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

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

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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Following Nashville Shooting, Anti-Trans Rhetoric Distracts From Reform

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

Alex Muniz, Pace University

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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