Study Breaks - Page 419 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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4 Chill Beats To Uplift and Empower You When You’re Feeling Down

Whether it's with their happy music or their inspiring lyrics, these songs will help keep you afloat through all of life's stresses.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

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How and Why You Should Support Black-Owned Bookstores

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

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‘Richard Jewell’ Fosters Discourse on Newsroom Ethics

Journalists must confront the controversies and mistakes of past reporters in order to do right by their subjects and their organizations.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Apple TV+'s 'Dear ...' illustrated with written letters to inspiring celebrities

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‘Dear…’ Shows How Much of an Impact Your Legacy Can Have on Others

Apple TV+’s latest series uses letters from people all over the world to demonstrate the impact one person can have.

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

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The New Voter’s No-Sweat Guide to Voting

Election season is upon us, and learning how to vote is the first step to exercising your rights. Here are the basics of the process for all you new voters out there.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Black Lives Matter protesters in front of a government building.

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There Are New Laws Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

The number of petitions that have been circulating among millions of Americans over the past few weeks has made a significant impact on the passage of new legislation.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

In article about book West Wingers, a photo of the White House

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Obama Staffers Will Renew Your Political Optimism in ‘West Wingers’

In light of the chaos coming out of Washington D.C. today, this book is the perfect read to cure your woes.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

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Solo Travel Looks Great, But It’s Not For Everyone

Famous vloggers romanticize traveling alone, but it's not everything it's made out to be.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about LGBTQ+ owned brands, a woman in a white shirt with rainbow stripes

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LGBTQ+ Owned Brands To Support During Pride Month and All Year Long

From underwear to makeup to clothing to candles, these five companies offer year-round shopping opportunities that support the queer community.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Illustration by Ellen Budell of two individuals participating in a Trust Exercise

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‘Trust Exercise’ Takes a Worthwhile Risk With Unlikable Characters

Susan Choi's novel defies conventional wisdom about fiction and intentionally creates characters that are hard to relate to — making a unique, compelling read in the process.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

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The Return of 2000s Aesthetics Is Unsurprising in an Age of Uncertainty

The era of Britney Spears and Juicy Couture is back, and it's a perfect complement to the social turmoil being experienced by Generation Z.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

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Ali Wong Breaks Down Stereotypes One Joke at a Time

By focusing on inequities and double standards in gender, race, relationships and family, this standup is proving herself to be one of the most timely comedic voices today.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

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