Study Breaks - Page 242 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about techno-orientalism, neon signs of cyborg women float with a string of red paper lanterns among them.

Revisiting the Racial Fears of Techno-Orientalism and Cyberpunk

There's no question that cyberpunk draws heavy influence from East Asian culture and aesthetics, so why aren't Asian characters and creators given their dues within the genre?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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Gambling Safely With Bitcoin – Tips To Avoid Fraud

Crypto is still new, so be careful when using it to play games of chance. You don't want to get swindled.

Daniel Reed

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Hasan Piker Bought a New House — Here’s What It Means for His Socialist Ideals

Does advocating for socialism require completely removing oneself from capitalism and personal purchases?

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

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The Great Debate Over the First Five Minutes of ‘Tangled’

The Disney classic never reached the popularity of 'Frozen' and creators are speculating it’s simply because of the film’s intro.

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

A still from fantasy series, 'Xena: Warrior Princess.'

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Muscular Women and High Stakes: Why Lesbians Love Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror

While some genres continue to rely on outdated tropes like female submission, others provide a beacon of hope for queer female audiences as they portray women as strong, independent leads.

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

In an article about The StoryGraph, a picture of a wooden sign that says Books on it.

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Join The Migration of Readers Moving From Goodreads to StoryGraph

Boycott Jeff Bezos’ reign over the reading world by switching from his book-based social media platform to an even better website instead!

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Can cloud seeding extinguish the US fires?

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Can Cloud Seeding Extinguish the U.S. Wildfires?

Can this newer technology help stop the natural disaster from taking over the country?

Briana Byus, Biola University

in an article about getting your degree, a person with a graduation cap

Classes

How To Find the Right Degree — A Learner’s Guide

There are so many different paths that you can take.

Daniel Reed

An an article about 'Reminiscence,' an image of a character attached to the Reminiscence machine

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‘Reminiscence’ Dredges Up Memories of Better Films

The new thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson joins a long line of science fiction genre box office disappointments.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

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‘Manifest’ Raises Questions About Why Good Shows Get Canceled

The Season 4 renewal is a rare case, but it demonstrates how determined fans and a spike in views can change the fate of an entire TV series.

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

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‘The Chair’ Offers a Comedic Take on the Modern College Campus

Fans of 'Grey's Anatomy' and Sandra Oh will love watching as her new character struggles to manage her position as the new English department chair in this six-episode Netflix original series.

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

In an article about Super Yaki Shop, a trail of movie tickets floats through a sea of floating popcorn, stickers, and 3D glasses.

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Super Yaki Is the Best Place To Get Your Niche Movie Merch

Can't find any good sweatshirts or stickers to rep your favorite cult classic? No worries! This online store celebrates beloved movies and stars, no matter how niche. And it gets pretty niche.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

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