Study Breaks - Page 183 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

the dropout on hulu about a scammer; picture from promotion on instagram

Being a Scammer May Grant You a Feature in Hollywood

'The Dropout' and 'Inventing Anna' mark a new trend of con artists getting their stories featured in television series and movies.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

A picture of Eileen Gu at the Winter Olympics.

Thoughts

Eileen Gu Navigates the Complex World of Identity, but Not Without Controversy

While the 18-year-old skier faced backlash for choosing to represent China in the Winter Olympics, she is ultimately doing her best to straddle two homes — and succeeding.

Joy Young, Chapman University

Thoughts

Oriini Kaipara and Her Māori Heritage Show the Power of Representation

The broadcaster recently became the first person with Māori face markings to anchor a primetime news show.

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

Classes

Are You a Student? Here’s How To Choose the Right Bed for You

Think carefully before you pick out the piece of furniture you plan to sleep on.

Daniel Reed

Taylor Swift singing in front of strands of pink lights in her video for her song Lover.

Sounds

Taylor Swift and the Songs That Led Her to Her ‘Lover,’ Joe Alwyn

The music icon has endured a long road, filled with hits and heartbreaks, to find her soon-to-be husband.

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

the three hosts of the Drama Queens podcast

Screens

‘Drama Queens’ Lets the Women of ‘One Tree Hill’ Make Joy out of Pain

The series's lead actors Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Lenz and Hilarie Burton Morgan are using their new podcast to reclaim the sometimes painful memories of the iconic show.

Julie Morse, Pomona College