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Op-Ed: Salve Dance Over-Expresses

Op-Ed: Salve Dance Over-Expresses

Arts and Entertainment, Check It Out, Op-Ed November 13, 2018 at 8:00 am 8 comments

By: Jacob Belham | Contributing Writer I’d like to preface this editorial by emphasizing the importance of an event like the Expressions for Empowerment. The production accurately encapsulated the struggle of contemporary women, as well as portraying its subject matter in a both visceral and graceful way. I left the Casino Theater feeling profoundly inspired, but, unfortunately, not before feeling immenselyRead More

The newest Nike campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” slogan features controversial NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick, who gained notoriety for his silent protests during the national anthem. (via nypost.com)

Nike Ad Blurs Line Between Politics and Sport

Sports September 26, 2018 at 7:56 am Comments are Disabled

Sarah DeWolfe | Co Editor-in-Chief If you aren’t already familiar with the name Colin Kaepernick, Nike just made sure you’ll never forget it. Their recent campaign ad has caused an increasing amount of controversy as it’s centered around the already outspoken former NFL quarterback and his national anthem protests while a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Nike released theRead More

Op Ed: Nothing but Beauty in ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Op Ed: Nothing but Beauty in ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Arts and Entertainment, Op-Ed March 27, 2017 at 8:59 pm Comments are Disabled

By Caroline Connick | Staff Writer The highly-anticipated live-action remake of Disney classic Beauty and the Beast that has stirred up massive controversy finally hit theaters on Friday, March 17. Recently, we’ve been seeing quite an impressive series of new live-action remakes of classic Disney movies from our childhood. With stunning HD quality, animation, and graphics, these films have proven quiteRead More