Study Breaks - Page 417 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

No Man’s Sky Is Now Living Up to Expectations — and Then Some

After several changes and updates, the sci-fi game about exploring alien worlds is finally delivering on what it originally promised, and more.

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Characters from Love, Victor standing in a crowd

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‘Love, Victor’ Is a Triumph of Queer Representation

Hulu's 'Love, Simon' spin-off, with its complex story about sexuality and understanding oneself, is just what the teenage high school television canon needs.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

In an article about YouTube house tours, Jeffree Star's home

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Do YouTube House Tours Show Off an Outdated American Dream?

Social media stars exhibit grand houses representing an ideal, home ownership, that is increasingly hard to come by for the average millennial. Millennials might not want it anyway.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

In an article about WWOOF, an illustration of two people tending to a field of crops with chickens

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WWOOF Is an Educational Adventure That Is Anything but Pre-Packaged

The international database of organic farms paves the way for a hands-in-the ground learning opportunity amidst the global pandemic.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Illustration by Veronica Chen of a person on a hill during a walk

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Now’s the Time To Take Some Mindful Steps To Upgrade Your Next Walk

It's not just a way to get from one point to another. Get the most out of your walking experience.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

Illustration of the common things students are taught in history class.

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4 History Lessons That We Didn’t Learn in the Classroom

School often clouds the truth or conveniently excludes details, narrating a white-washed, cis-centric, heteronormative and incomplete past.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Taking photos of your used clothes to upload online on Depop is an easy way to make money and save the planet.

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Depop Provides a Creative Way To Crush Fast Fashion

The app allows users to embrace their artistic side and reimagine what we wear, all while making it easy to shop sustainably.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

A cat entering a magic portal to another world

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The Fantasy Trope of the ‘Magic Portal’ Feels Incredibly Appropriate Right Now

So-called ‘portal fantasy’ reveals the awe, fear and transformative power of traveling to another world — one that might be appealing in our present dystopia.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University