Art by Sacha Irick The phrase “Je suis Charlie,” meaning “I am Charlie,” has gone viral around the world since two weeks ago when a radical Islamic group of terrorists attacked the Charlie Hebdo newspaper office in Paris, France. Since then, more than 40 presidents and prime ministers marched together with more than a million people to defend and promote what this phrase … [Read more...] about The Realism Behind #JesuisCharlie
Perspectives
Sia Sparks Pedophilia Controversy
Art by Peau Porotesano Sia. You’ve probably heard her name, and you’ve definitely heard her music. After all, her song “Chandelier” was essentially the soundtrack to summer 2014, and her platinum blonde hair can’t be missed during her performances. But recently, Sia is in the news again, this time for a different reason. Instead of being praised for her unusual, edgy style, … [Read more...] about Sia Sparks Pedophilia Controversy
Eric Garner’s Living Shadow
On July 17, a video shot by phone in Staten Island, New York showed two white police officers, Justin Damico and Daniel Pantaleo, in the process of arresting Eric Garner when he began shouting and slapping their hands. Pantaleo then put his arm around Garner’s neck and used a hold to subdue him. Garner fell to the ground and repeated, “I can’t breathe,” as Pantaleo tried to … [Read more...] about Eric Garner’s Living Shadow
Charlie Hebdo Shootings Revive Cultural Questions of Old
Art by Sacha Irick I am not Charlie. I don’t expect Muslims to be either. We rightly regard the massacre of 10 journalists as a monstrous tragedy, but our reaction to it betrays a disconnect from the worldview of about two billion people. If the offices of the Westboro Baptist Church were blown up by a lunatic, no one in this country would claim solidarity with them and … [Read more...] about Charlie Hebdo Shootings Revive Cultural Questions of Old
Staff Editorial: A New Perspective on Injustice
Art by Peau Porotesano Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, Eric Garner, Daniel Pantaleo, Michael Brown and Darren Wilson have all made headlines, bringing up controversy in a drama worthy of the 21st century. The rest of the United States has watched this unfold on a grand stage by cheering on, criticizing the players or simply ignoring the importance of this … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: A New Perspective on Injustice