Study Breaks - Page 74 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

On the left of the image is Brendan Fraser wearing a white shirt with suspenders and a dark scarf - his costume from the movie 'The Mummy.' To the right is Brendan Fraser wearing a black tuxedo with a bowtie and glasses. In between the two figures is a golden Oscars statue.

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Brendan Fraser’s Oscar Win Means More Than You Think

A look back on Hollywood’s most wholesome guy.

Alex Muniz, Pace University

In an article about the XFL, a football player runs down the field.

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The XFL Struggles To Engage Viewers After Its Hiatus

A dive into the XFL and how it plans on competing with the NFL.

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

In an article about "The Menu", there is an illustration of a chef serving up a high-end dish.

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‘The Menu’ Shows Us That Food Criticism Has Gone Too Far

Fancy food is overrated, anyway.

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

In an article about rock n roll in China, a hand holding up the 'rock on' sign.

Sounds

The Evolution of Rock ‘n’ Roll in China

Learn about the golden eras of Eastern rock music and the reasons for its decline.

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

In an article about ping pong in China, two ping pong paddles are superimposed in front of the world, where they hit a ping pong ball back and forth.

Thoughts

How Ping Pong Connected China With the World

Read about the cultural and social implications of table tennis, and how this nation has come to dominate the sport.

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

In an article about jukebox musicals, an array of pop singers gather on a stage with many of them raising their arms into the sky.

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Our Love-Hate Relationship With Jukebox Musicals

Is it right or wrong to say there is comfort in familiarity?

Victoria Hock, Houghton University

An illustration of personal items like a mirror and brush arranged to fit the messy minimalism aesthetic.

Thoughts

What Is Messy Minimalism and Why Does It Work?

It might be time to give up the idea of perfection. This trend helps you prioritize what you really need to find your inner joy.

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

Many characters from tech noir works, including The Terminator and Blade Runner 2049.

Culture·Screens

Tech Noir: The Influence of Film Noir in Science Fiction

The movies of the 1940s and 50s still inspire artists today, even in vastly different genres.

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

In an article about the series finale of "How I Met Your Mother," a picture of three of the main characters, Robin, Barney, and Ted

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The Disappointing Conclusion to ‘How I Met Your Mother’

The long-awaited finale to this beloved sitcom failed to deliver on many promises.

Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University

In an article about female artists, a swirling background with the faces of Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill in the foreground.

Sounds·Thoughts

Five Artists To Listen To During Women’s History Month

While female music artists should be appreciated year round, they deserve some extra special attention during the month of March.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

In an article about Lil Yachty's newest album, its cover art is blurred by rays of colored light coming out of a man's head.

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The New Era of Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty tries his hand at psychedelic rap with his fifth studio album "Let's Start Here."

Katherine Hollis, New York University

An image in hues of purple and blue framing a scene from above. A man types at a computer with a cup of coffee beside him. Typing at a computer facing away from the man is a series of computer circuits that form a hand, representing the AI software ChatGPT.

Thoughts

Will AI Be the Death of Art?

With recent advancements in technology, many artists and writers are worried about the future of their careers.

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

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