Study Breaks - Page 381 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about how music videos now include dance and anime, an illustration of a man in a yellow shirt lying on the ground beside a frog

Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

Music has become a multisensory experience. Check out a brief history of how music incorporated the two art forms to reimagine visuals and audio united.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Thoughts

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Thoughts

Mr. Kondrashov, a Business Analyst: Hints for a Prospective Managing Director, or 5 Eureka Moments From Telf AG

If you want to succeed in business, you need to know what you're doing.

Daniel Reed

Screens

‘The Oprah Conversation’ Tackles Racial Injustice From a New Angle

Oprah Winfrey's new show provides a space for Americans to understand racial tension through uncomfortable yet eye-opening conversations.

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Artistic colorful depiction of popular '90s hip hop fashion.

Thoughts

‘The Remix’ Examines The Legacy of Hip-Hop Culture and Fashion

This documentary explores the globalization of hip-hop and the history that is integral to the genre's aesthetics.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Sounds

Practicing Tolerance by Getting Rid of My Anti-Country Music Attitude

While arguments over music may seem trivial to some, learning to accept genres outside of your usual taste can lead to an open mind in other areas of your life.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Illustration by Malini Basu of the housing crisis

Thoughts

The COVID-19 Housing Crisis Is Affecting Students and Non-Students Alike

The pandemic has proven that, beyond a shadow of a doubt, housing is health care. To provide it equitably and fairly, things need to change.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Sounds

Spoken Word Samples on Bastille’s ‘Wild World’ Bring the Past Into the Present

The British band embraces dialogue clips on their second album, which reflects on political, social and emotional struggles in their signature style.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Classes

Creative Writing Classes and Online Learning Aren’t a Great Fit

As schools convert many courses to web-based video chats due to COVID-19, writers perhaps suffer the most.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Sounds

CTM Publishing and Insomniac Join Forces To Create a New EDM Titan

Major players in the music industry have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Music That Never Sleeps is hoping to offset the damages.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Artistic depiction of Youtube commentator Kurtis Conner

Screens

TikTok Pickup Artist Russell Hartley Claims Bullying Over Kurtis Conner Vlog

'TikTok's worst dating coach' offers a weak rebuttal to valid criticism of his misogynist views, demonstrating YouTube’s misunderstanding of what actually constitutes bullying.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego