Study Breaks - Page 398 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

A screen capture of Indian Matchmaking, depicting two individuals on a date

‘Indian Matchmaking’ Gives a Rare Contemporary Portrait of Arranged Marriage

The Netflix original series illuminates the nuances of arranged marriage in the modern era, as well as the persistent shortcomings of Indian society.

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

Illustration by Sezi Kaya in article about Tiny Desk Concerts

Screens·Sounds

6 Tiny Desk Concerts That You Need To Check Out

All of the concerts in the NPR Music series are great, but these six are guaranteed to get you moving and grooving.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about the OwnVoices Movement, a man outside reading a book

Pages·Thoughts

OwnVoices Reviewers on Goodreads Call For Authenticity in Minority Representation

People who share protagonists' identities shouldn't only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

A letter to the past, and a letter to the future, both addressed to "you"

Thoughts

Two Letters You Need To Write Before the Summer Ends

These days we need to remind ourselves that there will be a future. Get to it. Once you start writing, the words will simply come to you.

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Illustration by Ellen Budell of Raven, the star of That's So Raven

Screens

‘That’s So Raven’ Models How Children’s Shows Should Discuss Race

The Disney Channel sitcom may have been made in the early 2000s, but their representation of racism feels like a gaze into the future.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

Screen Capture of an episode of Close Enough

Screens

J.G. Quintel’s New Show ‘Close Enough’ Lives Up to Its Name

The new show by the 'Regular Show' creator provides fans growing out of their 20s an assurance that even 30-somethings have trouble being adults.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Thoughts

Simone Biles’ Photo Shoot Sparks Criticism Over Vogue’s Lack of Diversity

The Olympic gymnast’s recent controversial Vogue cover story has revealed that the magazine has a long way to go to empower Black voices and creators.

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Screens

‘The Old Guard’ Mixes Diversity and Immortality To Elevate the Superhero Film

Impressive action sequences, a well-executed concept and massive strides in representation make the action comic book film worth watching.

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

An illustration of Jose Andrés holding a cooking instrument

Thoughts

Chef José Andrés Is Using His Success To Make the World a Better Place

His contributions to the restaurant industry, as well as his philanthropy and activism, make him much more than the usual food celebrity.

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

Cold brew coffee is becoming increasingly popular across the nation

Thoughts

Cold Brew Coffee Is a Delicious Way To Fulfill Your Caffeine Addiction

As school nears and students prepare to move into their dorms and apartments, this beverage is replacing the shelves that once contained Keurig pods and paper filters.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa