Study Breaks - Page 69 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about being a fangirl, a female fan and a male fan stand next to each other across a torn background.

Thoughts

What’s so Bad About Being a Fangirl?

From a young age, girls are made to feel much worse about their fandoms than boys are.

Olivia Madrid, Florida State University

In an article on Muhammad Ali and deadnaming is an illustration on Ali in boxing gloves and in a fighter pose.

Culture·Thoughts

How a Muhammad Ali Fight Shows the Malice Behind Deadnaming

The refusal by many to respect Ali’s name change parallels a dilemma facing the transgender community.

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

In an article about Chris Rock, a marquis advertising one of his stand up shows.

Thoughts

Chris Rock Bounces Back with “Selective Outrage”

Could the comedian possibly redeem himself after the infamous Academy Awards situation?

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

In an article about matcha, a green latte is sat next to three green macaroons.

Screens·Thoughts

The Matcha Wave Is Surprisingly Bitter

It's become increasingly popular for traditional Asian foods like matcha to be commercialized in the West.

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

In an article about the bimboification of knowledge, a young blonde woman stands in front of textbooks with lipstick marks all over them.

Screens·Thoughts

Be Hot, Be A Bimbo

Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

In an article about traditional Mexican music, a guitar player holds a classical guitar up close to strum it.

Sounds

The Revival of Traditional Mexican Music

The future of Mexican music is changing all the time.

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

In an article on the Instagram account recess therapy is an illustration that shows two kids talking on a bench with a banner behind them that says "Recess Therapy."

Screens·Thoughts

Recess Therapy: The Simple Wisdom of Youth

From this Instagram account, users learn astute lessons from kids with insight well beyond their years.

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

A still-image from the TV show "Person of Interest," just one of many series that deserve a reboot.

Screens·Thoughts

4 Underrated TV Shows That Deserve A Reboot

One of the most frustrating experiences a television viewer can have is a show cancelation right when it starts to get good.

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

In an article about the Nashville school shooting, a crowd of protesters holding up signs face a large, stately-looking tan building with many large columns and carved details.

Thoughts

Following Nashville Shooting, Anti-Trans Rhetoric Distracts From Reform

The issue is not transgender people, it’s firearm violence.

Alex Muniz, Pace University

Thoughts

The Benefits of Learning A Musical Instrument

So many instruments, so little time.

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

An illustration of John Carney with musical notes surrounding his face.

Screens·Thoughts

John Carney and the Healing Powers of Film

Movies don’t need to be complex in order to resonate with audiences; they just need just emotional gravitas. A killer soundtrack helps, too.

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

In an article about the origins of techno music, a Black person's hand spins a record.

Sounds·Thoughts

A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music

The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

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