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

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Thinking About Life After College Shouldn’t Be a Source of Stress

Searching for a career and a way to be financially stable after you graduate can be hard. But there are ways to de-stress that daunting task.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

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‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ Shows What It Would Be Like To Live Forever

More well-known for her young adult work, V.E. Schwab has penned a novel about a protagonist who has acquired immortality — but at an incredible cost.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

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Classes

Canadian Schoolboys Are Wearing Skirts To Protest School Dress Codes

Male High school students from Québec made big waves as they challenged the sexism and oversexualization of female bodies built into school clothing regulations.

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

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Sounds

On His Debut Album, ‘Apolonio,’ Omar Apollo Explores Love and Belonging

Starting off as a SoundCloud artist, the musician blends languages and genres to create a unique sound that's also deeply personal.

Annika Salmi, Yale University

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Thoughts

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

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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

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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

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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