Study Breaks - Page 436 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

After Leaving Smosh, Anthony Padilla Continues To Put Out Great Content

Three years after leaving his original comedy channel, the YouTuber is branching out while still staying true to his hilarious roots.

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

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Why Students Need To Get a Design Degree in College

Discover why it is important to take a design course at an institution, the perks, challenges and what the overall experience looks like.

Daniel Reed

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What’s With the Media Vendetta Against PewDiePie?

The famous YouTuber has stirred up his fair share of controversy, but how much of the ire directed his way is really because of corporate resentment for independent creators?

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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‘Trial by Media’ Looks at the Relationship Between News and the Courtroom

When does the need for entertainment turn justice into just more pop culture fodder?

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

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Neftlix’s ‘Outer Banks’ Explores Class Division and Redemption

The hit series provides a fascinating look into a group of teenagers navigating their own adventures off the North Carolina coast.

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Harry Styles on the beach for his video Watermelon Sugar

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‘Watermelon Sugar’ Has Harry Styles Fans Deciphering Clues Once Again

The British singer remained mysterious and kept his fans engaged while he hinted at his music video drop.

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

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Netflix’s ‘The Half of It’ Tells a Story About All Kinds of Love

The new coming-of-age drama explores what it means to love one another — and yourself

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

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Bret Easton Ellis Remains a Strong Example of a Brave Writer

Twenty years after the film adaptation of his novel 'American Psycho,' the author maintains his status as someone with an honest artistic vision.

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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’90 Day Fiancé’ Is Bringing More Attention to Age Gap Relationships

With their 31 year age difference, Big Ed and Rose are provoking an age-old discussion about love.

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

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Urban Beekeeping Is the Hobby You Didn’t Know You Needed

Forget your knitting needles and your camera. This is a more rewarding hobby, both emotionally and financially, and especially for the environment.

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Mugs: How These Cups Took Over Everyone’s Shelves

Whether you've received them as gifts or picked them up as souvenirs, you have probably created a large collection of these household items without even realizing it.

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University