Study Breaks - Page 39 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Culture·Thoughts

The Value of Slow Living

In a fast-paced world of trends and deadlines, slow living allows people to experience life at their own pace.

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

In a review of "Black Friend: Essays" by Ziwe, a black woman with pink hair clips and lipstickn stands with a pink sweater. The background repeats "Ziwe" in pink letters.

Criticism·Pages

REVIEW: Ziwe Affirms Her Own Actions in ‘Black Friend: Essays’

The Showtime starlet’s astonishingly witty and comedic literary debut dissects the concept of being a “Black friend”.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

For an article about the Percy Jackson Disney Plus series, two young boys stare into the sky. A young girl with braids stares off in a suit of armor. A lightning storm goes on in the background and a beast carries a figure by its neck.

Screens

TV’s Future Golden Boy: Percy Jackson, The Hero You’ve Been Waiting For

After almost 20 years, Percy Jackson and the series' long history of neurodivergent representation is getting the adaptation it deserves.

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

For an article about Sophia Tolstoy, a red and white photo of Sophia Tolstoy in a bun and large dark gown. The words "Tolstoy. Sophia: Writer, Wife, Woman, Forgotten" on the right hand side.

Pages·Thoughts

Sophia Tolstoy: Woman Forgotten

A major actor in Leo's greatest successes, Sophia Tolstoy existed beyond the bounds of "wife." She was a writer, photographer, and romantic.

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

In an article about Emily Henry's success, a pink and red illustration of a book shelf and two girls reading a book. The words "Emily Henry" in the upper lefthand corner and "Literary Star" in the bottom right hand.

Pages

Decoding What Made Emily Henry a Literary Star

An exploration of what makes Emily Henry’s books appealing.

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Pages

Ten Fantasy Books That Are Absolute Page-Turners

From franchises to standalone hits, these 10 books will have you at the edge of your seat.

Kathleen Berger, North Central College

Screens·Thoughts

What’s the Obsession with ‘Bluey’?

The fun-loving blue heeler and her sister, Bingo, have taken the hearts of millions across the world.

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

For an article about writergram, a person writes on a notebook. A square reading "How to Write a Short Story" and another saying "Weird Writing-related things I did when I was younger" are shown.

Pages·Thoughts

The Write Side of Instagram

How Aspiring Authors Can Stand Out on Writergram

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

For an article about the Criterion Collection, several film stills are placed together. Two women with big hair, stare off to the left a couple embrace ferafully, and another couple stare into each other's eyes as they sit in theater chairs.

Screens

People Should Collect Criterions

As digital streaming services dominate over DVDs, this film distribution company attempts to keep the physical media market alive.

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

In an article about dating for women, a woman (Lori Harvey) is being kissed by a man. Across the bottom, a woman in a v-neck dress (Dorothy Dandridge), a woman with her hands on her head (fictionalized Cleopatra) and a woman with her arms open (Eartha Kitt) stand.

Criticism·Thoughts

Opinion: The “Lori Harvey Effect” on The Love Lives of Women

Who didn’t teach women how to date?

Paiton Young, University of Georgia

Sounds·Thoughts

Joe Satriani: An Innovative Legendary Guitarist

Follow Us Can you imagine someone using only an electric guitar to tell stories and convey complex emotions? Before listening to Joe Satriani’s music, I used to view the electric guitar merely as one element

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Classes

Keeping Your Backpack Light

You may not need that textbook forever, but you will need a healthy back.

Katie Koenig, George Fox University

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