Why I Stopped Watching the Bachelor
*Spoiler Alert* everything gets spoiled!
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The Very Real Problems With "The Queen's Gambit"
It's a love-hate relationship.
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The Lack of Representation in Media
Today’s world is not an inclusive one. I’m sure we’ve all realized that at this point in our lives, at least I hope you have. The lack of representation in television, movies, and social media is so prevalent despite everything people have done to promote equality. I’ve certainly noticed this, so I took the time to reach out to my roommate, Keisha Lustin, to ask her to comment on her experiences as a person of color when it comes to representation.
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Muslim Women in the Media: Let’s Talk About It
Every few months, the topic of Muslim representation in the media seems to be trending. Unfortunately, it’s rarely ever the good kind; in...
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Spilling Realit(Tea): Deconstructing the rise of Drama Channels
Edited by: Arnav Diwan Have you ever ventured into the realm of your YouTube recommends and found yourself vexed by dramatic headlines...
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The Feminine Fall from Grace: How the Media Deifies and Destroys the Women we Love
We need to talk about Britney. And Diana. And every woman that the media loves to hate. There are two podcasts I’ve been listening to...
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I Tried the Viral Feta Pasta TikTok Recipe - Here Are My Honest Thoughts
TikTok = the new Food Network.
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The Media Needs to Start Talking about Consent
Mixed messages lead to big consequences.
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The Danger of Media's Portrayal of Mental Illnesses
CW: Suicide; self-harm In 2019, only 65.5% of people with a serious mental illness and 44% with any mental illness in the U.S. sought of...
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The Real Reason Historical Dramas Are So Addictive
Ever wonder why historical dramas are so addictive? Recently, it feels as though period dramas- like “Bridgerton,” Pride and Prejudice ,...
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5 Ways To Get Out A Rut When You're Feeling Stuck
With the combination of the world's unpredictable circumstances, more time is being spent at home. With fewer daylight hours, life easily...
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you want me to be comfortable
you want me to be comfortable. Comfortable in my own skin, yet you don't want to be seen with me. between the endless media-driven...
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Closeted and Cruel: The Problematic Legacy of the “Homophobic Homosexual” Trope
Shakespeare might say these characters simply protest too much, but I’d argue this trope is a serious issue rooted in some very troubling symptoms of the society we live in.
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Game of Thrones: A Huge Misstep
Season 8 – yikes.
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Celebrity #Moments of 2020
Oh, 2020, what a year. There was coronavirus, an election, Tiger King . All this to say it was a big year. Many of us took this year to...
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Switching Sides After the Divorce: I’m Sorry, Sofia Franklyn
Oh, May: a simpler time. Still the early days of the pandemic, and there was something so enticing about getting invested in the drama of...
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Tokenism, Diversity and How to Tell the Difference Between the Two
When you see minorities on your TV screen, you likely see it as a positive form of representation. However, because of the way minorities...
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Here's Why You Should Watch D'Angelo Wallace on YouTube
D'Angelo Wallace is a YouTuber you should check out.
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Crisis in African countries (Namibia, Congo, Nigeria etc.)
Why has the world not stopped for Africa the way it stopped for American social issues?
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The First Rule of Fight Club
I am Jack’s complex relationship with gender.
