Study Breaks - Page 355 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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The Ramifications of Body Checking on Your Mental Health

Compulsively scrutinizing your size and shape is part of the toxic body culture that is rarely addressed, and it's more pervasive than many think.

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

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The Disturbing Obsession With Billie Eilish’s Body Needs To End

The singer and her fashion choices have always faced criticism, but now the internet is objectifying her body.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

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Five Years Later, ‘King of the Nerds’ Deserves a Second Chance

The TBS reality show united geeks of all kinds. Unfortunately, it was canceled after only three seasons.

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Image of characters from Schitt’s Creek. (Image via Google Images)

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Is a Glimpse Into the Inclusive World We Should Strive For

The award-winning show has many compelling qualities, including its nuanced look at the LGBTQ+ community.

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

An illustration of someone playing modded Minecraft for an article about mods.

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Mods Can Enhance Your Gaming Experience, but Are They Legal?

While some alterations simply change your character's skin, others can alter the layout of the game — and developers are taking notice.

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Bee Movie. (Illustration by Marcus Escobar, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

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How ‘Bee Movie’ Became an Iconic Part of Pop Culture

It's been over a decade since the film's initial release, but the movie is still an internet meme legend.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Thoughts

How Women Are Fighting for Justice During COVID-19

From marches to social media posts, feminists aren't letting the pandemic stop them from bringing awareness to issues like abortion rights, gender-neutrality and voting.

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

For Epic Rap Battles of History, Biden and Trump Debating

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Epic Rap Battles of History Take on Trump and Biden

The comedic musical YouTube channel is taking on their biggest battle yet.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Thoughts

Why Are Minimum Deposit Casinos Gaining Popularity in 2020?

For as little as $5, you can have access to all sorts of fun — and it's a lot cheaper than playing in a brick-and-mortar place.

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

Are Ethnic Names Too Hard to Pronounce, or Are You Just Ignorant?

Those with nonwhite or non-Western names shouldn't be reduced to an 'Other.'

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

David Attenborough in A Life on Our Photo

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‘A Life on Our Planet’ Illuminates the Dire Conditions of the Environment

Legendary natural historian David Attenborough captures humanity’s devastating impact on the Earth in this pressing new nature documentary.

Emily Davies, Solent University

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

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What Is ‘Selling Sunset’ Really Selling?

This Netflix reality TV show focuses on the lives of West Coast real estate agents, but the social issues buried within it are anything but glamorous.

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

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