Study Breaks - Page 423 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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B. Simone, Lea Michele and Starbucks Make the Canceled List

Is cancel culture going too far, or are the stakes too high to just let things go?

How ‘The Batman’ Will Be Introduced to the DC Extended Universe (Again)

Robert Pattinson (Battinson?) takes over for Batfleck, leading a new trilogy of movies about everyone's favorite Caped Crusader.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Thoughts

Black Lives Matter Is Showing That Pro Sports Needs Structural Change

The BLM movement is confronting racism in American athletic leagues, but little is being done to change the roots of these organizations.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

A scene from 'Stargirl' where Stargirl sings to Leo in the school cafeteria

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Disney+ Film ‘Stargirl’ Resurrects the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Trope

Although the movie wants to inspire teens to 'find themselves,' the shallow plot instead leaves viewers looking for someone else to change their lives.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

'Visible: Out on Television' illustrated by the evolution of humans from apes to a member of the LGBTQ community

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‘Visible: Out on Television’ Portrays the Evolution of Queer Representation

The new docuseries for Apple TV+ emphasizes the importance of the LGBTQ community and its appearance on television.

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Mae and George dance together in a scene from Feel Good

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‘Feel Good’ Explores the Challenges of a New Relationship

Protagonists Mae and George must learn to navigate their evolving romance while dealing with insecurities about sexuality and addiction.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

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Some Movie Roles That Would Be Perfect for John Boyega After His Support of BLM

The 'Star Wars' actor expected backlash for his support of Black Lives Matter, but what he found was just the opposite. Here are some parts that would suit him in the future.

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Illustration of someone in their art studio.

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Why It’s Important To Make Art Just for the Sake of Making Art

While modern capitalism and the looming recession pressure hobbyists to monetize their creative work, it's important to remember why we do it in the first place.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Classes

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Schools were thrown headfirst into digital classrooms and the outcomes have been deemed less than successful. Now we are left to fill in the educational gaps.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Playlists stream off of your home computer and smart phone.

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Digital Playlists Mark the Sounds of a Social Revolution

Whether overtly political like Rachel Cargle's 'Revolution Playlist,' or just something you made for a friend, playlists can function as spaces to heal, resist and connect.

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

RuPaul in an article Drag Race All Stars 5

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Who Are the Top Queens in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’?

The competition is fierce. Who's going to take home the crown?

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In an article about COVID-19 mourning, two people in face masks

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How To Mourn the Lives Lost to COVID-19 in the United States

In spite of pandemic deaths surpassing the 100,000 mark, there has not been significant public mourning. Still, there are ways we can mourn individually.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

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