studybreaks.com - Page 231

Why Politics Are Partly to Thank (or Blame) for ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Rockstar Games could focus on the game because they've tabled the development of another popular, albeit more controversial series.…

November 7, 2018

The 5 Best ‘Shark Tank’ Guest Sharks of All Time

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

And a few honorable mentions, or sharkitos.…

November 7, 2018

What We Can Learn from Jameela Jamil and Her ‘Enthusiastic Sexual Consent’

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Why saying 'yes' is not enough.…

November 6, 2018

As Social Anxieties Change, So Do Portrayals of The Joker

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

From the simple villainy of the original Joker to the cerebral sadism of Heath Ledger, the villain has always been a reflection of his audience.…

November 6, 2018

Jewish Students in Pittsburgh Respond to the Tree of Life Shooting

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Dan Lapidus and Scott Schneiderman, both Pitt students, discuss how the Jewish community has responded to the attack.…

November 6, 2018

Don’t Bank on a Blue Wave

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Despite the surge in interest from young voters, a majority-Democrat Senate is still a long shot.…

November 6, 2018

Have a Strong Stomach? Test It by Watching These 3 ‘Good Mythical Morning’ Videos

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

Like the food they eat, Rhett and Link are hilarious but weird.…

November 5, 2018

YouTube’s The Girl Gone Green Is Making Zero-Waste Chic

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Sustainability guru Manuela Baron wants to make living well less intimidating.…

November 5, 2018

The Very Serious Comic Relief of CantoMando

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

A trio of Canadian-born Chinese YouTubers has helped illuminate the second-generation experience the best way they know how: comedy.…

November 5, 2018

Cat Calls of NYC: The Feminist Movement Happening Right Under Our Feet

Cameron Andersen, New York University

New York University student Sophie Sandberg is chalking back to cat callers.…

November 5, 2018

The Sweetest Dreams of Matt Crump

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

The Austin artist discusses his 'candy minimalist' style and its addictive popularity.…

November 5, 2018

Meet ThatTommyGirl, the Queen of YouTube’s DIY Fashion Scene

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Twenty-year-old vlogger Kelly Vuong is a thrift shopper’s dream.…

November 5, 2018

Backdrop: Pale Fire and Blue Warmth in Minneapolis

Karla Mellett, Minneapolis College of Art and Design

MCAD student Karla Mellett documents the way climate shapes community.…

November 5, 2018

Being Witched: Feminism’s Hottest New Trend Is Ancient

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Combining tenets of female empowerment and pagan mysticism, witchcraft is on the rise in modern America.…

November 5, 2018

Why ‘The Alec Baldwin Show’ Shouldn’t Come Back for a Season 2

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Stick to acting please, Alec.…

November 5, 2018

John Mayer Is at It Again with the Not-So-Subtle Music Release Hints

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Mayer is teasing fans on Instagram as he prepares to drop a new project.…

November 5, 2018

5 Albums You Must Hear Chopped and Screwed

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Never, ever slopped up.…

November 4, 2018

College Classrooms Need to Rethink How They Discuss Sexual Assault

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Even if the violence in question is hypothetical, the experiences of the participating students are not.…

November 4, 2018

How Lil Miquela Is a Threat to the Fashion Industry

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

She might be a novelty, but she's taking jobs from people who aren't.…

November 3, 2018

One Last Hurrah for Sarah J. Maas’ ‘Throne of Glass’ Series

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

You know what they say about all good things ……

November 3, 2018

The 5 Best Songs to Remember Jon James By

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The rapper's untimely death has only given his music a renewed sense of poignancy.…

November 3, 2018

The Line Between Entertainer and Politician Is Only Getting Blurrier

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

More than ever, celebrities across the entertainment industry are getting political. Should they?…

November 2, 2018

Telling People to Vote Is Not Enough

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Twitter posts don’t make you a political activist.…

November 2, 2018

You’ll Time Travel While Reading Phil Kaye’s ‘Date & Time’

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The past you, present you and future you will love Kaye's imaginative poetry.…

November 2, 2018

Old Worlds Collide with New in ‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Is this the most ambitious crossover in history?…

November 2, 2018

How #MeToo Is Changing the Definition of Masculinity

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Male behavior is, after all, the cause of the #MeToo movement.…

November 1, 2018

Will ‘Pet Sematary’ Be Able to Replicate the Success of ‘It’?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

For a number of reasons, it seems unlikely.…

November 1, 2018

Girlpool Continues to Slay, Even After Cleo Tucker’s Transition

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

Tucker's gender confirmation has shifted the duo's sound, giving the twosome entirely new vocal options.…

November 1, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Being a Loner

Halle Parris, University of Missouri – Kansas City

If people just aren't really your thing, don't worry — you're not alone.…

November 1, 2018

Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in November 2018

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Get ready for new 'House of Cards,' 'Narcos,' Trevor Noah and many, many more holiday movies.…

November 1, 2018