Study Breaks - Page 442 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Ric Grayson is a tragic disappointment to the DC and batman storyline.

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Dick Grayson’s Tragic Fall to ‘Ric’ Grayson Is a Disappointment

The Batman universe courts controversy with its fandom by turning the original Robin/Nightwing into an edgy bad boy with amnesia.

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Illustration by Elizabeth Wong of Immanuel Kant in article about being a philosophy major

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4 Reasons You Should Major in Philosophy in College

It's not just sitting around and pontificating in togas all day.

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

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Why ‘Legend of Korra’ Deserves More Love

The iconic show 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' will be released on Netflix soon, so now it's time for the show's sequel to receive the attention it deserves.

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

For an article about universal basic income (UBI), a photo of Andrew Yang at a campaign rally

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In the Wake of COVID-19, Universal Basic Income Looks Appealing

This kind of public assistance program seemed impossible before the painful economic impacts of the coronavirus, but the far-fetched idea is now gaining mainstream attention.

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

"Feminist Antibodies" allows for Asian-American voices to be heard during a time of extreme exnophobia and discrimination.

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‘Feminist Antibodies’ Is a Stern Rebuke to Coronavirus-Related Racism

The zine released by the Asian American Feminist Collective offers a communal response to the emerging anti-Asian xenophobia in the wake of COVID-19.

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

In an article about mental clutter, an illustration by Sarah Yu of a woman with sunglasses that look like a mosaic

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Does Materialism Cause Mental Clutter and Can Minimalism Fix It?

Wanting too much has been linked to problems with depression, anxiety and relationships. Is going minimal the answer?

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

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Dating Shows Try New Ground With ‘Love Is Blind’ and ‘Too Hot to Handle’

Netflix is going beyond the typical reality TV program with its two latest hits.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

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The Garden Is the Creative Two-Piece That Mixes Punk and Electronic

These two California twins draw from a huge range of influences to make a sound that may not be commercial, but remains true to their artistic vision.

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