Eric Weintraub is an avid writer whose interest in immigration sparked a summer-long research project on the issue. He now regularly blogs about undocumented immigration along the Arizona and California/Mexico borders. http://undocumentedarizona.com … [Read more...] about Eric Weintraub
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Jesse Gallegos
Jesse is a Physics student in USC’s Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Originally he started his blog, Etiquette, to study manners and behaviors in different societies, however, after a few weeks of blogging he realized that the task was too broad and narrowed his focus to books and politics. To this day the name of the blog remains the same. … [Read more...] about Jesse Gallegos
Brain Fodder: The 4 a.m. Mystery
Necessity demands that a post about ‘the 4 a.m. mystery’ be written during that very hour, however ungodly. If you’ve been running on fumes for the past several hours (or weeks) as I’ve been, John Rives’ talk will give you a nice break from burning the midnight oil. In his lighthearted monologue about the bizarre coincidences surrounding 4 a.m., John Rives offers audiences … [Read more...] about Brain Fodder: The 4 a.m. Mystery
TV Culture: “Modern Family” and Sexy Stereotypes
Modern Family is no stranger to cultural discussion. The show has won awards for everything from best acting to outstanding directing and casting. In addition to the brilliant dialog and hilarious characters, Modern Family's bold approach to contemporary American life and politics has set the standard for effective in-your-face comedy. Throughout the recent episode, "Bringing … [Read more...] about TV Culture: “Modern Family” and Sexy Stereotypes
New Slang: Boys and Girls of the 1920s
The legacy of the 1920s is the most vibrant of the early twentieth century, and its slang terminology reflects it. With numerous phrases and words created for dressing up, dancing, entertainment, and flirting, the language itself seemed eager to be frivolous and carefree. Few of the forged colloquialisms appeared to be about somber warnings or war, unlike previous decades; the … [Read more...] about New Slang: Boys and Girls of the 1920s