Study Breaks - Page 248 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about Sweet Girl, Jason Momoa pulls Isabela Merced down a dimly lit hallway.

‘Sweet Girl’ Pairs a Father-Daughter Duo With Sweet, Sweet Revenge

Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced star in Netflix’s new jaw-dropping vengeful thriller that'll leave you at the edge of your seat.

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

In an article about sports coverage, a photograph of a flat screen TV with ESPN+ on the screen.

Screens·Thoughts

Sports Coverage Is Shifting To Fit The Desires Of a New Generation

With game highlights, hot takes and the latest news instantly delivered to our screens, today’s fans seek something far removed from the ESPN talk-shows of old … and for good reason.

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

To depict the pervasive dangers of the ideal of the tortured artist, an aestheticized sorrowful, muted blue-toned illustration shows a portrait of Sylvia Plath, who died by suicide, in a frame placed next to flowers and manuscripts.

Pages·Sounds·Thoughts

The Tortured Artist Is a Dangerous and Damaging Stereotype

Society tells us that the most beautiful art is born out of suffering — a potentially life-threatening lie.

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

An illustration of a person listening to podcasts

Thoughts

Podcasts Have Made My Daily Routine Much More Bearable

Sure, they're entertaining on their own, but just incorporating them into your everyday life can encourage mental wellness.

Jael Davis, DePaul University

The cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Screens

‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 2 Is Unfortunately Irredeemable

Unresolved plot points, a competition gone wrong and a missing starlet contribute to the failure of "HSMTMS" to live up to its debut season.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

Screens

Will CD Projekt RED Be Capable of Shaking Off the Chaos of Cyberpunk’s First Release?

After years of anticipation, the long-awaited game proved to be a big disappointment.

Daniel Reed

An illustration depicts USWNT players in distress over their loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics; they are pictured hugging, sitting on the ground in defeat and crying.

Thoughts

The Opposite of Patriotism: Conservatives Who Hate the USWNT (But Really Megan Rapinoe)

The U.S. soccer team's loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics revealed some Americans' unpatriotic bias against them.

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Illustration of a student thinking about coffee.

Classes·Thoughts

How To Save Money and Still Support Your Coffee Addiction in College

Whether you're just starting at your university or are already familiar with the all-nighters to come, caffeine is an expensive necessity for many students.

Karen Lu, Yale University