By Kimberly Allen Several writers create a link between the college sports industry to the ancient slavery era described in the History books. The idea is that the slaves worked endlessly and all they got in return was room and board with occasional meals while their masters gained enormous wealth. While in college sports, the... Continue Reading →
Staying Together for the Kids is Only Causing More Problems
By Ashley Hayford In 2009, Alice Morrin was shot and killed in her home by her husband who had then shot and killed himself with their two children in the house. The reasoning behind his actions, they just were not meant to be. They had talked about getting a divorce for a while, but they... Continue Reading →
F is for Felon Forever
By Carmen Rodriguez Jose, my domestic partner, left his grandparents' loving home and traveled to New York. He was searching for his biological father but he had to stay with his Aunt because his father was in jail for selling drugs. Jose’s aunt lived in a very rough housing project and to blend in Jose... Continue Reading →
Children as Consumers
By Nayomi Dasanayake Have you ever thought who could be an advertiser’s targeted audience? An advertiser’s dream? Would you be surprised if I told you they are kids? Strategy is important to be successful in advertising and generate revenue, so it is important for advertisers to know and understand their audience’s needs and wants. Marketers... Continue Reading →
Visual Analysis: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
By Kelly Matthews The worst thing you can do to someone is blame them for something they didn’t do or control. For decades, women have been brainwashed to think that the reason they have been sexually assaulted is because they caused it upon themselves. This is why today we have posters like this made. To... Continue Reading →
Should E-Sports be Considered Sports?
By Jerry Adjoyi Leah Jackson mentioned in "The Rise of ESports in America” that over the years, electronic sports, also known as E-sports, have progressed significantly. Millions of people both watch and play E-sports. Games like Dota 2, League of Legends, and StarCraft are popular in the E-sports community and are played professionally. The definition... Continue Reading →
Violent Video Games Should Not Be the Only Excuse
By Leslie Flippen, Jr. The tragic shooting events in Colorado and Connecticut have reignited the debate on the effects of the media. This time, the spotlight shines on a familiar and popular source of entertainment: video games, specifically violent ones. Politicians, psychologists, and parents all have clashed swords on the argument that violent video games... Continue Reading →
