Study Breaks - Page 402 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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Just Like Toxic Masculinity, Toxic Femininity Is a Threat to Gender Equality

Everyone has heard of toxic masculinity's pressure on men to conform. But this trend can be just as damaging to women.

Sounds

‘Crime Junkie’ Podcast Doubles as Safety 101 for True Crime Fans

Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat not only recount compelling tales of heinous crimes, but offer important advice for staying alive.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Artist Tobi Lou makes the artistic choice to use a cartoon to represent himself.

Sounds

Tobi Lou Shows Off His Poignant Imagination in New EP ‘LINGO STARR’

The musician pairs the melancholy with the joyful aspects of life, creating a balance of carefree nostalgia.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Classes

The 9 Key Steps To Make Studying at Home Effective

There's plenty of distractions, but if you focus, you should be able to get the most out of your study sessions.

Daniel Reed

Screens

The Legacy of ‘Naruto’ Lives On in the ‘Boruto’ Manga

Fans hoped they could continue the story of the legendary ninja in the anime that follows his son. But only the manga can do this ninja family justice.

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

Sounds

Lady A and Lady A Battle for the Same Name

Will the real Lady A please stand up? Lady Antebellum renamed themselves to shed racist connotations, but didn’t realize their chosen moniker was taken.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Thoughts

‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections’ Communicates a Dire Warning for November

This new HBO documentary exposes the terrifying vulnerabilities in the American voting system that cannot be ignored in 2020.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Sounds

The Podcasts Produced by the McElroy Family Are Worth Checking Out

Whether they're playing D&D or giving terrible (but funny!) advice, these five on-going series remind us how important sharing a laugh with our family members can be.

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas