Study Breaks - Page 348 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

After We Collided. (Image via Google Images)

The Movie ‘After We Collided’ Is a Toxic Teen Romance

Viewers won't find themselves watching a romantic movie, but instead a film that glorifies abuse.

Glee. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Ahead of Its Time, ‘Glee’ Portrays What the Future Should Look Like

The musical comedy is much more than just a show to watch for laughs; it introduces young viewers to the possibility of a positive and inclusive future.

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

An illustration of the virtual band Gorillaz

Sounds

‘Song Machine, Season One’ Is The Most Gorillaz Album in a Decade

The virtual band, known for its collaborations with artists across musical genres, has released a new album that perfectly captures the band's sound and sums up 2020.

Annika Salmi, Yale University

Trisha Paytas. (Image via Google Images)

Screens

Are We Seeing a New, More Positive Trisha Paytas?

Are we actually witnessing this controversial social media influencer’s changed self, and will she have an internet redemption?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Screens

High School Rom-Coms You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For

Looking for a love story to keep you occupied during the pandemic? Try these five romantic comedies.

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Thoughts

Confronting the Pain and Invisibility of Chronic Illness

Getting to know its reality by embodying the experience of pain and suffering in silence, so as to illustrate how these recurring afflictions often obscure the visibility of identity.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University