Study Breaks - Page 446 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Screenshot of Joe Exotic from Netflix's Tiger King

While We’re All Self-Quarantined, ‘Tiger King’ Offers a Shared Experience

In a time when most of us are separated because of social distancing, the viral Netflix hit is a communal cultural event that we can all talk about.

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

An interview with Dr. Camille Locht in which he suggested using Africans as lab rats to test for COVID-19 vaccines.

Thoughts

‘Africans Are Not Lab Rats,’ Nor Are They Immune to Coronavirus

Two doctors came under intense criticism after suggesting using African nations as testing grounds for a COVID-19 vaccine, prompting the hashtag #AfricansAreNotLabRats

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Pages

Now’s the Perfect Time To Start Your Own Isolation Journal

When there's nothing better to do, journaling could be the perfect way to pass time and release your inner anxieties.

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a the Mima from Perfect Blue

Screens

‘Perfect Blue’ Perfectly Captures the Loss of Identity in the Internet Age

Originally released over 23 years ago, the anime horror film feels remarkably prescient in the era of social media.

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

The author of this article gives an inside look at his expereinces back home in Mexcio during the Pandemic.

Thoughts

What COVID-19 Is Like in the Southeast Coast of Mexico

A naked glimpse of Veracruz during the pandemic.

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

Classes

How To Get the Job Experience You Need To Succeed After Graduation

Finding a career after college can be daunting when entry-level jobs require years of experience, but it's possible to prepare yourself before graduating.

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo