Tagged - media

Are film and literature playing into the rise of American political violence?

When tackling a problem as complex and deep-rooted as political violence, we must understand all the factors at play.  Read More

Balancing consumption and creation

The problem isn’t consumption inherently, but rather how we consume. Read More

Art, artist, and social consequences  

By paying for art, you are, no matter how involuntarily, supporting the artist, who profits from your purchase. Read More

You can’t go back in the closet

Throughout show-Heartstopper’s skyrocketing popularity, Connor evaded questions about his sexuality. So, how did we end up here? Read More

Media versus the age of nostalgia

The past has always been a source of inspiration, so where is the line between low quality remakes and true homages? Read More

Not Vanilla: The dark side of our media

Hello, reader! I spent my winter break delving into new series. I started the anime “Death Note” and completed HBO’s “Sharp Objects.” Both shows are known for their particularly dark content and some nights, they significantly affected my mood. I haven’t finished “Death Note” yet, but the premise is that an exceptionally conniving teenage boy […]

Everybody Talks: There’s a lot out there

These are questions I try to answer every week. I’ve thought a lot about why I’ve become so fascinated with the crossroads of sports, feminism, and society. I’ve thought about how this is a movement not just for me, but for all of you, too. Read More

Finding better critiques of the national media

The bigger issue here is the idea that news outlets should shy away from writing about hidden or fringe people and ideologies, even those whose views we find vile. Read More