Study Breaks - Page 342 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

3 Holiday Baking Shows That Will Put the Jingle in Your Bell

Looking for some festive fun to put you in the holiday mood? Try watching these three baking shows on Netflix.

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Pokémon. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

5 Ways To Improve the Pokémon Video Game Series on Its 25th Anniversary

As the hit franchise nears its quarter-of-a-century milestone, there are many steps Game Freak can take to bring this beloved series to the next level.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

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‘Rise of the Guardians’ Deserves a Second Chance

The movie is deeper than you think. Does the 2012 Christmas film deserve a second shot at the nice list?

Laura Song, Biola University

Recharge. (Illustration by Marlowe Pody, Rhode Island School of Design)

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9 Ways To Recharge and Prepare for the Next Semester

Here’s a bit of advice to make sure you feel refreshed before school returns.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

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Fans Are Mad Abby and Riley Don’t End Up Together in ‘Happiest Season’

Even if you haven’t seen the film, you probably know at least one thing about it: Aubrey Plaza is in it.

Katherine Bry, Washington University

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Let’s Revisit The Popular Slime Trend From 2016

Even though the trend began all the way back in 2016, the gooey substance is still a popular toy for its colorfulness and ASMR qualities.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Illustration of Frank Ocean by Marcus Escobar for an article on avant-garde music

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Artists Like Frank Ocean and H.E.R. Are Heralds of an Avant-Garde Music Wave

With a mix of neo-soul, jazz fusion, hip-hop and pop, the rich, deep-set tones of a new genre are infiltrating popular culture.

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

Illustration of Minecraft multiplayer servers

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Minecraft Survival Multiplayer Servers Can Be Fun When They’re Not Toxic

Minecraft servers like HermitCraft use YouTube to provide entertaining content for all ages, but it isn’t always fun and games.

Emily Davies, Solent University

Image of a baby eating food in an article about baby-led weaning

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Baby-Led Weaning Is the Newest Way To Feed Your Infant

This feeding method is a way to introduce solid food to babies earlier, and it's becoming widely popular among parents.

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

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Christmas in the Future is Black, Queer and Monochromatic For Lil Nas X

Wearing silver pants and a long elfish beard in 'Holiday,' the singer gives Christmas a futuristic take. What does it mean to see him in hip-hop as he redefines musical and cultural boundaries?

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester