opinion: Is ‘Aces Wild’ the Ace Representation We’ve Been Waiting for?

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

A brief review of the asexual representation in the Amanda DeWitt novel. …

September 23, 2023

The “Hot Girlfriend, Ugly Boyfriend” Phenomenon

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

While many accuse women of yearning for male validation, it is usually other men who seek it the most. …

September 22, 2023

In an article about food essayists A.J. Liebling and M.F.K. Fisher, a pastel table features various pastries including a croissant, pie, muffin, black coffee, and bacon and eggs.

The Lost Art of Food Writing

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

A.J. Liebling and M.F.K. Fisher’s essays illustrate that the overlooked genre is the best thing since sliced bread.…

September 21, 2023

In an article about the film, Bottoms, a brunette woman with medical tape over her nose stands back to back with a woman with black hair.

Film Review: ‘Bottoms’ Rises to the Top

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Loser Lesbians. Teenage Lies. Untrained Fighters. What’s not to love? …

September 21, 2023

In an article about Kim Kardashian in "American Horror Story Delicate," Kim Kardashian stands in a black dress with a white wig on in front of draping white curtains in blue-ish lighting.

American Horror Story Fans Are In For A New Scare

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

After twelve seasons, will AHS find what they've been missing by adding Kim Kardashian?…

September 20, 2023

In an article about the future of AI in Hollyowod, a group of people walk around as one blue-toned, computer-constructed figure walks among them in front of a lime green background.

Extinction of the Extra

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

How AI Advancements May Replace Background Actors…

September 20, 2023

5 Ways to Boost Engagement with Your Marketing Emails

Daniel Reed

Over the past few years, interactive email design has been a massive trend.…

September 20, 2023

In an article about online aesthetics, vines entangle a person's hand while they hold their phone and scroll through images.

Online Aesthetic Stifles Individualism

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

Preserving identity in the age of TikTok.…

September 20, 2023

In an article about trading a computer screen with and trading charge

The Importance of Economic Indicators in Trading and Investment Decisions

Daniel Reed

Economic indicators are crucial tools that traders and investors use to make informed decisions in financial markets.…

September 15, 2023

In an article about the Law of Assumption, distinct objects—an apple, a camera, a pair of binoculars, etc.— are balanced on top of one another.

A Layperson’s Guide to the Law of Assumption

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

Manifesting your dreams and desires stems from an understanding of powerful concepts.…

September 15, 2023

In an article about bitcoin a phto of gold bitcoins

Harnessing Innovation: Cryptocurrencies and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Daniel Reed

Cryptocurrencies and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and do business.…

September 14, 2023