Study Breaks - Page 267 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about Gossip Girl, the cast of the reboot sits on a stairwell together.

‘Gossip Girl’ Had A Problem With Poverty — Will The Reboot Address It?

With a reboot on the horizon, it's important to address the tendency of the original show to treat its less exorbitantly rich characters with downright cruelty.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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Are Gucci’s Best Days Behind It, or Will It Retain Its Cultural Dominance?

The brand has been hobbled by decades of scandals, mismanagement and most recently, COVID-19. Is it in a temporary lull, or is its fate sealed?

Jael Davis, DePaul University

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How Daily Life in Egypt Differs From Daily Life in the United States

Although the two countries are halfway across the globe from each other, they still share many aspects of everyday living.

Salma Heram, George Washington University

Writers and Lovers deals with creativity, love and grief.

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‘Writers & Lovers’ by Lily King Is a Hopeful Portrait of the Starving Artist

The author's realistic fiction novel captures how easy it is to give up on lifelong dreams, among other conundrums that are all too familiar to writers.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

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‘The Bright Sessions’ Creator Lauren Shippen Is Expanding the Story

What started as a low-budget audio series is now developing into an entire world of young adult novels and spin-off shows.

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

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Are CBD Gummies Just as Good as Drops?

Both offer their own advantages.

Daniel Reed

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‘Rick and Morty’ Shows the Perils of Idolizing Fictional Characters

As with this popular adult TV show, it has become a trend for people to look up to various imaginary personalities who exhibit blatantly negative traits.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Tensions between the YouTubers may cause the downfall of Frenemies.

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Is ‘Frenemies’ Gone for Good?

The podcast gained popularity because of the friendly conflicts between the hosts, but too much of a good thing may cause the show's downfall.

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

anime shows in an article about translation

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Translation but Not Localization? The Debate Rages On for Anime

Japanese animation typically has to be translated to English, but should it be a one-to-one translation? Or should translators change things to make references and jokes more understandable for Western audiences?

Amy Harris, Utah State University

In an article about Liz Phair, a puppet face from the music video for "Hey Lou" from "Soberish" is cast in a purple light among twigs and leaves. (Image via Google Images)

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Liz Phair’s ‘Soberish’ Is an Inspiring Search for a Sense of Belonging

This indie rock album, released by a long-standing icon of the genre, explores the new world of semi-responsible adulthood through the lens of a lifelong feeling of insecurity.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming