Art by Whitney Powell Plans get canceled, T.V. shows get canceled and, sometimes, people get canceled.Some call it 'accountability' and others call it a 'time-out,' but one thing everyone said they can agree on is the mention of 'cancel culture' sends chills down their spines. In recent years, Public Relations Professor Jamila Cupid said cancel culture has become one of the … [Read more...] about The Cancel Culture Conversation: Controversy is Just a Click Away
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Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I love my phone. I love my phone so much, I named her Camille. However, I spend about two hours a day aimlessly scrolling through social media. That is 14 hours a week and 728 hours a year I spend watching … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone
Authenticity in Music: Social Media Makes Music More Personal
Cat Davis and Sofia Reyes listen to music on Alumni Park. Photos by Lucian Himes You’re scrolling on TikTok for who knows how long. You come across 10 different videos in a span of 20 minutes, all using the same sound bite from the newest hit song. You pause and ponder, “Has social media changed music?” Since its development, social media has weaved its way into every … [Read more...] about Authenticity in Music: Social Media Makes Music More Personal
Treat Artists with Kindness: Modern-Day Pop Stars Navigate Artistry and Societal Expectations
Jaclyn Wishard reads celebrity magazines, in touch with her inner pop star. Photos by Lucian Himes When people think of a pop star, they may think of Harry Styles selling out 15 nights at The Kia Forum, Beyoncé’s 32 Grammys or Selena Gomez’s 380 million Instagram followers. While they enjoy making art and performing, musicians said there are challenges today’s pop stars … [Read more...] about Treat Artists with Kindness: Modern-Day Pop Stars Navigate Artistry and Societal Expectations
Rant: Don’t Wait to Show Love
Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.An explosion of red, pink and white. Chalky conversation hearts. Sappy love songs playing in stores and restaurants. Valentine's Day is a celebration that excludes those not in a loving … [Read more...] about Rant: Don’t Wait to Show Love