Art by Kris HarperThere is still more than a year until the next president of the United States is elected, but already the media is focusing heavily on lead candidates. There have already been two Republican candidate debates, and social networking is full of stances regarding the prominent contenders. Everyone has an opinion one way or another about Donald Trump and Hillary … [Read more...] about Independent Candidates Fail to Make Mark
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The Evolution of Beauty – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Graphic by Andie Unson Women's websites are flooded with the dangers of fat-shaming, complete with body-positive galleries featuring plus-size models. Meanwhile, the slogan, started in 2004, “real women have curves” awakened others to the dangers of skinny-shaming. However, eating disorders and body dysmorphia continue to plague young women. According to the National … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Beauty – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Media Against Media Threatens Artistic Expression
Art by Sacha IrickWhen it comes to today’s media venues — such as social media, music, movies and television — there is no such thing as privacy or artistic freedom. As a reaction, misplaced responsibility and unlimited criticism have become prevalent among people around the world. Music and television are publicly censored based on aggressive language and … [Read more...] about Media Against Media Threatens Artistic Expression
Style Lasts Forever
Photo Courtesy of Christopher Macsurak//Creative CommonsThe great designer Ralph Lauren said in his most recent magazine, “Style is personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever.” To me, there isn’t a truer statement than this one. I, like Lauren, have strong opinions about the major difference between style and … [Read more...] about Style Lasts Forever
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
