Author Archives: isabella falsetti
Patriot Act: The New Duality of Indian Americans in the Media
Through the use of news footage from public scandals and a dose of energetic satire, Hasan Minhaj explores how Saudi Arabia’s shifting political landscape has impacted relations with America in his Netflix Original Series Patriot Act. To conclude the first … Continue reading
“One Mind, One Heart”: Unification through Opposition
Down the main aisle of the MOA’s Multiversity Gallery encased in glass sits a wooden mask painted red, blue, and black. Tufts of horse hair form large ears and a mane on its head, as well as a mustache and … Continue reading
Reflecting on Social Media’s Role in Sociopolitical Change
While assessing the debate over Dean’s article, I found that evaluating both sides fairly was a relatively easy task, as I had not needed to take a stance going into the debate and therefore had no preconceived biases. After hearing … Continue reading
Is Facebook Bringing People Together or Dividing Them Further?
There is no doubt that humans are a social species—we long to relate with others and feel included, and always have. In recent years, we have turned to social media to forge these connections. However, the increased accessibility to the … Continue reading
“The Man in the High Castle”: Sending Messages through Media, within Media
In a world where fake news looms around every corner and endless platforms exist through which it may be spread, distinguishing facts from falsities becomes difficult. But what if alternative media could provide society with a basis for hope rather … Continue reading