Study Breaks - Page 181 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Not Your Average Party: Why Do We Celebrate Celebrity Birthdays?

Appreciating the famous on their very special day is a must for some super-fans — is this just one more part of a parasocial relationship or is it just harmless fun?

Joy Young, Chapman University

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Living With Depression as an Immigrant

When it comes to mental health, parents from other countries can often be dismissive of their child's needs due to cultural taboos.

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

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‘Euphoria’ Drama Intensifies in Season 2 and After

It seems to be everyone's favorite drama-filled TV show out currently, but will the behind-the-scenes drama ruin it for everyone?

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

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Hollywood Video Game Adaptations Are Returning to the Big Screen, But Why?

It really seems that they're everywhere these days.

April Parker

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‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Will Continue the Legacy of the Storied Franchise

The story began with a theme park and the hope to provide an experience like no other. In the upcoming movie, those dreams become all too real.

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

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Why Robert Pattinson Is so Appealing, and Why ‘Unhinged’ Is the New Cool

Celebrities are notorious for getting crazy, yet 'The Batman' actor has somehow managed to make it look cool.

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

gayle, an alleged industry plant, in her music

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TikTok Is Obsessed With Exposing ‘Industry Plants’

For every seemingly authentic, homegrown singer, there is someone on the video-sharing app to accuse them of concocting a false origin story.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

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Could ‘The Last of Us’ Finally Break the Video Game Movie Curse?

Poor adaptations have become the norm, but HBO brings the production value that could make the upcoming series a success.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Baseball Cards Have an Incredibly Illustrious History

The collectibles associated with America's National Pastime has a rich past that originated with tobacco companies.

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

in article about overcoming an eating disorder, a person walking out of a tunnel

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10 Things That Can Change by Dumping Your Eating Disorder

The last week of February is dedicated to National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and here's what can happen if you choose recovery.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Might Be Your New Favorite Video Game

The game's newest DLC is one of the biggest events to hit the popular MMO series to date.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

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TikTok Sleuthing, and When It Goes Too Far

From missing persons cases to infamous killers, the macabre becomes a subject of seemingly harmless fascination on the app. Unfortunately, sometimes innocent people get caught in the crossfire.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

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