Study Breaks - Page 207 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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The Tactics Companies Use To Get You To Spend More at Christmas

Retailers utilize decorations, music and discount promotions to boost customers' Yuletide feelings while also getting them to buy plenty of gifts.

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

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After 17 Years of Paramore, Fans Want To Know What Comes Next

The American emo pop-punk band first made their mark on the music industry in the mid-2000s, but the group has been relatively quiet ever since — until now.

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

Winter Solstice during the holiday season

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Before Christmas Rolls Around, Let’s Celebrate the Winter Solstice

Dec. 25 may mark the most popular snowy holiday, but it isn't the only one.

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

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‘Euphoria’ Provides Audiences a Glimpse Inside the Mind of a Teen

The hit HBO series carefully describes the dark side of adolescence without giving into typical teen drama tropes.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

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Why Active People Turn to CBD Gummies for Sleep

Just because you do a lot of physical activity doesn't mean you won't benefit from some much-needed nighttime rest.

Daniel Reed

Illustration of an empty building as an example of liminal spaces

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Liminal Spaces: The Creepy and Weird Places That Fascinate the Internet

Chances are you know the feeling of encountering an environment that feels a bit off, even if you can’t quite put your finger on why.

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

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The Asexuality Spectrum and Its Wide Range of Identities

The people who fall under the ‘+’ part of LGBTQ+ are often forgotten, and as a result, people may struggle to find the word they need to describe a core part of who they are.

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

in an article about holiday YA books, a picture of the book Let It Snow

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5 Festive YA Books To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Young adult novels based around the holidays are often much more inclusive than their cinematic counterparts and are sure to have something that truly anyone can enjoy.

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Photo of Southern Gothic band Delta Rae onstage during a show.

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10 Southern Gothic Songs To Get You Into the Haunting Genre

These macabre, 'dark country' soundtracks are bound to stick with you and make you think about the American South in a different light.

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

in article about online casino, a slot machine

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Online Casino: The Best Place To Spend Time

If you're bored and can't get out of the house, try some fun that can be had from the comfort of your own home.

Daniel Reed

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What’s the Deal With Omicron: The World’s Racist Response to Southern Africa

Despite the fact that scientists from South Africa discovered and first informed the world of the new COVID-19 variant, the region is being blamed for its origin.

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria