Study Breaks - Page 278 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

An art piece of rap artist Polo G against a brown background. (Illustration by Yana Ramos Cutrim, George Fox University)

Sounds

Polo G’s ‘Hall of Fame’ Is a Messy Attempt at Vulnerability

The moody soundscape and raw, vulnerable lyrics of the artist’s new LP are impressive, but his blind instinct for self-preservation is less so.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Sounds

What Is Stock Video and Why You Need It

No need to shoot all the film yourself.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of handcuffs and fingerprints for an article about the podcast "True Crime Obsessed." (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

Sounds

‘True Crime Obsessed’ Combines Real Cases With Comical Commentary

Gillian Pensavalle and Patrick Hinds' hit podcast dives into documentaries about the most notorious cases with a comedic spin.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

An illustration of the titular character from Dear Evan Hansen in an article about the musical's upcoming film adaptation. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Screens

Hollywood’s Age-Old Dilemma Meets ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

Ben Platt’s reprisal of his Broadway role in the upcoming film adaptation raises some heads as it continues the surprisingly common occurrence of adults playing high school students.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

An illustration based on the film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It featuring the bloody antagonist with a clawed hand gripping his shoulder. (Illustration by Alicia Paauwe, Oakland University)

Screens

‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Stumbles Through New Territory

The latest installment to the iconic horror franchise attempts to distinguish itself from its predecessors — but may fail to hit the mark.

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Illustration of a person sitting in an airport for an article about travel writing. (Illustration by Yana Ramos Cutrim, George Fox University)

Thoughts

How the Travel Writing Industry Endured in a World at a Standstill

The business has had to adapt quickly over the past year in order to survive, but it's unclear how permanent those changes will be.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

someone holding cash in an article about personal finance

Thoughts

How To Manage Your Finances and Investments as a Student

Student life can be rough when it comes to money. Therefore it’s best to learn from an early age about managing your finances and investments accordingly.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of the honorees of the Kennedy Center Honors.

Screens·Sounds

The Show Must Go On: A Return to the Kennedy Center Honors

A new class of artists has been recognized as honorees at a prestigious ceremony that has reworked the traditions of the typical award banquet.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

In The Heights illustration of the main characters, Usnavi and Vanessa

Screens

‘In The Heights’: The World Reacts to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Block

The 'Hamilton' creator's highly anticipated movie-musical has finally hit the silver screen and is showing the bright, beautiful side of the Latinx community.

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

A photo of a fraction of the members of AKB48

Sounds

AKB48 Has Reached National Success but Will They Ever Become Global?

Although the J-pop group is the biggest idol group in the world, does it have what it takes to be the next big thing?

Karen Lu, Yale University

Schlock Mercenary celebrates twenty years of sci-fi comedy and fun

Pages·Screens

‘Schlock Mercenary’ Is Both a Fun Space Opera and an Example of Artistic Growth

It can be intimidating putting art into the world but Howard Tayler, the creator of this strip, is living proof that you don't need to be extremely well-versed in the arts to make something that

Amy Harris, Utah State University