This year has seen dozens of new movies and television shows highlighting true crime stories, such as “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” about Charles Manson’s murders and “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” about […]
Category: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Do You Really Know Hip-Hop?
DJ Kool, OutKast, and Run D.M.C are all synonymous with rap music and hip-hop culture. But what is hip-hop? According to Regina N. Bradley, assistant professor of English and African Diaspora Studies, hip-hop is a […]
No Bones About It
On TV screens across the world, crimes are neatly solved in a matter of hours with little paperwork and nothing boring about it. That doesn’t reflect the reality that Alice Gooding, assistant professor of anthropology, […]
The Powerful Peach
Summer is peak growing season for peaches, and you can find a sweet peach in nearly any grocery or market this time of year, but one Southern peach represents more than a seasonal memory of […]
Want to be President?
Running for president may seem like a longshot for most American citizens. But what is required to run for president of the United States? The first debates for the Democratic presidential hopefuls are set for […]
The Magic of Disney
With a new “Aladdin” movie soaring into theaters at the end of May, Disney continues to turn their popular animated movies into live action films for a new generation. Earlier this year, the company released […]
On Earth Day, Think Small to Make a Big Impact
Are you doing your part to help the environment? Sure, you recycle, but did you know that other small changes can have a big impact on protecting the environment? For example, did you know that […]
Parent Mindset
Toddler meltdowns over conceivably anything, strong-willed preschoolers who defy your parental commands, or school-aged children who act out in class and don’t follow the rules. As parents, how do you overcome these behavior hurdles? Allison […]
The Origins of Saint Patrick’s Day
When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day, the images of pubs decked in green and giant shamrocks and leprechauns are the images most frequently called to mind. But the holiday originally was a somber affair […]
The Fake News Evolution
We’ve all heard the “fake news” term, and while it is as old as journalism itself, the term has now become synonymous with any piece of information that strikes a controversial chord with readers. “Fake […]