Study Breaks - Page 347 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Screens

5 Wholesome Animated Films To Watch When Feeling Stressed This Winter

Don't let school or the cold weather get you down. Here are five feel-good films to perk you up during finals season.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Illustration of Greta Thunberg by Marcus Escobar for an article on I Am Greta

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‘I Am Greta’ Reveals the Beauty and Horror Behind Climate Activism

The Hulu documentary follows the teenage global climate activist as she becomes one of the most known leaders today.

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

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Sounds

6 Korean R&B Artists Whose Music Will Soothe Your Soul

These musicians sound a little different from their K-pop counterparts, but the music is just as good.

Laura Song, Biola University

Screens

‘My Pride’ Uses Its Lion Characters To Question Heteronormativity

The animated web series examines the necessity of inclusivity, particularly in regards to gender and sexuality, as it breaks down the dynamics and social conventions of a fictional lion pride.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Thoughts

The Real-Life Problem With the Virtual Members of Girl Group Aespa

K-pop's venture into virtual reality may have severe repercussions on the safety and well-being of the performers, as well as foster unhealthy, parasocial relationships with their fanbase.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

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No Coronavirus Related Post-Apocalyptic Movies, Please

The trailer for COVID-19-themed 'Songbird' is the opening salvo for pandemic-related films coming out. Are these kinds of productions too insensitive for the world right now?

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Classes

Top 3 Online Planners To Help You Perform Better in Your Studies

Getting organized is a great way to get a leg up in school.

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

A Circular Economy Could Help Trash the Status Quo

This economic model, which plans for the continuous use of production outputs, could help the environment and the economy, making one company's trash another company's treasure.

Aimi Wen, Duke University