Study Breaks - Page 279 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

An illustration of the honorees of the Kennedy Center Honors.

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

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‘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

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‘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

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How the Pandemic Has Changed the Dating Scene

Like many other facets of everyday life that COVID-19 has forced to go completely online, the culture around finding love has changed entirely.

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

in an article about getting a master's degree, a person in a library

Classes

The Pros and Cons of Getting a Master’s Degree Online

There’s a lot of things to consider before you make a final decision.

Daniel Reed

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‘Boogie’ Creates One Narrative by Intertwining Identities and Aspirations

In his directorial debut, Eddie Huang tackles themes of tradition, familial expectations, love and passion to create a beautiful — and uniquely American — story.

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

An illustration of Lorde from the Solar Power music video. (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

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Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Is Leaving a Trail of Ambiguity in Its Wake

After taking a multi-year break, the singer's singular foray back into the public eye has left fans both intrigued and confused.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Loki in an article about fan theories and speculation

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Fan Theories Explode as Marvel Takes Its Next Phase Into the Realm of TV

As the MCU continues with new Disney+ shows like 'WandaVision' and 'Loki,' speculation and theorizing runs rampant and adds to the excitement. Mephisto was just the beginning.

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Photo of a woman sitting at a desk looking stressed. (Photo by engin akyurt from Unsplash)

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The Channel JCS – Criminal Psychology Was Blessed by the YouTube Algorithm

Their video 'What pretending to be crazy looks like' amassed over 35 million views in only two weeks, a feat that introduced many new viewers to the true-crime account.

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan