Study Breaks - Page 51 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about screen time and cell phone addiction, a person stands and stares blankly at a giant cellphone as notifications appear on screen.

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Reduce Screen Time and Regain Appreciation for Reality

An exploration of why so many struggle to break free from cell-phone addiction

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about poet Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrations of a baby cradle, flowers, greenery and kites surround the text "A Child's Garden of Verses."

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Robert Louis Stevenson’s Poetry Transcends Age

Exploring the universal wisdom of "A Child’s Garden of Verses."

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

The image, which is split into two sides, displays the characters of 'South Park' on the left and the characters of 'Family Guy' on the right.

Screens

Family Guy vs. South Park: Which One Is Better?

These award-winning TV shows have attracted devout fanbases thanks to their humor, celebrity cameos, and social critiques.

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

In an article about Pixar movies, the main character from the upcoming movie "Elio" glows as he floats through a sea of darkness.

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‘Elemental’: Is Pixar’s Original Storytelling Slowly Killing Its Brand?

Pixar's latest film is a great example of how franchises are killing original movies in cinema. What can we do to fight back?

Ava Coates, Emory University

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Chloe Ting: Abs in Two Weeks?

Follow Us Who is Chloe Ting? In the fitness community, tensions have been on the rise, particularly in the aftermath of the emergence of Chloe Ting, a creator of at-home workout content. With the pandemic

Mark Stenberg

In an article about mullets, a person with an auburn mullet is set against a red background and the words "Back in Style."

Culture

The History of Mullets

Mullets were a staple of the 1980s, but they were much more than a legendary fad.

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

In an article about Pokémon Sleep, Snorlax naps in a luscious clearing while Pikachu and more friends gather in camaraderie.

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Pokémon Sleep Attempts to Puts Poor Habits to Rest

Nintendo’s continued efforts to “gamify” healthy living choices.

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

In an article about wealth disparity, a split-screen image contrasts a rich person entering a mansion and a working class person entering their apartment.

Thoughts

Sharing Wealth Online has Stirred Controversy

The behavior online has raised issues for people on the receiving end.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Culture·Thoughts

Declassified Menstruation Survival Guide

Some of these old wives tales can make that time of the month even worse.

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

In an article about Angus Cloud's fans' reaction to his death, Instagram squares are stacked across a dark background containing the silhouette of the deceased.

Screens·Thoughts

Clouded Vision: The Troubling Response to Angus Cloud’s Death

Is there any empathy behind the harassing Instagram comments, or has the line between fiction and reality become too blurry?

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

In an article about "Wheel of Time," a girl magically transports paper planes out of her window and into her neighbor's.

Pages·Screens

The Wheel Weaves as the Wheel Wills

The Amazon Prime adaptation improves upon the Robert Jordan classic.

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

In an article about short novels, an open leather-bound book flanked by a pen and inkwell falls open to reveal a blank numbered list entitled "5 Short Novels You Should Read."

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5 Great Short Novels

These must-read novellas are perfect for busy bibliophiles.

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

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