Why We Need to Continue the Conversation About Diversity in The Fashion Blogging Industry
We must keep fighting.
What Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet and Little Women Teach us about Gender Dynamics
All eyes are on the duo embracing in front of a white backdrop. The photographer shuffles around in an attempt to get the perfect angle...
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Chadwick Boseman's Impact in Hollywood
Thank you, Chadwick Boseman.
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Queer Narratives in Bollywood Fanfiction
“The kingdoms of Mahan and Akhtar have been at war for three centuries. For ten years King Aman of Mahan has nurtured an especial hatred...
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Why Mental Health Representation In Media Is So Important
In lieu of Netflix adding The Legend of Korra to its ranks, it is so important to talk about mental health representation in the media. The...
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3 Ways Jennifer Goines Sets the Standard for Mental Health Representation
“I’m a this-and-that kind of girl. 10 fingers, 10 pies. Potpourri, Russian roulette. It’s a real mixed bag.”
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Brooklyn 99: A Lesson on Representation
Andy Samberg’s police comedy, Brooklyn 99 aired on FOX from 2013 until the network decided to cancel the show in 2018. Upon hearing this news, fans were able to get the cancellation trending on Twitter. After this outrage from the public (and some help from celebrities), NBC picked up the show for its sixth season.
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The Legacy of Chadwick Boseman
On August 28, 2020, the world lost our Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman. As his death stunned everyone nationwide, we will always remember him in his iconic film.
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The Need for Women in the Humanities
At Pepperdine, we often have all joked about the abundance of women on our campus, hey, a lot of guys had two my tie dates. The actual...
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5 Skincare Influencers You Should Follow Right Now
If you’re looking to step up your skincare routine, check out these influencers!
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An Interview with Patrick Martin on the Torchlight Campus Policy Center
A think-tank with a mission: accountability and transparency in our own SGA.
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Chadwick Boseman: Legacy and Tributes
Following his shocking death, costars and fans continue to commemorate and celebrate Boseman's life.
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Football; Womxn, Gender Pronouns and Inclusivity
Football has always been portrayed to fans around the world as a source of ‘living the dream’. Whether it is down to witnessing your...
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Students who Break the Binary: Jho Rhamos
Our staff writer, Evan is back with a new series: Students Who Break the Binary. This series will profile a member of the University of Maine student community who identifies as non-binary (not identifying as the binary male or female) and discuss their goals, hopes, and aspirations. Enjoy their article this week about Jho Ramos, an aspiring voice actor from Bangor, Maine!
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Korean Narrative; Rising Popularity and Decoding Cultural Representation
Generation X popularized an entire revolution that made people tune into family-friendly sitcoms which in many ways, redefined life. Many...
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Why Freeform's 'The Fosters' Needs to be Your Next Binge Watch
It’s not every day that you see such powerful representations, and all in one place.
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Depiction of Mental Health in Popular Culture
According to the WHO, mental health affects one in four people in the world, which is more than 1 billion people. Yet, there is a huge...
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Sure I Love Male Superheroes, but it's Only Because There Were no Women to Look up to
Girls can kick ass, too, you know.
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5 Reasons Why 'She-Ra and The Princesses of Power' is a Gift to Television
*MILD SPOILER WARNING* Now that the final season of She-Ra and The Princesses of Power has been released, it's time to recount all the...
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A Happy Queer Life
Being in quarantine for the 52nd day has left me with an abundance of time to reflect on myself. Since coming home from college I have left...
