Kate Burton’s production of Othello with the MFA program at USC was a curious case of poor decisions. Given a set group of actors to produce a given play, it is unclear why the school chose Othello, a play wrought with racial tension and relying heavily on themes of otherness, to do with an incredibly diverse group of actors. The irony of the situation is obvious; USC has … [Read more...] about Othello Review
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Preemptive or Purgatory?
There is one crime that murderers and the public can agree deserves to be punished and that is the sexual abuse of children. Pedophiles are the one group of criminals that everyone thinks is especially heinous. However, how far is too far to get these abusers off the street and away from children? There are constant stings done by law enforcement to catch pedophiles by … [Read more...] about Preemptive or Purgatory?
The Frenemies that Triggered America’s Evolution
To fully comprehend the gravity of the “Revolution of 1800,” one must first look back on the past relationship between Adams and Jefferson. The two first met at the Constitutional Convention of 1775, and it was actually Adams who personally chose Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence. While these two men fought for the freedom of their nation, their bold was … [Read more...] about The Frenemies that Triggered America’s Evolution
The Journey of the Natural Hair Movement: PAUSE // PLAY
The natural hair movement first began in the 60s and 70s as a form of rebellion and protest against the government. It is a symbol of pride in one's roots, and during the Civil Rights Movement, it was used as a form of silent protest. However, in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s this natural hair pride began to disappear. What happened to the desire of expressing the freedom in … [Read more...] about The Journey of the Natural Hair Movement: PAUSE // PLAY
The Emergence of America on the World Stage
Once Adams had won the presidency, his attention was instantly directed toward the foreign disputes that had plagued Washington’s administration, but now Adams had to deal with these issues on top of the newly developed political parties. The United States and France are now strong allies (even with all the current disagreement among their leaders), but the relationship was … [Read more...] about The Emergence of America on the World Stage