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Patriot Act and the Tropes of Islam

As a comedic American tv show,the Patriot Act offers audiences with humorous entertainment that is both informative and engaging; hosted by Hasan Minhaj who’s satirical remarks add to the popularity of the show. In the “Saudi Arabia” episode, Minhaj carefully … Continue reading

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MOA Reflection: “This Song is a Museum” by Peter Morin

Towards the back of the Multiversity Gallery in the Museum of Anthropology lies an exhibit named This Song is a Museum. (2011) crafted by Peter Morin, a Tahltan First Nations. His creation is held within a glass display case where … Continue reading

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Socio-political change: A Debate Reflection

As an assessor of the debate, I was able to take a neutral stance on the given prompt of “be it resolved that social media enables socio political change” and fully listen to what both sides had to deliberate on. … Continue reading

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How much social media influence is too much?

When thinking of social media outlets that influence millions of people, sites such as snapchat, twitter and instagram are a few that are quite popular in the digital world. Instagram alone has worked as a substantial networking site for many … Continue reading

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“This is America” – A Look into Childish Gambino’s Wildy Spread Song and the Effects of Stickiness in a Participatory Culture.

Warning: Video contains graphic images   Music is much like a labyrinth. Songs immersively take us through maze-like turns of emotions and before we know it, we’re dancing like crazy on top of a table or crying our sorrows away … Continue reading

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