Study Breaks - Page 335 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

An illustration of a MAGA hat for an article on Parler.

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Parler Provides a Space for Harmful Beliefs To Go Unchecked

The new 'free speech' social media platform exposes the danger and violence of ultra-conservatism.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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Papermaking Is a DIY Hobby That Lets You Become Even More Sustainable

Creating your own paper is becoming increasingly popular with millennials and Generation Z.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

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4 Chill Ambient and Lo-fi Recommendations To Enhance Your Inner Peace

Listening to gentle tunes during quarantine may provide consolation to those in need of comfort. Here are some artists to get you started.

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

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‘Bridgerton’ Is a Flawed But Intriguing Romance

The series has a few issues but is still able to balance entertainment and important discussions.

Aimi Wen, Duke University

An illustration of two people playing chess for an article on "The Queen's Gambit."

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Isn’t Just About Chess

In a show seemingly just about a board game, the writing and character representation go way beyond the sport.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

TikTok app in an article about hip-hop one-hit wonders

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TikTok One-Hit-Wonders Are Ruining the Hip-Hop Industry

If we want the genre to continue to make an impact and have a stable future, we cannot depend on music that is made to go viral on the video-sharing app.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

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Navigating Grief During a Pandemic, Even If It’s Not From COVID-19

The isolation of life in the time of COVID-19 makes grief harder to cope with, but healing is still possible.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

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Rupi Kaur’s ‘Home Body’ Solidifies Her as a Force To Be Reckoned With

The poet's most recent collection shows how she breaches the norms of traditional poetry. She truly is a poet for the modern age.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie for an article on Say Nothing

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‘Say Nothing’ Examines a Real-Life Tale of Political Violence

In Patrick Radden Keefe's book, a reporter dives deep into the murky depths of the history of Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict.

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on eating anxiety

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Why Do Many People Feel Anxious About Eating in Front of Others?

Feeling anxious or guilty about chowing down on a meal is something that's become natural for many people in the U.S. How can we stop it?

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie for an article on Riverdale

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The 8 Best ‘Riverdale’ Moments of the Last Four Seasons

Season 5 of will be making its way to television soon, so let's celebrate by taking a look at some of the craziest scenes from previous seasons.

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

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Confronting the Stigma Against Persons With Disabilities in College

College campuses are just one among many places where people with disabilities face systematic discrimination and exclusion.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

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