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Poetry's power: U. students share spoken-word works

Last week "My Spoken Mark: Slam Poetry Open Mic" was hosted by Verbal Mayhem in conjunction with Experiential Learning. Jade Chandler, a Rutgers alumna and poet, was featured.Nov 13 2019
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Revenge porn polluting politics: What Katie Hill can teach us

Former Rep. Katie Hill (D-Calif.) was the first openly bisexual member of Congress, but when intimate footage of her leaked, she was forced to resign. Nov 8 2019
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Different demons: Various cultures' worst nightmares

The Japanese Baku is among the many mythical creatures from around the world that have haunted dreams. The Baku actually eats nightmares, and hopes on occasion.Oct 31 2019
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Messy media cover-ups, controversy: Infamous cases of corruption

Harvey Weinstein, film producer and founder of The Weinstein Company, was among the first accused in the #MeToo campaign. More than 80 women accused him of abuse.Oct 23 2019
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Writer's block: How media paywalls affect our worldview

Even when consumers can afford multiple media outlets, they tend to only buy one subscription. Our consumption of news is more fragmented than in years past.Oct 7 2019
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How trivial legislative action on climate muddles our minds

Oct 2 2019
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Manavi, SAMSHA offers safe haven for South Asian students

Communities have their own set of taboos. For South Asian folks, especially those who immigrate as kids, there can be deep culture clashes. Clubs at Rutgers deal with these head on. Sep 19 2019
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Sept. 11, 2001: 18 years into generational divide

As a tragedy that is as old as plenty of current undergraduates, there are large differences in how people of different ages view 9/11, and the world we live in as a result. Sep 11 2019
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Overlooked: Underrated aspects of history, moments we miss

There are plenty of events, people and places that aren't heavily historicized, or widely known. In discovering what flew under the radar, our cultural understanding is broadened. Apr 30 2019
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How social media, consumer culture dilute feminist movements

Professor Sarah Banet-Weiser, Professor Naomi Klein and Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor held a panel on how mass media and consumerism can weaken the feminist critique. Apr 25 2019
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Making space: Muslim artists hold panel on creative careers

Apr 18 2019
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Tuning in: How active listening leads to better lives

When we talk with friends, family or significant others we ought to prioritize active listening. It's better to engage in authentic discourse rather than halfhearted small talk.Mar 14 2019
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Moving beyond brief music videos extends artistic reach, message

Creating short films to accompany albums is nothing new, but the practice is back on the rise today. Solange's film for "When I Get Home" is a spellbinding visual companion.Mar 12 2019
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Consolidation of media companies elicit business, artistic concerns

Critics of the major mergers in the works, like AT&T/Time Warner and Disney/21st Century Fox, say that these deals will allow for content to vary widely in price and availability.Mar 7 2019
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Echo effect: How online personal bubbles shape perspective

Entrapment in online echo chambers is a phenomenon that most people deal with, whether they realize it or not. A way to avoid this issue is to challenge your own views regularly.Jan 29 2019