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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

Boy at school looking at 3D 'Dungeons and Dragons' poster.

Why You Should Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Alright, players! Everyone knows that the wonderful world, “Dungeons and Dragons,” is a great game that many people play. Come to find out, dragons aren’t even the best part of the game.…

March 5, 2024

Budget boost: Growing your savings quickly and efficiently

Daniel Reed

Having your savings in order is crucial for your well-being, and no matter how young you are, it’s never too early to start.…

March 4, 2024

An exchange of commerce is depicted at the center of a noxious cloud -- a hand offering a credit card for a pair of heels against a purple background of twisting lines. The image towers over rows red desks, dark figures sitting at them, ominously overshadowed by the product they labored over for someone else.

Dutch Colonialism in Southeast Asia was Always a Humanitarian Crisis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Colonialism is not a thing of the past; rather, its facets have evolved into industries like fast fashion.…

March 1, 2024

Person standing on staircase overlooking grey building, one being colorful with clouds on it.

Springtime Stuck Season

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

From watching people couple up around Valentine’s Day to friends graduating, there are so many changes that come with the spring breeze.…

February 25, 2024

A young girl in a blue dress walks off a stage framed by a red curtain. A stained glass window hangs in front of a black background, depicting a church in a field against a sea-blue sky and a young woman glowing with divinely white light. Two images flank it, an angel to the left and a dragon to the right, framed in yellow.

Analyzing the Play “Mary Gets Hers”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing the relevancy of female empowerment and independence in Emma Horwitz' new play “Mary Gets Hers”.…

February 24, 2024

A man in a blue gown with slick-backed hair sits on an examination table in a doctor's office adorned with diplomas, his sock adorned feet lying flat on a metal foot stool. Dr. Google is facing him, having clearly delivered terrible news based on his guarded posture, hands buried in his pockets; also, the fact that the man has broken down in tears and buried his face in his hands.

Social Media & Self-Diagnosis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

With social media, awareness of symptoms of various diseases and disorders has spread rapidly, leading to a rise in self-diagnosis.…

February 23, 2024

Elmo stands in front of a grey staircase, flanked by brown walls, leading up to a set of blue doors. He is hugging an orange dolls close to his chest as he gives the audience a smile; the special kind, which is warm, and reassuring and promises you that everything will turn out all right in the end.

Elmo and Steve: “How Are You Doing?” Causes A Movement

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

From Sesame Street to Blue’s House, shedding light on the realities of mental health has taken center stage.…

February 23, 2024

Larger woman being mocked by a variety of characters behind her.

Navigating Fatness in a Queer Dating Scene

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

“Looking for a third. NO FAT GIRLS.”…

February 21, 2024

A smorgasbord of photos cut and scattered across the frame bedeck a vibe of chaos. Wads of bills fly over mahjong tablets and a surfer, sushi intersects with face-adorned sticky notes and a young woman enjoying books in the grass, who in turn is paired with a curly-furred dog sitting above a paint supplies and a novel held wide open, not to mention several others. White lines are drawn in bold shading around the images, emphasizing specific effects and emotions.

How Vision Boards are Redefining Online Goal Setting

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why are vision boards so popular on social media? What makes them so effective for personal development and progress?…

February 20, 2024

Digital Dice: Exploring the Top Canadian Mobile Casinos for College Gamers

Daniel Reed

Canadian college gamers are increasingly turning towards mobile casinos for entertainment in the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile gaming.…

February 20, 2024

Exploring the Allure of Live Dealer Casinos: Where Technology Meets Tradition

Daniel Reed

Merging convenience with an engaging gaming atmosphere, live dealer casinos bridge the divide between traditional casino play and online gambling. This piece delves into the captivating realm of live dealer casinos, uncovering their mechanics and…

February 20, 2024

A young woman in hunter's garb with red hair stands stoically against a jungle background, clutching an aquamarine orb decked in gold ornamentation. She is surrounded by a trio of green monkeys with excited (and perhaps sadistic) looks on their faces, two of them holding hunting rifles while the third looks forward menacingly. As the quartet are arranged against the skyline, a field of golden grain sprouts up around their feet.

How Palworld is a Necessary Evil

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

PalWorld, the creature-catching game taking the internet by storm, takes a new needed spin on classic creature-catching games.…

February 20, 2024

Graphic of people performing in acting class.

Why You Should Take an Acting Class

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

You walk down the hallway, a heavy backpack weighing you down. You search for the room number again, making sure you got it right because you haven’t been in this section of the school before.…

February 18, 2024

In this article -- about how slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent decades of cultural and social development -- two shaded figures, a boy and a young man, exclaim the word "Daddy!" in front of a blue and green background with message icons on it. The boy's version is blocky and bold, with an exclamation attached; the man's is curved and luscious, hearts fluttering around it. The boy is holding his arms up in excitement, while the man is leaning on his hip in a seductive manner.

Daddy Energy and Mommy Vibes: Exploring the Evolution of Slang

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Though un-noteworthy at first glance, slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent a long and fascinating cultural evolution.…

February 14, 2024

Women wearing Latine fashion with colorful filters.

Latine Streetwear Fashion: An Evergreen Vogue and Indigenous Resistance to Whiteness

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Latine swagger is timeless in the world of fashion. From 90’s Cholas in lowriders to modern-day streetwear and even “Hot Cheeto girl” aesthetics, Latine styles certainly make their mark.…

February 12, 2024

In this article, about the upcoming face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl, two players stare off against each on a green background with white stripes. The player on the left wears a red helmet and jersey, the player on the right a yellow helmet and white jersey, whilst bars hover over their heads. They are filled in at different intervals, showcasing their statistics to onlookers.

Super Bowl LVIII: A Rematch of 2020

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Three years post-Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will again face each other in a fierce Super Bowl matchup.…

February 11, 2024

In this article, about the timeless quality of Sanrio character Hello Kitty and her special toylike, Hello Kitty and Friends, a cat with a red bow in a blue dress stands in front of a pink background with hearts. She is joined by -- moving clockwise -- a frog dressed in a red and white suit with a bow-tie, a bat dressed in a black cap with a jester collar and a pink skull, a bunny with a pink cap and a yellow bow and a chunky, yellow dog with little brown cap. The kitten, frog, dog and bunny are smiling as they wave at the camera, whilst the bat sticks their tongue out, glaring mischievously.

From Retro to Relevant: Hello Kitty’s Timeless Intergenerational Appeal in the Modern Era

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Exploring the timeless appeal of the iconic Sanrio character Hello Kitty and her friends amidst the resurgence of Y2K trends.…

February 11, 2024

Cloud Strife standing back-to-back with himself in armor and with sword.

Is ‘Final Fantasy VII: Remake’ Better than the Original?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

‘Final Fantasy VII: Remake’ is set to be released soon, and actors are eager to see how it holds up to the original.…

February 10, 2024

The Latin Lover Is Back and He Has A “Mustache Goatee Combo”

Roberto Soto

Your crush is a dud with a good barber and colonizer genes and your interest in him is based on a hollow perception of Latinidad. Oops! …

February 9, 2024

In this article, about how social media challenges can help users progress on important self-development goals, a purple figure is waving at a black smartphone. It casts a chalk-like blue light against the figure and the dark background, as grey stars twinkle around the space.

Follower-Farming or Self-Actualization: The Positive Side of Social Media

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

The growing trend of doing a daily challenge for every follower you gain. Is it selfish follower “farming” or self-improvement encouragement?…

February 9, 2024

Innovations In Nursing Education: Preparing Students In A Rapidly Changing Field

Daniel Reed

It’s no secret that technology is changing the way we live and learn in every possible way. Nursing education is no exception.…

February 7, 2024

Illustration of woman floating with luxury items and a long receipt around her.

Debt and Dior: South Korea’s Advancing Debt from Luxury Purchases

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

Designer products in South Korea have led to a rising debt crisis, especially among young people.…

February 7, 2024

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

Digital Detox: Rediscovering Real Life

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Learn how to take a break from technology and explore the benefits of a digital detox.…

January 30, 2024

The Moon Is Down: Propaganda Prevails

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

A look into the controversial Steinbeck novel that played a part in ending WWII.…

January 26, 2024

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

It’s Time to Talk About Filipino Food

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

An introduction to an underrated Asian cuisine.…

January 23, 2024

Adulting 101: The Things We Weren’t Taught

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Here’s your go-to list of need-to-knows as a young adult!…

January 23, 2024

The Price of Information: The Dual Faces of Paywalls in Online Journalism

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

In an era where information is both abundant and questioned, the emergence of paywalls for online news has sparked a debate about the future of journalism.…

January 22, 2024