Author Archives: Patricia Hsieh

In the “Saudi Arabia” episode of the Netflix series Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj, who identifies himself as an American Indian Muslim, used a satirical approach to discuss the social and political issues in Saudi Arabia. Throughout the episode, he tackles … Continue reading →

In the Multiversity Gallery of the Museum of Anthropology, two photographic prints created by Dionne Paul hangs inside a large, tall glass case. Located on the top, Her First Day of School (2013) presents a photograph of the first day of school of Paul’s … Continue reading →

For the debate that was held last Thursday, I was part of the group that was responsible for arguing against Castells’ article and her view of social media as the enabler of change in the Egyptian Revolution. Prior to the … Continue reading →

On February 26, 2015, a simple Tumblr post has led to a viral debate over the internet with the question – “What color is this dress?” The picture was originally posted by Caitlin McNeil, who lived in Colonsay, a small … Continue reading →

Wiz Khalifa’s hit single “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth was a tribute to an American actor Paul Walker who died in a car accident while filming “Fast and Furious 7” in 2013. This song “has set a new internet … Continue reading →