Author Archives: CallumHaldenby
Patriot Act: Engagement in Islamic Tropes
Hasan Minhaj uses a comedic angle to cover social and political issues from all over the world in his Netflix show, Patriot Act. In the “Saudi Arabia” episode of this show, the focus is generally placed upon Muhammad bin Salman, … Continue reading
MOA Reflection: ‘Blended Traditions’
The ‘Blended Traditions’ exhibit displays contemporary Coast Salish art pieces which represent the blending of cultural symbols, brought to life on a hockey jersey and snowboard. The hockey jersey was worn by the 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey team, and designed … Continue reading
The Impact of Social Media on Sociopolitical Change: a Debate Reflection
For last Thursday’s debate session, my group and I took the position arguing against Castells resolution which states that sociopolitical change is enabled by social media. My specific role in the debate was to provide a convincing closing statement in … Continue reading
Logan Paul and the Suicide Forest Controversy
Logan Paul is a well known YouTube star, and without a doubt one of the internet’s most controversial figures. His most significant controversy to date is by far his Suicide Forest controversy, which began in early January of 2018 after … Continue reading
“In My Feelings” And Why It Was a Hit
One of, if not the most notable songs to come out of 2018 so far is “In My Feelings” by the hip hop artist Drake. Not only is it an extremely popular song, but it also sparked the viral internet … Continue reading