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in article about past relationships, an image of a paper heart tearing in half on a black background

Relationships 101: How To Ensure Your Breakup Doesn’t Break You

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

With heartbreak season upon us, getting over an ex will be a difficult process for recent dumpers and dumpees. Here are some tips on how to make it through.…

October 25, 2022

Instagram’s Identity Crisis Continues Unabated

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

Recent changes to the app’s layout and its newfound emphasis on video content reveal the social media platform’s lack of focus.…

August 20, 2022

This Isn’t a Free Website: Tumblr Announces New Paid Subscription Feature

Study Breaks Staff

The social media platform will introduce Post+ to its users as a way to generate earnings for creators. But not everyone is happy about it.…

August 6, 2021

An illustration of the TV show The Circle for a comparison of the show's two seasons. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Season 2 of ‘The Circle’ Is Out, but Does It Stack Up to Season 1?

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Does the initial success of this Netflix reality show promise that fans will enjoy the newest installment?…

May 24, 2021

Photo of a card from Unsplash that says "Something better is coming" in article about TikTok's manifestation trend

What Is Manifestation? Exploring One of TikTok’s Newest Trends

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Users of the app are claiming these techniques can help you achieve anything you'd like. But do they actually work?…

July 22, 2020

Hunger Games TikTok Reveals Gen Z’s Outlook on the World

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

What seems to be a comical trend on the popular video-sharing platform actually hints at a larger discontent with the status quo.…

July 11, 2020

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020

The Best Instagram Challenges To Send to Your Friends

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Teens being stuck inside with their phones for weeks on end is a recipe for disaster — or a few unique social media hashtags.…

April 5, 2020

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