Study Breaks - Page 283 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Tips for Traveling Abroad on a Budget

Leaving the country doesn't have to be expensive. Make a plan and your wallet will thank you.

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The Best Online Courses To Boost Your Resume and Why You Should Take Them

Invaluable skills such as software proficiency, foreign languages and coding can all be learned online — and will make your application stand out to universities and employers.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

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Screens·Thoughts

Two Queer Films and How They Tackle Queer Identity

Both featuring LGBT+ main characters, 'Love, Simon' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' showcase the difference between films that ask for acceptance and those that urge liberation.

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Good 4 U’ Is Bad 4 People With Antisocial Personality Disorder

Although this 'Sour' song is a smash hit, it includes some ableist language that needs to be addressed.

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

"Never Take It" is a new, colorful aesthetic change for the band twenty one pilots

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On ‘Never Take It,’ Twenty One Pilots Asks Listeners To Think Critically About Media

The band's latest song pushes politics and critical thinking to the forefront in the midst of political turmoil.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

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The Rise of Kodone, Instagram’s Pop Culture Archivist

At just 22 years old, artist Jesse Diaz has become an Instagram sensation, thanks to his talent, his unique vision and an iPad.

Nathan Kolodney, Wesleyan University

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How To Buy YouTube Subscribers That Are Real and Organic

You might be able to get a boost on your channel.

Daniel Reed

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JoJo Siwa, Lil Nas X and Joshua Bassett’s Coming Out Is More Important Than It Seems

The recent visibility of queer celebrities, and the reactions of the press, demonstrates significant progress in society's acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

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What’s the Deal With All the Censorship on Instagram?

The platform and its parent company, Facebook, have come under fire after users reported the removal of posts regarding hot-button issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and COVID-19 misinformation.

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

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Thoughts

Queering Korea: LGBTQ+ Identities Throughout Korean History

Despite current attitudes toward LGBTQ+ identities being largely dismissive and negative in the country, Korea has a long and vibrant history of queerness.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

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‘Inside’ by Bo Burnham Is a Comedy of Catastrophe

The comedian's new special, which recently premiered on Netflix, is an ambitious mix of social commentary, comedy, isolation and self-reflection.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

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Self-Care, Once a Radical Act, Has Been Bastardized by Social Media and More

Despite having philosophical, revolutionary and political roots, the focus on caring for oneself has morphed into another mode of consumption. How did this happen?

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

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