Amanda Ferguson graduated from USC in May 2015 with a degree in Biological Sciences. Her interests include attempting to play the ukulele, watching internet cats, and jogging casually. Currently working as a Physical Therapy Aide at the Engemann Student Health Center, she someday hopes to help lessen the healthcare gap for underserved populations … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Female Nipple
The Women Made Them Do It: The Fallacies and Truths Behind Shakespeare’s Villainous Women in Hamlet and Macbeth
Janella Lee graduated from USC in May 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English (Creative Writing). Writing has always been and will always be her special outlet of expression. Talking, she says, has never been her strong point but give her a pen and paper, and you’ll find that the words that she couldn’t convey before find themselves neatly constructed on … [Read more...] about The Women Made Them Do It: The Fallacies and Truths Behind Shakespeare’s Villainous Women in Hamlet and Macbeth
Plot or Character?
When writing a film, some question which is more important: A plot driven film, or a character driven film? This conversation came up after watching a film with a friend last night. We both agreed that the film was good, but something was missing in our opinion. What we discerned was that character development was missing. This was a plot driven film. What does it mean to … [Read more...] about Plot or Character?
How Do You Feel about Movie Edition Book Covers?
Opinions about film adaptations of books vary. While some like to watch the pages of their favorite book come to life, others prefer they didn’t. This dichotomy is familiar to most of us. How people feel about the movie editions of books, however, can have the same sentiments. Whenever my sister and I walk into a bookstore, we notice the front and center placement of books … [Read more...] about How Do You Feel about Movie Edition Book Covers?
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
What do you know about your Miranda rights? We have heard the first few lines read to us on countless TV episodes and in some movies. The gist of it is that we have the right to remain silent and to have an attorney. In my class regarding language and the law, we are discussing the ambiguities involved in invoking these rights. We could discuss different cases regarding Miranda … [Read more...] about You Have the Right to Remain Silent