Author Archives: megan ke
Discussion of the “Saudi Arabia” Episode of the Patriot Act
In the “Saudi Arabia” episode of Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj discusses and analyzes the role of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (otherwise known as “MBS”) in the murder of Washington Post’s columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi was a “well-known journalist … Continue reading
Museum of Anthropology Reflection: “His First Day of School” and “Her First Day of School” by Dionne Paul
Within the Multiversity Gallery are the His First Day of School and Her First Day of School works which depicts two Indigenous children with residential school uniforms cropped over their bodies. Normally the first day of school is something that … Continue reading
Reflection on the Castell and Dean Debate
Being part of the assessing team for Manuel Castell’s chapter The Egyptian Revolution on the argument, “Be it resolved that social media enables sociopolitical change” was a new and interesting experience. I found both sides of the argument interesting to listen to. Both … Continue reading
Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign
Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign began with “Beyond Compare: Women Photographers On Real Beauty”, which was an exhibit organized by Dove and Ogilvy and Mather. The exhibit featured the work of sixty-seven female photographers that marked the beginning of a quest … Continue reading
How a South Korean Boy Band Came to Speak at the Generation Unlimited Conference
On September 18th, 2017, the South Korean boy band, BTS, released Love Yourself: Her, the first album in the Love Yourself Trilogy. Their message of loving yourself, although a common one, captivated their vast audience. Their song topics, which are … Continue reading