By Mackenzie Currie Why is art important? Is it needed for a long-standing career? Is it of equal importance as sports and sciences? At first glance, these questions could be answered with a simple, “Art isn’t important.” However, a look into history may change that attitude towards this field. Art is a way of expression or a way to convey a story. It has allowed people to express emotions without using words. Let’s take the Renaissance, for example. During a time … [Read more...]
Mass murderers and media coverage: The fame-seeking killers
On September 15, 2004, a 24-year-old man in the United Kingdom set out on a mission—but not the kind of mission on which a typical young adult embarks. This particular young man set out on a two-day murder spree. Wearing a ski mask and armed with a knife, he killed four people, including a geriatric couple, in their own homes. When finally apprehended and interrogated, the man was happy to admit to the killings and his eerie reasoning behind them—he wanted nothing more than to … [Read more...]
Breonna’s story: The need for police reform
“I know we did the legal, moral and ethical thing that night,” Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly wrote in an email to his fellow officers. Mattingly was one of three Louisville officers involved in the botched drug raid and subsequent murder of Breonna Taylor in March. The officers were attempting to serve a no-knock warrant, which was related to Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, and eventually entered the home through the use of a battering ram. Taylor’s current boyfriend, who was in the apartment with Taylor, … [Read more...]
How female professors experience discrimination
Although university administrations across the board may have the same written standards and guidelines for all faculty and staff members regardless of sex, the reality is that women working in universities are simply not viewed the same way as males. According to the American Association of University Professors, “Salaries for women full-time faculty members continue to lag behind those paid to men.” Their study of the 2018-19 academic year found that, on average, women were paid less … [Read more...]
Lebanon: Strength in the midst of pain
My life was changed for eternity. It was around 2 p.m. on the afternoon of August 4, as I was washing dishes in the kitchen of my new apartment, when I heard CNN, playing live in my living room behind me, report, “explosion in Beirut!” Just beginning to type this piece makes my heart race, as I fight the tears, in recalling how terrible it was to watch my home disappear in that explosion. I jumped away from the sink and marched into the living room, thinking, “It’s just another car bomb, … [Read more...]
Embodying positivity
Scrolling through social media platforms, society can be bombarded by posts encouraging body positivity for both men and women. However, it is a lot easier to encourage body positivity than it is to actually embody it. For example, this February, Abercrombie & Fitch announced the launch of its new ad campaign called ‘Face You Fierce.’ The store that previously targeted only ‘attractive’ people has transitioned to targeting a new diverse and inclusive audience. Despite their … [Read more...]
Bob Dylan’s mystifying masterpiece
Created by one of popular music’s most charismatic and vital figures, the 1975 album “Blood on the Tracks” helped to demolish all past preconceptions of Bob Dylan’s carefully crafted public image while hurtling him to the commercial forefront of music yet again. And it excels at making grown men (me) cry. Before “Blood on the Tracks” became one of the most critically acclaimed albums of all time, Dylan had to endure a long creative hiatus. It seemed that the bard of the ’60s was not … [Read more...]
Super Bowl ads change course
According to the Wall Street Journal, the price of a Super Bowl commercial was five times more expensive in 2019 than it was in 1995. Today, for one company or brand to score a Super Bowl ad, they must pay upward of $5 million. The three brands that typically own the most ad space during the Super Bowl are Anheuser-Busch InBev, Pepsico and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which means that these three brands are also contributing the most money toward the ads. While the cost for a … [Read more...]
It’s not just better––it’s Good’s
By Connor Carr Since the 1940’s, Good’s Candy Shop has been gracing the Anderson area with delicious chocolates. In 1992 Randy Good took control of the business. Then in 2003, he created a brand-new facility on 53rd Street, which is now the main extension of the business. Many students from AU come every week to enjoy quality ice cream with quality friends. At this facility, Good’s makes virtually all of the chocolate, ice cream and fudge that they serve. When asked what makes … [Read more...]
Not guilty until proven guilty
July 27, 1996: a day that shocked and stirred an entire nation. While millions of families huddled around their television screens to watch the Summer Olympics, a bomb had been planted in Centennial Park. Locating the bomb mere moments before it detonated, security officer Richard Jewell was able to save hundreds of lives. Jewell’s “hero” title quickly morphed into “villain” when he became a suspect in the FBI’s investigation. 24-hour media coverage of the investigation led to intense public … [Read more...]