Study Breaks - Page 272 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Marvel's Loki is illustrated framed by purple, blue and pink "bisexual lighting" in an article about his coming out. (Illustration by Olivia Luo, The Ohio State University)

The MCU’s Loki Came Out as Bisexual, and It Matters

Marvel's cinema franchise confirming this character's sexual identity demonstrates the importance of increasing diversity and representation in popular media.

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

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Zoe Saldana May Actually Be Hollywood’s Lucky Penny

From box office hits like 'Avengers: Endgame' to game-changers like 'Avatar,' it would seem everything the actress touches turns to gold.

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

Image of a game over, classic Pac-Man sign for an article about Ubisoft prioritizing free-to-play games.

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Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

The transition to inexpensive titles has divided consumers and signals an ongoing trend within the gaming industry.

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

An illustration of Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in 'Hamilton.' (Illustration by Kati Dean, Chapman University)

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‘What Is a Legacy?’: The Rise and Fall of Lin-Manuel Miranda

The playwright struck gold with 'Hamilton,' but backlash from his recent film adaptation as well as his cringy public actions have called his reputation into question.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

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Andrew Callaghan Is YouTube Journalism’s Underground Superhero

The young reporter has already established himself as a short-form video extraordinaire despite having only made content for less than two years.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

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Top Athletes To Watch at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Get ready to see the best of the best compete this summer.

Daniel Reed

In an article about queerbaiting, a screenshot from the Billie Eilish video for Lost Cause

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No, Real People Can’t Queerbait (Not Even Celebrities)

An idea that’s back up for discussion because of the latest Billie Eilish video, the term refers to media alluding to queer representation, but never delivering upon it.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

An illustration of a TV playing Hulu's Love, Victor as a (presumably teenage and same-sex) couple watches.

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Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’ Is Changing Sexuality on Teen TV

The 'Love, Simon' spinoff is taking huge strides away from its predecessor in its realistic representations of teenage sexuality and the difficulties that arise with coming of age.

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

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The Wonderful and Unearthly World of Doll Customization

This weird and wonderful hobby is a facet of art many are unfamiliar with, but the growing medium is a creative showcase of the ingenuity of a niche group of artists.

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa