Art by Samantha Miller As a problematic phrase with dehumanizing connotations, "if it bleeds, It leads" represents the reality behind why the most gruesome stories get breaking coverage and front-page news. Are people being subconsciously desensitized to death, violence and pain with constant exposure to the worst parts of humanity? The issues of this phrase imply that … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘If It Bleeds, It Leads’ — The Modern Implications of an Outdated Phrase
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Reject Serial Apathy
Art by Brooke Muschott If you've been on the Internet in the past year, you've noticed the hype around true-crime stories like those featured on "Serial" and "Making a Murderer." Season one of "Serial" was downloaded more than 100 million times, according to the New York Times Nov. 2, 2015 article "Pandora to Stream 'Serial' Podcast", and "Making a Murderer" has quickly … [Read more...] about Reject Serial Apathy
