Study Breaks - Page 189 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about aesthetics, two people evoking two different 'aesthetics'

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Why ‘Aesthetics’ on Social Media Are Overrated

Trends like cottagecore and dark academia can be fun, but they can also be stifling.

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

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How the Habits We Form Also Form Us

Bad practices can seem difficult to overcome, but with determination, it can be done.

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

Jennifer Lawrence starring in the box office hit, "The Hunger Games" as Katniss.

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The Iconic ‘Hunger Games’ Series Paved the Way for YA Dystopian Fiction

Ten years after the release of the novel's first film adaptation, the trilogy remains the finest example of the genre.

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

in an article about gambling at an online casino, a pair of red dice

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Top Five Reasons To Join an Online Casino

Sure, Vegas is glamorous, but there are plenty of advantages to playing via the world wide web as well.

Daniel Reed

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Older Pokémon Fans Should Stop Asking for a Game Just for Adults

While the franchise is primarily targeted toward children, grown-up players want something just for them. Here's why that's probably never going to happen.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

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Weekly Resolutions Will Help the Yearly Ones Stick

The tradition of having and keeping a New Year's resolution year-long can be overwhelming, which is why setting weekly goals might be a better option.

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg in Uncharted

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Uncharted Will Hit the Silver Screen, but Should It Have Been Left Alone?

The highly praised video game franchise is receiving a film adaptation featuring Tom Holland, but some wonder if it will live up to expectations.

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

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‘Dexter: New Blood’ Lacks a Real Payoff and Fails To Live Up to Its Potential

The American crime drama mystery miniseries falls short of providing a satisfying conclusion to the beloved series.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

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Jamie Lynn Spears: When the Artist Ruins Memories of the Art

The childhood actor's newly acquired reputation as a bully on set and drama with Britney Spears has made fans question their nostalgia for her past roles.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University