By Megan Miller, Arizona State University

One big change to society can add value and enrichment for everyone.

By Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

What effects has online learning had on our brains? Find out what new, cutting-edge research says about the lingering effects of Zoom school during quarantine.

By Liana Sameth, Pace University

People need time to relax and have fun. But it’s easy for work-related issues and familial tensions to occur during a getaway.

By Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

When the world’s burning, sequins won’t save anyone.

By Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

Between stress related to COVID-19 and burnout, more students have started using recreational marijuana over alcohol and cigarettes.

By Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Movie theaters were hit especially hard during the pandemic, but they’re making a major comeback as restrictions continue to be lifted.

By Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

What was popular on TikTok a year ago seems to be making a comeback.

By Ally Xu, Northeastern University

For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the past two years have presented serious challenges, but there are ways to help stop the hate directed toward this community.

By Daniel Reed

When vaccines were scarce, the company made sure people were still able to get vaccinated.

By Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

A San Antonio location has joined the SWU to call out the coffee company to improve benefits and improve working conditions.

By Myles Allan, University of New Haven

The conflict between the podcaster and artists like Neil Young reignites discussion about responsibility and digital spaces.

By Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Amid many younger and older people quitting their jobs, the time and money it takes to earn a college degree and pursue a future career has become more complicated.

By Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Although traveling abroad during the pandemic has been a double-edged sword, here are a few takeaways from my recent trip that may guide your own travels.

By Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Just as it was beginning to seem like the show’s hiatus would never end, it returned with a bang on HBO and HBO Max.

By Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Students have increasingly relied on the internet to get through the pandemic, but are online classes still a viable option?

By Rory Conlon, De Anza College

In light of new pandemic challenges, colleges and universities across the nation are continuing to revise their safety guidelines.

By Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Several key political and entertainment events have shaped mainstream discourse. It’s time to remember some of these developments in time for the start of 2022.

By Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Despite the fact that scientists from South Africa discovered and first informed the world of the new COVID-19 variant, the region is being blamed for its origin.

By Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

Binge-watching this show became a rite of passage in early lockdown, but the newest episodes might make you question your old obsession with Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.

By Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

The new tradition originated as a pandemic necessity for celebrating the holidays, but its convenience might keep it going for years to come.

By Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The pandemic has exponentially increased screen usage, exposing people to more opportunities for eye strain. Luckily, scientists are exploring a possible solution to the issue.

By Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The superstar returns with another documentary to recap the major changes in his tumultuous life.

By Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As these events go from being postponed to canceled outright due to the pandemic, fans are hopeful for their eventual comeback.

By Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Having navigated several educational dilemmas over the course of the pandemic, those in college have found innovative solutions.

By Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Nanfu Wang’s unrelentingly terrifying documentary about China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak teaches the most pertinent lessons about grief, honesty and human nature.

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Marvel’s latest release saved box offices and set a precedent for the future of the blockbuster during the pandemic.

By Briana Byus, Biola University

Need some help figuring out what’s going on with the economy? Here’s a crash course on whether or not we’re headed for a recession.

By Darby Williams, University of Michigan

The Broadway star has been removed from several projects after not receiving the shot, and it would seem her spotlight is fading as a result.

By Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

The popular indie artist known for her dreamy music explores deeper and more intense topics in her sophomore release.

By Salma Heram, George Washington University

The cute and cozy toy gained several fans amid the pandemic, but their ability to bring people together is what makes them so beloved.

By Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Quarantining during COVID-19 has really emphasized for me the importance of family — especially as an only child.

By Darby Williams, University of Michigan

As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.

By Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

With three years down and one final year left to go, here’s some advice from a seasoned university student on what to do as a first year student.

By Study Breaks Staff

Ling Ma’s 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.

By Jael Davis, DePaul University

The brand has been hobbled by decades of scandals, mismanagement and most recently, COVID-19. Is it in a temporary lull, or is its fate sealed?

By Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

COVID-19 has laid bare many issues in our society, including the politicization of everything — like masking up.

By Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Despite the ‘new normal’ of coping with the pandemic, production crews must learn where to draw the line between the viewers’ reality with their shows’ fantasy. 

By Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The business has had to adapt quickly over the past year in order to survive, but it’s unclear how permanent those changes will be.

By Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Like many other facets of everyday life that COVID-19 has forced to go completely online, the culture around finding love has changed entirely.

By Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Across the world, Sikhs have made tremendous efforts to help others throughout the traumatic events of the last year.

By Amy Harris, Utah State University

Young people attending school already struggle to pay for sustenance, but the pandemic only made things worse. Fortunately, there are ways to combat student hunger.

By Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted that the NYC institution would be coming back in 2021. What were the responses and what challenges will theaters face post-pandemic?

By Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The beautiful paradise holds an ugly history that’s unbeknownst to many on the mainland — and still affects the Native population to this very day.

By Karen Lu, Yale University

Your healthy breakfast might decimate your health, local cultures and ecosystems worldwide. But fear not. There is a solution.

By Michael Boland, DePaul University

Rep. Ilhan Omar has proposed another installment of payments to the American people, but there are several roadblocks that stand in the way.

By Karen Lu, Yale University

With the pandemic still ensuring remote life as we know it, maybe it’s time to think about more outdoorsy summer activities that comply with the CDC’s guidelines.

By Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

While not everyone has witnessed the carnage inflicted by students as they party recklessly after enduring the stress of exams, they continue to inflict damage, even during a global pandemic.

By Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Winter has ended but the pandemic is still present across the country. These NYC spots make for the perfect COVID-19-safe activities.

By Karen Lu, Yale University

The racial abuse that started due to a virus being characterized as the ‘Chinese virus’ is by no means the first time it has happened.

By Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

From anti-lockdown protests to #EndSARS, the unique circumstances that the pandemic provided has been the cherry on top for many movements.

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

Adventure awaits you — hope can be found in the smallest of ways.

By Emma Watts, University of Arizona

By Daniel Reed

Have you ever wondered what the job market or workplace would be like in a post-COVID-19 world?

By Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

By Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

As you look for safe ways to spend time with your household or pod, this set of books may be just what you are looking for.

By Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Prisoners are disproportionately harmed by COVID-19. Will our policymakers and politicians prioritize their vaccination?

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

Since the pandemic hit, streaming has caused some serious damage to cinemas — but are they gone for good?

By Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Listening to gentle tunes during quarantine may provide consolation to those in need of comfort. Here are some artists to get you started.

By Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The isolation of life in the time of COVID-19 makes grief harder to cope with, but healing is still possible.

By Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

The whole world has been forced to slow down and become isolated, which is why many people have turned to poetic literature to cope.

By Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

The CNN television journalist, known for his quick-thinking and tough questions, is rehabilitating the image of the media.

By Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The K-pop boy band illustrates life in the time of COVID-19 with their newest track.

By Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Being more on the reserved side can be tough when first starting college — especially during a pandemic.

By Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The trailer for COVID-19-themed ‘Songbird’ is the opening salvo for pandemic-related films coming out. Are these kinds of productions too insensitive for the world right now?

By Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

One could be ready for distribution before January 2021, but there’s still many Americans who would be unwilling to take it.

By Laura Song, Biola University

No in-person game night, no problem.

By Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

These games will provide you and your pals with some much needed joy, laughter and social interaction.

By Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again. How are countries like England, France and Spain ensuring the safety of their citizens?

By Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

The pandemic has made it unsafe to attend religious services, but people are finding other ways to stay rooted in their faith.

By Katherine Bry, Washington University

The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.

By Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Searching for a career and a way to be financially stable after you graduate can be hard. But there are ways to de-stress that daunting task.

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

By Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.

By Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Lockdown might not seem very beneficial at first glance, but it turns out that depriving yourself of the activities you enjoy might actually boost your future happiness.

By Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Be it your first, twentieth or two-hundredth, getting a tattoo during the pandemic comes with its own set of rules.

By Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

As the coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. begin to lessen, universities are working to start this semester’s sports seasons safely.

By Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Even seven years after it was released, the time-travel film’s theme of treasuring the time spent with loved ones remains remarkably relevant, particularly during the pandemic.

By Annika Salmi, Yale University

With COVID-19 still an active threat, it is important to stay safe while still participating in spooky fun.

By Katherine Bry, Washington University

The pandemic has made the strained relationships between colleges and surrounding areas worse as students bring both the possibility of infection and rising rental costs.

By Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

COVID-19 fears may be fueling an exodus from the Big Apple, but the city is resilient and will bounce back — like it’s done numerous times before.

By James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

These ‘Avengers’ films can impact its viewers more in 2020 as the pandemic opens up a new perspective on the Infinity Saga.

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Attending class virtually means navigating the awkwardness of these sessions, a necessity to building classroom communities.

By Emma T., UC Berkeley

As fancy campus accommodations lose their appeal and resume-boosting extracurriculars get canceled, how schools accept students may look very different.

By Reem Farhat, Fordham University

It’s not just the place you sleep, especially now. Put more effort into making your space a special place you can unwind and enjoy, especially now that winter is up ahead.

By Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

I’ve reconsidered my relationship with the present, the future and my environment.

By Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Schools need to stop pointing fingers, especially when many of them haven’t taken the necessary precautions to keep campuses safe.

By Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

You can still take part in the seasonal festivities without putting your health at risk.

By Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.

By Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Concern regarding the university’s inadequate pandemic response and the lack of transparency from administration has sparked outrage from several groups across campus.

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Katy Perry’s latest release is an optimistic album about overcoming adversity, a message that many people need to hear right now.

By James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

When performances depend on a live audience for entertainment, is it possible for the wrestlers and their fans to stay safe?

By Juliana Fujii, Biola University

When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.

By Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The pandemic isn’t over, and music fans are getting antsy. Do these concerts scratch the itch, and are they COVID-safe?

By Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

With a database of unique traveling experiences, RV owners no longer have to stay in random parking lots or crowded state parks.

By Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In order to adapt to the strict social distancing rules of the pandemic, college clubs will look a little bit different this school year.

By Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?

By Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

College classes are moving online these days. Rather than stick with a subpar school experience, why not choose an alternative path?

By Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.

By Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

While this fall may not allow students to participate in sporting events or attend parties, there are still ways for you to interact with your friends.

By Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Some universities have already closed due to an influx of coronavirus cases, but the University of Illinois may have found a solution.