Art by Peau PorotesanoToday’s world is all about self-expression — and self-expression that gets people’s attention, whether it is the music you listen to, the way you wear your makeup or the way you talk. Social media has a huge influence on self-expression; it gives people the opportunity to post whatever they want, however they want.This accused violation … [Read more...] about Who Censored What?
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Gamergate: Ideas Revisited
Art by Peau PorotesanoGamergate is a movement that was supposedly against the increasing gender complexity forming in the gaming medium. I previously, in an article I wrote last semester, called those who followed it misogynists who were resistant to the idea of games being more than just entertainment. However, since then, most news sources, even those dedicated to video games … [Read more...] about Gamergate: Ideas Revisited
The ‘bu Yorker
Art by Sacha Irick __________ Follow Sacha on Twitter: @sachachachaa … [Read more...] about The ‘bu Yorker
International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Art by Christopher Chen The number of international students in the United States is on the rise. This increase creates potential for more diversity and opportunity for cultural awareness, but it also brings many challenges and issues with welcoming international students into college communities. According to a study by the Institute of International Education, there are … [Read more...] about International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Unplug Yourself to Engage Your World
Art by Sacha Irick Do you ever look up from your phone and see the sun a little lower and the people around you are different from when you last looked? If so, you’ve caught yourself in phone limbo. Our obsession with technology, with either video games or social networking, is dangerous. The effects can already be seen in younger generations, our siblings, our family … [Read more...] about Unplug Yourself to Engage Your World