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

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

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

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COVID-19 Has Made Its Way Onto Wedding Guest Lists

Brides and grooms nationwide are finding their big days seriously affected by the pandemic.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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5 Cute and Tasty Finger Foods To Bring to Any Summer Cookout

Even though they're small enough to hold right in the palm of your hand and can be passed around by toothpick, they still pack a lot of flavor.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

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Elizabeth Gilbert Has Great Advice for Finding Creativity During Quarantine

Sometimes, you're stuck in a rut, but the 'Eat, Pray, Love' author has great ideas on how to dig yourself out.

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

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The All-Star Cast of ‘Space Force’ Pokes Fun at the Newest Military Branch

Steve Carrell is working with 'The Office' producer Greg Daniels and a few other big names on this warm, satirical Netflix series.

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

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Why You Should Use Reusable Shopping Bags

It's convenient and good for Mother Earth — what other reasons do you need?

Daniel Reed

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Lana Del Rey Ignores That Whiteness Is Often a Precursor for Success

The white singer's racially coded complaints about the success of several black female artists perpetuate a harmful dichotomy between white femininity and black female aggression.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

An illustration (by Veronica Chen, Yale University) of a dragon hoarding toilet paper

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Hoarding and Shaming: The Unity in Our Pandemic Response

The stress of COVID-19 has put us in competition with our neighbors, but our actions in the supermarket might reveal more about how we relate to each other.

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

In an article about performative activism, an illustration of a man and a woman with masks and blacked-out speech bubbles

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Companies Are Being Called Out for Performative Activism

Many brands are posting in support of Black Lives Matter, while hiding their own racist practices.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

In an article about the app Ray, an illustration by Shelly Freund of two people on the phone

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Ray Is a Free Mental Wellness App Where You Talk With Real People

Need more than meditation, but can't make therapy? Two Stanford students designed something that would allow people to get the help they need, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University