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Culture Shot

Monday, September 16, 2019

2019 Emmys race for variety talk series spells success for bold critique, original comedy

Illustration of Variety Talk Show hosts
Olivia Staser/Staff

Since the rise and cultural dominance of Jon Stewart’s tenure on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in the early 2000s, it seems as if late night has steered away from casual comedic banter into sharp political commentary.
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Comedy

Monday, June 17, 2019

Karinda Dobbins talks ‘making intersectionality funny’

In her bits, Dobbins frequently discusses her experiences as a Black, gay comic; she remains conscious of the burden of representation that she upholds.
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Columns

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

America, listen to your comedians

Off the Beat

Free speech in India is, to put it mildly, restricted. I used to think that being a journalist in India was the most terrifying job to do.
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College Life

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Brain boot camp: How to branch out and expand your knowledge!

With summer fast approaching, the next couple of months are the perfect opportunity for you to branch out and expand your knowledge!
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Film & Television

Sunday, February 24, 2019

2019 Academy Awards walks shaky line between diversity and tradition

Though the show featured some pleasantly surprising wins and an impressive number of awards given to artists of color, the moments we could champion were quickly snuffed out by those that disappointed.
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Culture Shot

Friday, August 10, 2018

Luc Besson sexual assault allegations highlight global flaws in #MeToo

With Sand Van Roy’s sexual assault allegations against French filmmaker Luc Besson, sexual assault in Hollywood and #MeToo is back in the media’s attention.
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Film & Television

Thursday, June 21, 2018

‘Breaking Big’ thoroughly examines real-life success stories with clever editing, pacing

“Breaking Big” looks into prominent figures in such varied fields as entertainment, politics, fashion and sports through a humanizing lens.
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College Life

Friday, November 10, 2017

Best comedians on Netflix

We spend the majority of our lives studying and therefore it’s imperative to take some breaks — so why not fill those breaks with lots of laughs?
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Album Reviews

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Vince Staples stakes claim for West Coast trap throne with sophomore album ‘Big Fish Theory’

Big Fish Theory, Staples claims, is meant to mean something different to everyone who experiences the 36-minute exploration into the impact of success — but what does it mean to him?
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Culture Shot

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Empathy, authenticity and resonance in ‘Moonlight’: why its Best Picture win transcends representation

Black and LGTBQ+ excellence and existence are facts, regardless of whether the Academy chooses to recognize them or not. But for the millions of people who haven’t seen “Moonlight,” the Academy has conferred onto it a seal that proclaims it essential watching, and that will make a difference.
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