Study Breaks - Page 70 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

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

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

A hand holds a megaphone, from which a large speech bubble filled with images representing positive news emerges. These images include flowers, rainbows, a smiling Earth, bees, stars, and a hand holding a phone, sending texts with a heart and smiley face emoji. Everything is in hues of pink.

Thoughts

Positive Global News To Brighten Your Feed

Take a break from the media's relentless negativity by learning about some of the beneficial changes going on worldwide.

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

In an article about tiny desk concerts, two singers perform in a youtube video.

Screens·Sounds·Thoughts

Tiny Desk Preserves the Purity of Music

With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.

Katherine Hollis, New York University

In an article about anti-semitism in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter, a drawing of a Harry Potter book ripped in two.

Pages·Screens

The Built-In Discrimination in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World

The beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series has some unfortunate connections to bigotry and antisemitism.

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

In an article about the singer-songwriter Ethel Cain, a frame from her music video "American Teenager" featuring the singer in a cheerleading outfit.

Sounds

Ethel Cain Is the Gen-Z Voice of Southern Gothic

The singer-songwriter expresses today's youthful frustrations through her literary musical style.

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Thoughts

The History of the Crazy Cat Lady

With cats gaining more of a positive reputation lately, it’s time to uncover the fraught history that women share with their feline companions.

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

In an article about math rock, the image shows math equations.

Sounds·Thoughts

Miscellaneous Measures: Math Rock

This genre utilizes mathematical concepts to craft a free-flowing blend of rock and jazz.

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

In an article on the "Atomic Heart" controversy are two characters against the backdrop of the Soviet Union flag.

Screens·Thoughts

Is Atomic Heart Actually Pro-Russian Propaganda?

Does this long-awaited video game share problematic ties with Russia?

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

In an article about minors in K-Pop groups, a Korean woman wears a shirt bearing the words 'too young'.

Sounds·Thoughts

K-Pop Has a Minor Dilemma

The K-Pop industry is debuting increasingly younger idols, and the raging success of rookie group NewJeans is only proof of the growing problem.

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

In an article about award shows snubbing black women, a picture of Beyonce receiving an award at the 2023 Grammys.

Screens·Sounds

Black Women Were Overlooked This Awards Season

Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Two bearded men wearing pale shirts, brown pants and suspenders strike energetic dance poses before the large letters "RRR."

Screens·Sounds·Uncategorized

‘RRR’ Unites People From Different Cultures

This film recaptures blockbuster excellence with its action, musical numbers, comedy and fictional bromance between two Indian revolutionaries.

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

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