In late January, Germany watched warily as the Pegida, otherwise known as the Patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of the West, became a force to be reckoned with. Anti-immigration feelings had been rising through the end of 2014, but with the attacks of Charlie Hebdo, suspicion of immigrants rose to a fever pitch. Pegida rallies were held around Germany, with tens of … [Read more...] about Invasion Upon Our Shores: Pegida’s Rise and Fall
Archives for February 2015
“Please Refrain from Talking During the Movie”
The increasing popularity of television is affecting the movie-going experience. The preference for television over film is understandable: Watching TV is easy, fast, and cheap. Online streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu provide instant access to our favorite shows and shows that we’re curious about. You can binge watch a show you like, and there’s no … [Read more...] about “Please Refrain from Talking During the Movie”
#EveryGirlEra
The infamous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue comes out each year with much anticipation across the country. Some of the most beautiful women in the world dawning teeny bikinis in beautiful tropical locations that people can only dream of vacationing at makes for a hugely popular selling magazine issue. While scrolling down my Facebook feed I noticed a few different … [Read more...] about #EveryGirlEra
The Ethical Implications of Full Immersion in a Virtual World
Jake Green is currently a 5th-year senior here at USC majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in both Cinematic Arts and Astronomy. From September 2012 until May 2013, he was part of a project here at USC called Project Holodeck, which created both a virtual reality system and a game to go along with it. Since then, he has kept his eye on the VR industry, Recently, he … [Read more...] about The Ethical Implications of Full Immersion in a Virtual World
Psychological Phenomena: Why is Sad Music So Popular?
As I glance at my Spotify account, teeming with armies of playlists, I notice that they are demarcated by the various occasions and moods I may be faced with throughout the course of a day: working out (assertive), in the car (energetic), and at home (contemplative) – just to name a few. Much of the popular music played today can be characterized as introspective, brooding, or … [Read more...] about Psychological Phenomena: Why is Sad Music So Popular?