Study Breaks - Page 365 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Illustration of That Kid by Daisy Daniel's

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That Kid Exemplifies the Queer Aesthetics of Hyperpop

While the lyrics and sonic presence of his latest remix album, 'Crush: The Remixes,' speak to the LGBT+ experience, you don’t have to be queer to enjoy the music.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

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Baker Bryan Ford Encourages You To Pursue Your Passion

Not only will the food blogger help you make a mouthwatering loaf of sourdough bread, but he’ll also inspire you to chase your dreams while you’re at it.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Florence Simpson in an article about body positive TikTokers

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5 Body Positive TikTokers That You Need To Follow

These influencers create content that can boost your self-esteem — a breath of fresh air in a frequently toxic online culture.

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

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Nina Nesbitt’s Quarantine Creations Are Putting Her Ahead of Other Artists

The Scottish pop singer is using her extra time during the pandemic to create new versions of her old music, as well as compose entirely new pieces — with a twist.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

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Words We’ve Added to Our Vocab in 2020

The year 2020 has introduced countless new terms and phrases into our jargon.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

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Mac Miller Grew Along With His Audience

As the late rapper moved forward in his career, he evolved musically as well as emotionally, becoming more introspective as he battled with his inner demons.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona