Study Breaks - Page 425 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani ride the bus in crazy disguises in 'The Lovebirds'

‘The Lovebirds’ Brings Both Romance and Laughs to a Murder Mystery

Strong lead performances from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae make up for the weaknesses in this rom-com murder caper’s script.

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Characters from the show Community sitting at a table

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‘Community’ Finally Has the Netflix Spotlight It Deserves

Enduring trials and tribulations while on the air, creator Dan Harmon's show has finally garnered some long overdue popularity.

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

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J.K. Rowling Has a Complicated History With the LGBTQ+ Community

Once a cherished author, the 'Harry Potter' writer has fallen from grace due to her continued ignorance regarding trans and other members of the queer community.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Oat milk cartons can be found in most grocery stores.

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Oat Milk Isn’t a Fad, It’s the Ethical, Sustainable Alternative to Dairy Milk

It's good for the environment, and it doesn't taste bad either.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Pushing therapy on people who aren't ready for it can do more harm than good.

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Therapy Is Great, but Pushing It Onto Others Can Be Harmful

It used to be that treating mental health was stigmatized — now, however, some people are shaming those who don't go to someone for help.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

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Want More of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’? There’s More Where That Came From

For fans who just finished the series, leaving the world they've come to love just isn't an option. Fortunately, they don't have to.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

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Nico Walker’s ‘Cherry’ Tells a Devastating Story of Addiction and Crime

Written on a prison typewriter, the novel tells the story of a young man who falls in love, joins the war and robs banks to pay for heroin — a tale not unlike the author's

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Classes

Securing the Bag: A Student Guide on Applying for Outside Scholarships

Let's face it — college is expensive. While financial aid and student loans are often the only resources considered, there are other ways to ease the financial burden.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

In article about on-campus policing, an illustration by Baz Pugmire of different police hats and helmets

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On-Campus Policing Shares the Same Problems as Its City Counterparts

In recent weeks, students have protested against police presence in cities as well as on their own campuses. So what's next for campus police departments?

Emma T., UC Berkeley