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Akon came to my IR 210 class this week, to hear our presentations on possible social media compaigns for the ONE Campaign. His closing statement, after hearing all of our presentation, was that our generation was the future--we were the next leaders, politicians, business leaders, and entrepeneurs of the world. And for seniors about to graduate, they will be repeatedly told … [Read more...] about One Nation Under Who: The Youth Vote

The other day I got into a discussion with a few other Scribe editors and a professor about the appeal of "Twilight," specifically to younger girls in middle schools and high schools. I made the argument that it appeals to the emotions one goes through at that age and leaves out the bad parts. It's a fantasy not only because of the werewolf/vampire part of the story, but also … [Read more...] about Girls on Film: The Infamous Mary Sue

Despite the rapid growth and advancement of technology, there's a current trend now within the creative community placing an importance on the hand made object. It can be seen more clearly in the "Do it yourself" movement. Otherwise known as DIY. What I find most interesting about DIY projects and ideas is that it became popular through technology despite their focus on … [Read more...] about Daily Art: DIY

American universities commonly attract foreign students, but Brazilians have always been a very small number among them. Columbia University, for instance, only had one student from Brazil in 2007. Today, the reality is different; many universities across the country have dozens of Brazilians in their programs. Their backgrounds are diverse, some who come from wealthy families … [Read more...] about The Book Is on the Table: Growth in Study Abroad