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Jazz Is the Perfect Study Music

Engaging without being distracting, this music genre creates the perfect environment for working or just relaxing.

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Your Health Care Provider Should Look Like You and This Is Why

The unexpected benefits of having a doctor that shares a racial or ethnic background could have far-reaching effects — another reason why there should be more minorities in the medical industry.

Jael Davis, DePaul University

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Thoughts

The Important Truth About How Spiders Save the World

They're incredibly valuable to the environment, and their anatomy is often studied by scientists. They're also very creepy. Here are a few facts about these creatures that can make them a little less intimidating.

Amy Harris, Utah State University

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Cash Envelope Stuffing Could Be the Solution to All Our Budgeting Problems

This personal finance practice is a growing niche on YouTube and a potential answer to preventing unnecessary purchases and impulse buys.

Karen Lu, Yale University

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‘Severance’: How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives

Ling Ma's 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.

Study Breaks Staff

Classes

Your Personal Guide: Dissertation Printing and Binding

A Complete Guide: What you must know about dissertation printing and binding | Make a first good impression with your research paper.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of a monster from Monster Hunter Stories 2.

Screens

A Newcomer’s Review of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

With its beautifully rendered animation and seamless, easy-to-understand combat mechanics, the newly released RPG is an impeccable spinoff sequel.

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Sounds·Thoughts

Lollapalooza 2021 Is a Glimpse Into Post-Pandemic Normalcy

After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the major music festival has returned for in-person performances this year. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Twilight lead characters share a romantic embrace.Bella and Edward

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‘Twilight’ Has Finally Hit Netflix, so Let’s Revisit Its Legacy

After years of waiting, this famous teen film franchise is available to stream, and fans everywhere are remembering why the series has enjoyed such long-lasting success.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University