Study Breaks - Page 53 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

Screens·Thoughts

The Rise of V-Tubers: The Impact of Virtual Influencers

It's both awe-inspiring and slightly unnerving to witness digital masterpieces come to life through lines of code.

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

In an article about autumn books, a girl sits with long dark hair sits in a dark room. She is on her bed with twinkly lights on the wall with books scattered on the bed. "The Penderwicks," "Judy Blume", "Little House on the Praires," "

Thoughts

Warm Books for a Reminiscent Autumn

Childhood books to curl up with when you’re feeling nostalgic.

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

In an article about Latino representation, the main character of the upcoming show 'Primos' cries "oye?" as the sun sets over the Hollywood sign and a neighborhood called "Terremoto Heights" in the background.

Screens·Thoughts

Disney’s ‘Primos’: Representation Only Matters When Done Right

The upcoming Disney Channel animated show has prompted many Latinos to question what it really means to be represented.

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Screens·Sounds·Thoughts

The Future of the Music Video

After over 100 years, the music video is devolving.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about controversy surrounding Colleen Hoover, Hoover stands in front of an abstract background, holding a book and gazing wistfully into the distance.

Screens

The Ironic Love-Hate Relationship With Colleen Hoover

What backlash will she face with the upcoming film adaptation of "It Ends With Us?"

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

An array of off-white elongated skull masks of varying opacity overlayed over the bolded white word 'Scream' and a black background.

Screens

‘Scream’: The Best Horror Franchise of All Time

'What's your favorite scary movie?'

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

In an article about Mexican American culture and identity, an outstretched hand of invitation covers the emblem of the Mexican flag.

Sounds·Thoughts

Yahritza y Su Esencia: Mexican American Identity Is Complex

Carrying two identities is a lovely, aching thing. Make sure to honor both.

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

In an article about being a creative writing major, a miniaturized writer stares up at colossal gavels, test tubes and stethoscopes that loom over her.

Classes·Thoughts

Being a Creative Writing Major in a Family of Non-Creatives

There is no shame in pursuing your own dreams.

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

In a story about student challenges a female student at her desk in front of a computer

Students

Challenges That Students Are Facing in 2023

The world is facing unprecedented challenges and nowhere are they being felt more keenly than in the student world.

Daniel Reed

An illustration of a bookshelves full of modern classics.

Pages·Thoughts

4 Modern Books That Should Be Considered Literary Classics

Contemporary books are more impactful than you might think.

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

A portrait of a blue-skinned Asari alien in an article about "Mass Effect."

Screens

The Massive Impact of the Asari in ‘Mass Effect’

The double-edged legacy of Bioware’s queer representation.

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

In an article about shoegaze music, three MP3 players send rows of hazy sound waves out over a soft pink background.

Sounds

Shoegaze Cultivates Solace Like No Other Genre

The aesthetic ambience of this psychedelic, intimate and innovative style takes listeners on a spiritual journey.

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

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