Author Archives: angus ho

Does it ever sound like old news when you hear about authoritarian rule in an Islamic nation? As news coverage by Western media has perpetuated this framing of Islam, there is an implication that the West promotes ‘democracy’, while Islam … Continue reading →

On the exterior of the Multiversity Galleries at the Museum of Anthropology, a glass display case reveals the ‘Blended Traditions’ exhibit – a look into the intersection of cultures through artworks created by Coast Salish artists. One of the works, … Continue reading →

Heading into the class debate last Thursday, I was fairly convinced that the effect of social media on socio-political change was one that is quite profound. As a member of the ‘for’ side of Manuel Castells’ resolution, which asserts that … Continue reading →

In today’s age, is generating awareness of an issue enough to create social change? This question is key in considering the impact of Kony 2012 – the half-hour documentary video that became the most viral online campaign of all time in … Continue reading →

Music videos are often utilized by artists as mediums for emphasizing a song’s message. This layer of visuals can supplement the song by creating a new set of images for the viewer to deconstruct, where the lyrics on their own … Continue reading →

Welcome to your ASTU 100 course blog! As you find this blog via Canvas, you should be added as a blogger and gain access to the blogging interface. From there, you can post blogs. Remember, blog comments will take place … Continue reading →