Study Breaks - Page 35 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

For an article on the Weeki Wachee park, a woman in a bathing suit on a floating device while in water while mermaids swim below her.

The Wonders of Weeki Wachee

A roadside attraction brought mermaids, Hollywood and Elvis to Florida.

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Welcome to the Renaissance: 5 Things We Hope to See in the Renaissance World Tour Movie

It’s awe-inspiring how Beyoncé motivates her fans to come in costume and participate in her events, setting trends even when fans are unsure of the reason for the specific color or theme requests.

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

For a film review of "Priscilla," a hand drawn illustration of a women with the name "Priscilla" written in script above the image.

review·Screens

REVIEW: ‘Priscilla’—Life in Graceland, A Dollhouse Delight

Zeroing in on Sofia Coppola’s film making, and how Cailey Spaeney is the perfect leading lady for this film

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

For an article on Friendsgiving recipes, a cat with black ears peaks over a dining table while peoples' silhouettes are in the background. On the table there is a bowl of mac and cheese, a turkey, a pie, and a bottle of wine.

Food·Thoughts

Friendsgiving Festivities: 5 Easy Recipes this Holiday Season

Featuring five simple recipes sure to knock the socks off your guests, here are some delicious dishes to bring for your Friendsgiving festivities!

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Illustration of a woman's lips with writing and images.

Pages·Thoughts

‘Brave New World’ Is an Eerily Familiar Dystopia

Despite being published in 1932, Aldous Huxley’s dystopian world mirrors our own in several respects.

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

In sepia colors, a teenage girl and boy stand against the blowing wind in renaissance clothing while dragons fly in the background.

Pages

2023 Winter Book Releases You Need To Read

Here are six books to immerse yourself into during winter break.

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Screens

“Farscape” is a Hallmark Classic That Should Not Be Forgotten

Back in 1999, Hallmark and Jim Henson took on sci-fi with the "Farscape" masterpiece.

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

For an article on Sammy Rae and The Friends, a collection of drawings of different people with various instruments.

Sounds

Say Hello To Sammy Rae and ‘The Friends’

Who are Sammy Rae and The Friends and Why Is There Music So Good?

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Against a dark blue sky background, an outline of a woman in blue and red colors sits with her knees to her chest as pills are see in her body.

Pages

Sleeping Through Days: Moshfegh’s Idea

A Book Review on “My Year Of Rest and Relaxation” and the Novel’s Lasting Effect.

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Screens·Thoughts

Which Came First, Content or Creator?—Cody Ko and The ‘Button’ Phenomenon

The success of Cody Ko’s ‘Button’ videos indicates commentary culture's huge draw on YouTube, igniting further conversation in the community.

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

For an article on the tourism problems in Riviera Maya, charcoal-like illustration of a white figure standing on a skull shaped platform stares up at a cenote with their hands up.

Criticism·Thoughts

The Negative Impact of Riviera Maya’s Tourism Boom

The beauty of Mexico and its Riviera Maya should not come at the expense of the people and ecosystems that make the country unique.

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

For an article about "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears and "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, three photos of blonde hair Britney with her left hand up are in the bottom row. three photos of blonde Taylor on the top (upper left corner with mascara running, middle in action smashing a car hood, on right yelling with a kitchen knife in hand). In the top right corner, text in bright yellow letters, "Pop Idols Off the Deep End!" On the bottom a pink better with yellow text, "Bank Space Breaks Records. Piece of Me Breaks Britney."

Sounds

How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’

Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

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