Study Breaks - Page 104 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Thoughts

Bucket Bunnies Have Emerged After Hurricane Ian: Are They Heroes or Villains?

TikTok’s latest drama pits the controversial tinder users and linewives against each other in a fierce battle.

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

A drawing of blonde shows Marilyn Monroe staring sadly into the camera

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Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ Cynically Dehumanizes Its Iconic Subject

The popular streaming platform's new film caused a lot of outrage over its depictions of Marilyn Monroe.

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

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5 Top Smartphones for Music and Movies Right Now

Love to watch films or listen to tunes on your mobile device? Here are some options you should check out.

Daniel Reed

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Why Is the Singular Use of ‘They’ so Controversial?

Merriam-Webster stirred up controversy when it added an additional definition to accommodate the word's nonbinary usage — and passions are still high.

Kane Howard, York College

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How Systemic Racism Protected a Murderer in ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’

The recent Netflix series shows how racial biases helped the infamous serial killer get away with murder for 13 years.

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Does Everything Need a ‘Core’ Aesthetic?

With the rise of social media trends and Pinterest boards that focus on specific themes, everything seems to be done for the clout nowadays.

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

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What Are the Casino Regulations in Europe?

How do they affect gamblers who play on this particular continent?

Daniel Reed

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Late-Night Talk Shows Stand the Test of Time

Nighttime broadcasts have been around forever — and that's where they'll stay.

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

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The Rise of Book Bans and the Fall of Uncensored Education

As schools and governments continue to limit what texts students can read, the dystopian worlds of 'Fahrenheit 451' and '1984' may be closer than we think.

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

Sounds

The RAP Act Is Fighting for the Right To Write

As judges and lawyers attempt to use artistic expression as proof of a crime, artists and lawmakers fight to keep lyrics out of the courtroom.

Margaret Norsworthy-Edghill, Vassar College

Thoughts

What Makes a Laptop Good?

Some of the things to consider before purchasing a good laptop are things like the hard drive, graphics card, memory/RAM, screen size, brand and cost.

Daniel Reed

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Unpacking the Painful, but Admirable Story of ‘A Little Life’

With the 2015 novel's recent resurgence, it's worth talking about its emotionally charged narrative.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

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