Study Breaks - Page 293 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Bust a Move on Your Keyboard in Friday Night Funkin’

The only thing greater than the game's premise of a boyfriend rap-battling foes to reach his girlfriend is the supportive and creative fandom it has cultivated.

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Rune Factory 5 Is Thrilling the Gaming World Even Before Its Release

The newest installment in the farming RPG franchise is about to hit Japan. A launch date has not been set for the West, but fans are highly anticipating one as news continues to come out.

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Thoughts

For-Profit Prisons and Mass Incarceration Are Major Forces of Oppression

The prison industrial complex continues to operate as one of the most dominant mechanisms of systemic racism.

Michael Boland, DePaul University

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Pages

Breeze Into Summer With These New Book Releases

When the weather is nice but you don’t want to do anything, pick up a new novel. These anticipated drops will give you all the warm feelings of the season.

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Sounds

Jackson Wang Is Thriving In His Career as a Solo Artist

With stunning visuals and catchy lyrics, the Hong Kong rapper, singer and dancer uses his music videos and songs as a way to share his culture with the world.

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

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Classes

Cyberbullying Still Holds Real Dangers Beneath the Surface

While it can be easy to look past the trauma inflicted through bullying online by saying that it is merely an issue of the past, this sentiment cannot be more wrong.

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

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Classes

Why Should College Students Take a Marketing Course?

Learn about the business world as well as how to better your communication skills and your understanding of advertising, all in just one class.

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

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Despite His Talent, Anthony Smith Will Not Capture UFC Gold

The mixed martial artist seems to be stuck in the rut of a "gatekeeper" fighter — his skills are used as a benchmark to gauge others', but he is unlikely to be a contender himself.

Brandon Li, Vassar College

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‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Possesses Abounding Potential

The new Disney+ series takes place in a little-explored part of the sci-fi franchise's timeline, and has exceeded the expectations of fans everywhere.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

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Counting Countries Dilutes the Real Meaning of Travel

Putting all the places you've visited into a neat little statistic can be helpful, but it simplifies the experience of immersing yourself in other cultures.

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University