Study Breaks - Page 187 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Tuned Empaths and How They Live With Their Ability

Being so in touch with your emotions and that of others can be laborious and damaging to the person with this ability.

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

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‘Cells at Work!’ and ‘Heaven’s Design Team’ Reinvent the Educational TV Genres

These entertaining and informative series set a new standard that similar shows should follow.

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

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Retro Gaming Pays a High Price in the Battle Against Emulators and ROMs

Nintendo is cracking down on ROM-sharing sites. What does this mean for video game preservation?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

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Casino in Your Pocket

In today's world, you can wager on the go.

Daniel Reed

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Disney Movies Shift From Themes of Romance to Friends and Family

While their first movies were about princesses who got their happily ever afters, recent movies focus on friends and family.

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

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Axel Webber and the Power of Parasocial Relationships

Angry fans captivated by the TikTok sensation's life take things too far after his rejection from Julliard.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

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‘From a Birds Eye View’ Makes Us Ask, Does Cordae Really Live Up to His Self-Proclaimed Hype?

The young rapper's newest album shows he has not yet lived up to the strong claims he makes about himself in his music.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

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On ‘Laurel Hell,’ Mitski Grapples With How Capitalism Compromises Craft

The artist's most recent album will take you on an 11-song journey through the dark realities of fame.

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Sue Lynn Tan’s ‘Daughter of the Moon Goddess’ Puts a Fun, Fantastical Twist on Chinese Mythology

The fantasy author's debut novel resonates not only with readers of Asian descent but with people everywhere.

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

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‘Apex Legends’ Season 12 Adds Exciting Features That New and Old Players Will Enjoy

The popular battle royale game has a fun and exhilarating content drop scheduled for early 2022.

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

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5 Problematic TikTok Microtrends for the History Books

While these fast-paced trends come to life and then die in record time, fast fashion companies rake in the profit through unethical practices.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

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Gambling Vs. Betting: Where Players Have Better Chances of Winning Money

What's the difference? And what's going to put more cash in your pocket?

Daniel Reed

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