Study Breaks - Page 371 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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3 Times on TV the Will-They-Won’t-They Cliché Worked

And no, Ross and Rachel from 'Friends' are not a good example of this television trope. Their relationship is awful.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

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4 Awesome DIY Ideas That Will Make Your College Dorm Room a Home

Make your home away from home feel more like ... well, home.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of Lin-Manuel Miranda by Daisy Daniel's

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Starting To Provoke Some Polarized Opinions

The previously unassailable creator of 'Hamilton' is starting to receive some backlash, both political and personal.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The music produced by a record of new album by The Caretaker ascending into the sky

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The Caretaker Is Ambient Music Turned Existential

The 20-year-long music project, which tackles heavy topics like memory loss, has attracted a unique and melancholic following online.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

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The ‘Mulan’ Remake Fails at Nuanced Asian Representation

While ambitious, Disney's live-action version of the beloved tale falls short of portraying three-dimensional characters, instead relying on broad generalities about Chinese culture.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

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How To Write Reviews on Gambling

You're going to need to know what goes into quality written composition, of course, but there's a few other quirks you should know about.

Daniel Reed

Illustration by June Le for an article on Chadwick Boseman, featuring drawings on Black Panther, Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall

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The 5 Best Chadwick Boseman Movie Roles

The late actor was not only an inspiration, but an incredibly skilled actor as well. Here are the top performances from his iconic career.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

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Telfar Bags Ask If Luxury Can Be for Everyone

Luxury bags have been the go-to status symbol for a while, but the top name brands are extremely inaccessible. Telfar changes the game.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Feels Even More Relevant in 2020

The 2015 hip-hop concept album has a renewed importance because of its social and political commentary on racial inequality, institutional discrimination and African American culture.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Illustration by Diana Egan for the podcast Nice White Parents

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‘Nice White Parents’ Podcast Looks at School Segregation

Chana Joffe-Walt uses a compelling narrative style to examine racial and class tension in schools — with students facing the consequences for racial and economic inequalities.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University