Study Breaks - Page 21 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Illustration of Molly Ringwald in pink with flowered background.

Criticism·Film

A Holly Jolly Molly Ringwald: John Hughes’ Sexism of an Insecure 80’s Icon

John Hughes success lives on through the decades, but at whose expense?

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Culture·Music

KPop Group Seventeen is Making Contemporary Dance An Accessible Artform

Contemporary KPop choreographies are helping open more people up to the genre

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

Different tools in media on Hollywood-like stars.

Screens

Five Pieces of Media That Will Inspire You to Create

If you’re stuck on a project and feel like you’ve lost the urge to create, give these pieces of media a watch.

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Deadpool stands out against a paper-like background in his red and black uniform, swords strapped firmly to his black. A question mark hovers next to his head, held by a speech bubble made from a similar paper-esque material as the background; the material also outlines Deadpool's body, suggesting both he and the question mark have been cut out and glued to the background. His eyes are fixed in a smug glance, like he wants the question communicate just how stupid he thinks you are.

Film

Could Deadpool be the “Messiah” the MCU needs?

As fun as the trailer was, after so many disappointing Marvel productions lately, is it worth getting hyped up?

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

Three people stand against a backdrop of the open sky, dressed in black graduation gowns. The audience can clearly see their hair -- short and curly in buns on the far left, brown-blonde in the center, black and braided at the right -- and their caps, festooned with various pride flags representing different identities, such as trans or nonbinary.

Classes·Culture

Why College is the Perfect Time to Experiment with Gender

College is the perfect time for gender experimentation thanks to all of the resources and opportunities it provides.

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

Collage of Mitski performing for a crowd.

Sounds

Mitski and the Spirit of Intimate, Strange Performances

Mitski’s 2024 “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” North American tour has social media users speaking about concert etiquette and performative art.

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Person standing on staircase overlooking grey building, one being colorful with clouds on it.

Thoughts

Springtime Stuck Season

From watching people couple up around Valentine’s Day to friends graduating, there are so many changes that come with the spring breeze.

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Three women in white t-shirts and colored bob cuts -- left to right: white, blue-green and blue -- stare blankly at the front. They are standing against a white background, the phrase "GIDLE" spelled out above their heads in a graffiti-like texture, as musical notes dot the screen.

Music

(G)I-DLE’s Second Album 2 Hits the Ground Walking

Despite a strong first album (G)I-DLE failed on the follow-through. For their second album, the group could really have had a stronger start.

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

A young girl in a blue dress walks off a stage framed by a red curtain. A stained glass window hangs in front of a black background, depicting a church in a field against a sea-blue sky and a young woman glowing with divinely white light. Two images flank it, an angel to the left and a dragon to the right, framed in yellow.

Thoughts

Analyzing the Play “Mary Gets Hers”

Analyzing the relevancy of female empowerment and independence in Emma Horwitz' new play “Mary Gets Hers”.

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

A man in a blue gown with slick-backed hair sits on an examination table in a doctor's office adorned with diplomas, his sock adorned feet lying flat on a metal foot stool. Dr. Google is facing him, having clearly delivered terrible news based on his guarded posture, hands buried in his pockets; also, the fact that the man has broken down in tears and buried his face in his hands.

Thoughts

Social Media & Self-Diagnosis

With social media, awareness of symptoms of various diseases and disorders has spread rapidly, leading to a rise in self-diagnosis.

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Elmo stands in front of a grey staircase, flanked by brown walls, leading up to a set of blue doors. He is hugging an orange dolls close to his chest as he gives the audience a smile; the special kind, which is warm, and reassuring and promises you that everything will turn out all right in the end.

Thoughts·TV

Elmo and Steve: “How Are You Doing?” Causes A Movement

From Sesame Street to Blue’s House, shedding light on the realities of mental health has taken center stage.

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

For an article about "Hazbin Hotel," a blonde figure (Charlie) stands in a red suit jacket in front of a multi-story building that says "Hazbin Hotel" and a sign to her right that says "Welcome to Hell."

TV

What’s the Hapz with ‘Hazbin Hotel’?

What’s the draw to the show? Maybe a sprinkle of religious trauma?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

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