Study Breaks - Page 246 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Marvel’s “What If…?” Is Off to an Outlandishly Entertaining Start

Marvel's new alternate universe series may not be a masterpiece of thought-provoking fiction, but it's a breath of fresh air, brimming with unexpected answers to unexpected questions.

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

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Is Reading Consistently the Key to a Long and Healthy Life?

Your mind will thank you for picking up this habit as early in life as possible.

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

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‘The Suicide Squad’ and Its Critique of the American Empire

Who does the United States use to do a job that nobody else wants to do? The newest addition to the DCEU offers a dark reminder that oftentimes, it's the scapegoats.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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Infamous Apple Fanatic iJustine Is Back in the Public Eye, Now Older and Wiser

The influencer's old videos on YouTube have sparked interest among social media users, mostly due to her strange displays of affection for the tech giant and its founder Steve Jobs.

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

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The Top Upcoming Sporting Events To Bet on in 2021

Sports are back, along with some opportunities to make some money.

Daniel Reed

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‘Redemption’ Is the Comeback ‘Leverage’ Deserves

The beloved heist show has finally been revived and doesn’t disappoint with its character growth and incredible cons.

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

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Understanding American Accents and Where They Came From

People in the U.S. often claim they 'don't have an accent,' but there are actually a variety of dialects present in the country originating from all over the world.

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

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The Ig Nobel Prize Makes People Both Laugh and Think

The awards, a parody of the Nobel Prize, lampoon the inane, but will oftentimes find little moments of genius as well.

Amy Harris, Utah State University

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It’s a Miracle That ‘Miracle Workers’ Works as Well as It Does

After being the boy who lived, Daniel Radcliffe has had a bizarre acting career, to say the least, and his role in the American anthology series is no exception.

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

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‘The Kissing Booth’ Franchise Isn’t Just Bad, It’s Dangerous

Netflix has released three of these movies to relative popular success, but many critics would argue that none of them should have been made at all.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

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6 Expert Tips That Will Help You Win Your Customers’ Loyalty

It's good to get someone to buy your product or service; it's even better if you can get them to buy your stuff again and again.

Aaron Haynes

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Why Letterboxd Is the Best Social Media Platform for Filmgoers

Millions have been using this movie-centered platform as a virtual diary to log what they watch, connect with others and — most importantly — share their opinions.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

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