Study Breaks - Page 373 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Hattie McDaniel and Her Bittersweet 1940 Oscar Win

The iconic actress was the first Black person to win an Academy Award, but in a cruel irony, it was for playing a caricatured role in a deeply racist Hollywood.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Image of a ballot being cast in an election

Classes·Thoughts

A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it's important to know what's going on. Here's a quick guide.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of Little Weirds

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Jenny Slate Encourages Readers to Appreciate the Mundane in ‘Little Weirds’

In her 2019 book, the comedian beautifully articulates a fascination with the ordinary, which just might be the key to true happiness, especially during the pandemic.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

A coach stands on the football field observing her team.

Thoughts

School Sports’ Coaches Need To Acknowledge Eating Disorders

Some aspects of school sports lend themselves to disordered eating. It's time for these programs to reexamine how they care for the mental and physical health of their athletes.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

illustration by Daisy Daniels of a water slide in Class Action Park

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‘Class Action Park’ Highlights the Human Cost of Unbridled Fun

Ever wondered what would happen if a theme park had no rules? This documentary is your chance to find out — from a safe distance.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

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The Docudrama ‘Bad Education’ Tells a Story of School and Scandal

The film finds its school administrator protagonists making small moral compromises until it explodes in a big way.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Illustration by Veronica Chen of individuals of different heights

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For Some Workers, Office Chairs Pit Pain Against Productivity

Standard office furniture creates painful problems for many office workers outside of the average height range. Who is responsible for solving them?

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

Thoughts

The Benefits of Social Interventions to Mental Health

It's a serious topic that warrants attention, and oftentimes other people are the key to getting better.

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

Faithfully Sustainable Is Changing How We Think About the Environment

By creating an inclusive community with justice at the forefront of their mission, the organization is changing the face of environmentalism.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

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The Cancellation of ‘Patriot Act’ Eliminates a Crucial South Asian Voice on TV

Despite speaking truth to power and providing a much needed Muslim desi presence on television, Hasan Minhaj and his show will not see another season on Netflix.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College