Study Breaks - Page 426 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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

Thoughts

Why You Should Use Reusable Shopping Bags

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

Daniel Reed

Thoughts

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

Thoughts

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

Thoughts

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

Thoughts

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

Students discussing plans around a table

Classes

Student Government Isn’t Just About Padding Your Resume

You can actually make real change, and you don't necessarily need a ton of resources to get elected.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Different colored jewels representing the new album RTJ4

Sounds

On ‘RTJ4,’ Run the Jewels Reminds Us That Racism Isn’t Confined to the Past

Acting as an anthem for protests around the world, the rap duo's latest album is far from the first time the group has encouraged social change.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The cover of 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'

Pages

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Challenges Readerly Expectations

At first glance, 'The Hunger Games' prequel has flat characters and a dull Hunger Games. However, is Suzanne Collins just challenging readers to reflect on how they view violence in entertainment?

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

In an article about Pride Month, someone in front of the computer in a room with a rainbow flag

Thoughts

Queering the Quarantine, or How To Celebrate Pride Month 2020 at Home

In the wake of the pandemic, hundreds of Pride events have been cancelled. Here's how you can still take part even if you can't do it in-person.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

In an article about Netflix's Black Spot, a dark wooded area

Screens

‘Black Spot’ Adds Supernatural Elements to a Gripping Crime Show

This French detective series, which has evoked comparisons to 'Twin Peaks,' will have viewers obsessed with a small town in France where nothing is at it seems.

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill