Nimona released in June 2023 and instantly blew up within the queer community. People were praising the movie left and right and recommending it to other LGBTQ+ people. And it’s no surprise why– the movie is unapologetic in its queerness, with the main character Nimona being genderfluid and her partner-in-crime Ballister being a gay man. And beyond the literal on-screen… Read more →
Growing up as a female minority I struggle to see the representation of myculture and background at even a very young age. Popular TV shows consisted of white-abledwomen usually in the first class. Just myself growing up, there was a struggle I faced when itcame to seeing representations of myself throughout the media. As I got older, I could see… Read more →
The Oscars were held on March 10, 2024. Majority of the people watch the Oscars award nights. All the celebrities come out excited, hoping to be nominated. Although, this year’s awards night was a little different. Better yet, a little alarming. As an audience we are used to seeing celebrities dress up professionally or accordingly. A huge celebrity came out… Read more →
By: Katherine Rabasco If you’re not sure who Nex Benedict was or why we are remembering them for the short life they were able to live, don’t worry. You’re in the same boat I was about two weeks ago because the media did an inadequate job covering their story. Nex Benedict was an innocent soul that was taken from this… Read more →
The sci-fi television series “Black Mirror” features different stories each episode, exploring technological advancements in our society and what the impacts of technology on our future may look like. Season 3, episode 4, “San Junipero,” presents a more optimistic view of what could happen with the evolution of technology. This episode offers a new, creative approach to queer representation in… Read more →
By Gabrielle P. Hollywood. A place where fantasy becomes reality through the works of film. When thinking of Hollywood and film I think of the Grammys, movies, directors, actors and many more talented people that bring together film productions. However, for many years Hollywood has been a sinkhole for women with fearless voices and platforms. Meaning that Hollywood has had… Read more →
By Ian H. Advertising has historically been ripe with examples of gendered exploitation to sell products. Cleaning product and food item campaigns have been (generally) focused on women, and power tools and athletic gear campaigns have (generally) been focused on men. Contemporarily, however, companies have recognized a shift in public opinion regarding gendered stereotypes and have largely responded in kind.… Read more →
By Izzy S. and Arya P. Every single day, we are exposed to media that highly influence our perspectives on gender roles. A recent event that has really caught our attention was the Theranos scandal involving Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani. This scandal was documented through the form of a docu-series that premiered on Hulu called “The Dropout”. The… Read more →
By Bailey G. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, men have been ordered to remain and help fight while women and children flee the nation. It has been mentioned that every male between the age of eighteen and sixty must remain in the nation. Why is this allowed? With no disrespect but women are always displayed as wanting… Read more →
On January first, 1963, Astro Boy became the first Japanese Anime to reach American television. Since its initial debut here in the West, it has grown immensely popular, and it has spawned an interest in Anime all across America. Before long, multicultural sensations such as Fist of the North Star, Dragon Ball Z, and Akira, started popping up in the… Read more →