Study Breaks - Page 245 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Sarah Urist Green in a video for The Art Assignment

Sarah Urist Green of The Art Assignment Inspires the Inner Artist Within Us

You don’t need years of experience to produce art. Learn how to get creative with this accessible art educator.

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

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The OwlCrate Controversy Again Looks at the Implications of Supporting J.K. Rowling

This popular reading subscription service has come under fire following the decision to re-release their collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

An image of the members of Big Time Rush

Sounds

Big Time Rush Is Reuniting, but Will They Update Their Sound or Opt for Nostalgia?

The boyband announced they will be releasing new music. But will their previous personas as child actors prevent them from becoming mainstream artists?

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

Thoughts

How Has the U.S. iGaming Scene Fared Since the Federal Wire Act and PASPA Were Declared Null and Void?

Online games of chance always have their difficulties with regulators, but recent developments may make things a little bit easier for casinos on the web.

Daniel Reed

Screens

Streaming, Blockbusters and Contracts: Talking About the Scarlett Johansson Versus Disney Lawsuit

This famous MCU actress is fighting for the money she earned as the titular hero of 'Black Widow.'

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

In an article about motherhood in sitcoms, an illustration of a bride and a mother.

Screens

TV Shows Need to Stop Forcing Motherhood on Sitcom Ingenues

Since their inception, television series have felt the need to make all of their female characters wives and mothers by their finales.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

An illustration depicts the cast from Arthur, an animated children's television show.

Screens

The Cancellation of ‘Arthur’: A Bittersweet End to a Beloved Series

From its relatability to its discussion of heavy topics, this children's show will leave a legacy that will last for years beyond its termination.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

Thoughts

David de la Mano Is the Monochrome Muralist

Public art has the capacity to define a neighborhood's cultures and customs, and this Spanish artist's insights on the topic highlight just how important these bonds can truly be.

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University