Study Breaks - Page 435 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

A copy of the YA novel The Weight of Our Sky

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Set against the backdrop of Malaysia's infamous 1969 race riots, this young adult novel and webtoon deals with the horrors of prejudice and trauma.

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

In an article about YouTube series like Millennial Money and My Sweet Digs, person peering into window

Screens

YouTube Shows Like ‘Millennial Money’ Let You Peek Into Other Lives

In a world where entertainment used to be about fantasy, these web series simply present the everyday existence of regular people.

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Screenshot from Listen to Your Heart, where a person plays the acoustic guitar for someone else on a couch

Screens·Sounds

‘Listen to Your Heart’ Provides a Musical Update to the ‘Bachelor’ Series

The latest iteration of the long-running reality show franchise mixes song and romance.

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

In an article about writing a novel, and illustration of a quill and inkwell on a desk with an open, blank book

Pages

How To Start Writing a Novel When You Don’t Know Where To Begin

There's so many approaches that you can take; the important thing is to do what feels right to you.

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Sounds

Jack White Might Change Genres, but He Keeps His Rock ‘N’ Roll Spirit

Whether he's playing drums in Dead Weather or fronting his own White Stripes, the storied musician retains his own undeniable sound.

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

Pages

Kurt Vonnegut Is the Perfect Author To Read in Quarantine

The legendary author identified the pain all around us, but still found reasons to be optimistic about the human spirit.

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Illustration by Yao Jian of Ellie Chu from the Half of It

Screens

‘The Half of It’ Is a Perfect Example of Queer Asian American Representation

You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Thoughts

In Defense of Rom-Coms, Pop Music and Other ‘Low Art’

The constant need to compare art isn’t helpful when we should be focusing on human connection.

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Dave Burd, better known as rapper Lil Dicky, against a sunset behind some palm trees

Screens·Sounds

Lil Dicky Wants His Comedy Series, ‘Dave,’ To Show the Real Him

The rapper and comedian, real name Dave Burd, opens up on his autobiographical FXX television show.

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Classes

How Do College Students Make Money? 10 Most Effective Methods

It's not easy to squeeze making money into a busy college schedule. Here are some jobs and other things that you can do to make your pocketbook a little fuller.

Daniel Reed

In an article about mental health under quarantine, a person with a cup of coffee on a couch

Thoughts

The Quarantine Gives Us Time To Work on Our Mental Health

During this time of uncertainty and hardship, becoming more aware of ourselves and the world around us is a helpful way to take care of our emotional state.

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College