Study Breaks - Page 22 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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

Glitching animation of Star Wars character.

Screens

The Everlasting Popularity of ‘Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic’

This article is about the long-lasting interest in Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic decades after its initial release.

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

For an article on the impact of the Garfield comic, an up close illustration of the iconic orange cat's low hanging eyes and iconic smirk.

Film·TV

Why We Love Garfield

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but this lazy orange cat has been pop culture’s constant companion.

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Larger woman being mocked by a variety of characters behind her.

Thoughts

Navigating Fatness in a Queer Dating Scene

“Looking for a third. NO FAT GIRLS.”

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Illustration of Courtney Lapresi on kitchen counter holding a sandwich.

Screens

Stripping and Cooking in ‘Masterchef’ Season 5

The journey of Courtney Lapresi and the stigmas behind sex workers in the entertainment industry.

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

A smorgasbord of photos cut and scattered across the frame bedeck a vibe of chaos. Wads of bills fly over mahjong tablets and a surfer, sushi intersects with face-adorned sticky notes and a young woman enjoying books in the grass, who in turn is paired with a curly-furred dog sitting above a paint supplies and a novel held wide open, not to mention several others. White lines are drawn in bold shading around the images, emphasizing specific effects and emotions.

Beauty

How Vision Boards are Redefining Online Goal Setting

Why are vision boards so popular on social media? What makes them so effective for personal development and progress?

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Thoughts

Digital Dice: Exploring the Top Canadian Mobile Casinos for College Gamers

Canadian college gamers are increasingly turning towards mobile casinos for entertainment in the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile gaming.

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

Exploring the Allure of Live Dealer Casinos: Where Technology Meets Tradition

Merging convenience with an engaging gaming atmosphere, live dealer casinos bridge the divide between traditional casino play and online gambling. This piece delves into the captivating realm of live dealer casinos, uncovering their mechanics and

Daniel Reed

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