Author Archives: VarshaSubramanian

Debate Reflection: For Dean

Posted on December 4, 2018 by VarshaSubramanian

My group was assigned to argue for the Dean resolution, which we initially found to be quite difficult. We were arguing that social media inhibits socio-political change, which we all personally disagreed with. However, having to debate the resolution changed … Continue reading →

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How Does It Feel To Be A Meme?: The Lawsuit Over Ziggy’s Mullet

Posted on November 7, 2018 by VarshaSubramanian

Memes. They have taken the social media scene by storm. Meme culture has become synonymous with the sense of humour of most Gen Z kids these days. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a meme as “An image, video, piece of … Continue reading →

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Do People Still Care About The Oscars?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by VarshaSubramanian

In 2014, viewership for the Academy Awards spiked. The show, also known as the Oscars, was hosted by comedian and talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres that year. That spike could presumably be because of DeGeneres’ popularity, but since then, the … Continue reading →

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