Study Breaks - Page 23 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Graphic of people performing in acting class.

Why You Should Take an Acting Class

You walk down the hallway, a heavy backpack weighing you down. You search for the room number again, making sure you got it right because you haven’t been in this section of the school before.

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Black woman reading book with hearts around her.

Pages

Helen Huang and Talia Hibbert: Love For and With Inclusivity

Celebrating the importance of autistic and neurodivergent authors like Talia Hibbert and Helen Huang in sharing their stories.

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Dragon eating popcorn while watching TV.

Screens

Top 10 Chinese Films to Watch During Lunar New Year

Need something to watch to ring in the Lunar New Year? We have the perfect list for you!

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

Classic movie reel winding across screen saying "The End"

Film

Whatever Happened to Turner Classic?

David Zaslav laid off the Turner Classic executive team during June of 2023, but the reaction proves there is hope for classic film preservation and education.

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Büşra Kayıkçı with pink lighting over her face and hands that are playing the piano.

Sounds

Büşra Kayıkçı The Turkish Pianist Going ‘Places’

A review of Büşra Kayıkçı’s recent tour which showcased her debut album, Places amongst other pieces she has composed.

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

In this article -- about how slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent decades of cultural and social development -- two shaded figures, a boy and a young man, exclaim the word "Daddy!" in front of a blue and green background with message icons on it. The boy's version is blocky and bold, with an exclamation attached; the man's is curved and luscious, hearts fluttering around it. The boy is holding his arms up in excitement, while the man is leaning on his hip in a seductive manner.

Thoughts

Daddy Energy and Mommy Vibes: Exploring the Evolution of Slang

Though un-noteworthy at first glance, slang words like "Mommy" and "Daddy" represent a long and fascinating cultural evolution.

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

In this article, about the importance and impact of listening to indigenous voices in 2024, an orange analog radio against a blue background is shooting out lightning bolts as its dial is being torn by light brown hair draped in a blue, embroidered sleeve. Half of the background is blacked out, with jagged edges running diagonally up the center.

Film·Screens·TV

The Impact of Listening to Indigenous Voices in 2024 America

What changing museum guidelines and a push for more representation of indigenous voices in award shows means for the present moment.

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

In this article, about how the production of the second season of the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen brings attention to the ethical issues in the animation industry, the faces of two men are fused together against a bisected background with a black substance sticking out between their fusion point. The leftward man has white hair and blue eyes and is tipping his sunglasses with a flick of his hand, sticking his tongue out. The rightward man has black hair tied up into a bun, bang hanging down around his dark eyes as he smirk at the audience; a black earring is studded through his ear. On the left the background is colored turquoise, on the right red and kanji is printed boldly against the screen.

TV

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gorgeous Second Season Exacerbates Ethical Issues in Animation

Unethical working conditions at MAPPA studio disrupt quality in animation and recent release of season two.

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Women wearing Latine fashion with colorful filters.

Thoughts

Latine Streetwear Fashion: An Evergreen Vogue and Indigenous Resistance to Whiteness

Latine swagger is timeless in the world of fashion. From 90’s Cholas in lowriders to modern-day streetwear and even “Hot Cheeto girl” aesthetics, Latine styles certainly make their mark.

Emily Diaz, DePaul University