Study Breaks - Page 413 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Dolly Parton’s Message of Acceptance Unites Fans From All Walks of Life

The famous country singer, who has been called the Great Unifier, has a diverse group of fans because of her all-encompassing love for humanity.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

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Hunger Games TikTok Reveals Gen Z’s Outlook on the World

What seems to be a comical trend on the popular video-sharing platform actually hints at a larger discontent with the status quo.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

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Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ Takes an Unbiased Look Into Drug Use

The new Netflix documentary entertains and informs those wanting to learn more about psychedelics — from a distance.

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Dancers on Dance Moms wait for instruction during rehearsal

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Is ‘Dance Moms’ a Feminist Show?

The reality TV sensation features fierce rivalry, but it also offers a lens into female empowerment and dynamic female representation.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

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Making It From Suburbia to The City, Only to Quarantine at Home

What to do when you’ve spent your life trying to escape your hometown in suburban New Jersey for New York City, only to get whisked back because of the pandemic.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Illustration by Ash Ramirez, Humboldt State University of an air conditioning unit

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How We’ve Been Conditioned Into Air Conditioning

From saving money to saving the planet, there are lots of good reasons to get rid of air conditioners. Here’s why Americans never will.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

Classes

5 Perks of Virtual Learning, Even If You’re Not Looking Forward to It

Online classes aren't as bad as you might think.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Fiction Novels about racism can illustrate inequalities Black individuals face through systemic racism

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These Two Novels Show That Good Intentions Won’t Dismantle Racism

‘Such a Fun Age’ and ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ illustrate that just avoiding overt racism isn’t enough to combat white supremacy on a systemic level.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

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On ‘Punisher,’ Phoebe Bridgers Taps Into the Anxiety of a Generation

On her commanding second album, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter writes about the fears that come with depression and a life of touring.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

In an article about Written Connections, Man drops off letter in a mail box

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Written Connections Is the Pen Pal Project That’s Perfect for Quarantine

While many are still stuck indoors miles away from their closest friends, writing letters can keep communication genuine.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

in an article about travel, an airplane flying over a group of famous landmarks

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Will Travel Ever Be the Same After the Pandemic?

As restrictions across the U.S. and the world loosen, questions arise about the future of tourism. Governments must adapt to a new, disinfected norm.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Thoughts

Manny Heffley From ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Is the Start of ‘Meme Activism’

The character from author Jeff Kinney's work has attracted many eyes onto Black Lives Matter, but is it merely trivializing the movement?

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

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