Study Breaks - Page 14 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

PJs & Diplomas: Exploring the Perks of Online High School

While you might worry that online high school education lacks the rigor of its traditional counterparts, think again.

Against a purple background, a pile of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" are stacked next to a copy of Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" served on a platter. Ms. Rodrigo's face has blown out, leaving splatters of purple and red across the white porcelain dish and the background. Within the tattered hole, the title is engraved on the purple back cover.

Music

Instant Download or Delayed Gratification: The Dilemma of the Deluxe Album

In our current era of on-demand downloads, it really must be asked: Is it more fulfilling to have every piece of content at once or to wait?

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

A woman with brown skin, dark hair and a pink headband stands in front of a grey wall, with A-shaped markings in it. She's smiling into a camera stand from which the silhouette of an iPhone can be seen; the ring of the stand glows yellow, presumably casting light on her as the phone's camera captures her in shot.

YouTube

Why Content Creators like xoxo, Akouto are Necessary Online

Akouto Von brings a new perspective to YouTube content, offering a sense of vulnerability not often found in newer creators.

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Fashion·Thoughts

Skinny People & Oversized Jeans: Trendy or Entitled?

Popular TikTok fashion trends like wearing extremely oversized clothing make plus-sized clothes inaccessible, but also shames plus-size people for their bodies.

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Imagine a modern, digital classroom scene embodying the spirit of VU Online University. In the foreground, a diverse group of students are engaged in

Thoughts

Why Should I Choose VU Online University?

Today's guide covers everything you must know when choosing VU online university, including its benefits and who it is best suited to.

Daniel Reed

Film·Pages

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Thoughts

Why Do We Consume the Same Media Over and Over Again?

Do you often rewatch the same shows and read the same books and listen to the same songs on repeat? If so, you’re hardly alone!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Thoughts

How To Nurture Your Relationship Day By Day

This is such a beautiful feeling - when you've found that special someone who sets your heart on fire and makes you feel like you're walking on cloud nine.

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

How to get a car when you’re a student?

There can be a few reasons why you would want to get a car as a student, whether you want to get to your lectures quicker or be able to visit family more often, you

Daniel Reed

A white, baren wall and box office window with two rectangle postings. One window has. a photo of blue and red spiderman figure.

Screens

Spider-Mondays—A Triumphant Swinging Return into Theaters

Sony is going to re-release all nine live-action Spider-Man movies to theaters from April through to May.

Mark StenbergandKyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

Screens

The Uncertain Omens of ‘Late Night With the Devil’

“Late Night With the Devil” is a creative and original indie horror film whose hype and potential legacy has been muddled by controversy due to their usage of AI imagery in the movie.

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona