Study Breaks - Page 420 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

YouTubers Damon and Jo Make Travel Feel Accessible

Traveling often feels expensive and out of reach. However, these two show viewers that seeing the world doesn't have to be difficult.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

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‘The Bachelor’ and Its First Black Lead Spark Dialogue on Interracial Dating

Incorporating a more racially diverse cast on the reality show is long overdue, and necessary to combat the program's racial exclusivity.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

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CHOP, Seattle’s Newest Community for Protestors, Elicits Mixed Reactions

The Capitol Hill Occupied Protest came about after demonstrators successfully evicted the police from the neighborhood. Now, the city is pushing to dismantle it.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

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‘The Flatshare’ Proves Romance Can Have Emotions Beyond Falling in Love

Beth O'Leary's debut novel, which features a very unusual living arrangement, makes the case for the genre as possessing real emotional depth.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about the four horsemen that spell doom for relationships, a couple that may be fighting

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John Gottman Breaks Down the ‘Four Horsemen’ That Ruin Relationships

The psychologist identifies four different behaviors that can spell doom for any couple.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Illustration by Shelly Freund of an individual in the culinary community photographing their meal

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Since Lockdown, the Culinary Community Has Become Much More Accessible

Previously focused on top-of-the-line ingredients and complex recipes, chefs and magazine editors have switched to pantry staples and cooking with just a few people.

Emma T., UC Berkeley