It is sobering that shootings in the United States now go relatively unnoticed, other than a racially-charged shooting that makes it to the mainstream press, such as Trayvon Martin’s death or Renisha McBride’s death, or the deaths of children such as in Newtown, Connecticut. But even when these shootings take place and the inevitable dialogue about “what we could have done” … [Read more...] about One Nation Under Who?: No Touching My Gun. Or Marijuana. Or Gay Marriage.
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Girls on Film: The Writer’s Struggle
From media, teachers, friends, artists, etc., an "old" saying goes that theater is an actor's medium, film is a director's medium, and television is a writer's medium. And while television has been around and popular for decades, there seems to be a rise in television. This may be because of how accessible television is. You don't really have to leave even your bed to watch … [Read more...] about Girls on Film: The Writer’s Struggle
Mickey D’s and WMDs: Mint New Friends, They Are Gold
Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold. The US is certainly seeking to mint some new friends and allies around the world. In an age where your economy depends on everyone else’s, and everyone else’s depends on yours, it is critical to look beyond your own immediate interests and foster success in others. Yesterday, it was announced that the US … [Read more...] about Mickey D’s and WMDs: Mint New Friends, They Are Gold
The Book Is on the Table: Monolingualism in America
As the world becomes more bilingual because of globalization, among other reasons, Americans remain monolingual, falling behind on foreign language studies in high schools and universities. Only 18% of Americans speak a second language while 53% of Europeans speak more than one language. This discrepancy is worrisome for several reasons: Americans do not gain the intellectual … [Read more...] about The Book Is on the Table: Monolingualism in America
Iconoclasm and Fraudulent Love: Negotiating Identity and Difference in The Bluest Eye
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Vellore Adithi graduated from USC this past May with degrees in anthropology and linguistics, as well as a minor in gender studies. She is currently pursuing her interests in education and social justice, working as a social studies teacher at Hyde Park Academy High School in Chicago. Ever since Postmodern, Post-Structural … [Read more...] about Iconoclasm and Fraudulent Love: Negotiating Identity and Difference in The Bluest Eye