Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College, Author at Study Breaks

Your Professor Is Wrong About Trigger Warnings

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Understanding how they differ from censorship is key to understanding why we need them.…

September 15, 2016

Why You Should Be Watching ‘Red vs. Blue’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Or, how I marathoned thirteen seasons of a show based on a video game I’ve never played.…

September 10, 2016

Mr. Robot Fans: If You Didn’t Understand the Twist at the End of Season 1, Here’s Why

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Many shows now expect their viewers to have a mental catalogue of iconic references, but what if you don’t?…

August 30, 2016

How to Make Your Living Space into a Community

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Four easy ideas that bring neighbors together, something you’ll be glad you have when finals/moving season comes around.…

August 24, 2016

5 Things to Look Forward to in the Next Season of ‘Game of Thrones’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

There will likely be some family reunions, though not all of them will be heartwarming.…

August 17, 2016

4 Animated Movies You Forgot About (That Aged Really Well)

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Even though you loved them as a kid, you’ll like them even more now.…

August 11, 2016

A Defense of the Embattled “Batman vs. Superman”

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

If critics were upset because the film failed to live up to their expectations, it was because they set the wrong expectations. …

August 4, 2016

Why Does Tumblr Have the Most Devoted Users?

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Users are dedicated to the site because it offers something that other social media can’t.…

July 26, 2016

What Theater Kids and Geeks Have in Common

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Character acting, improv and ridiculing outsiders? Check, check and check.…

July 20, 2016

What the Popular Reception of Pokémon Go Means for the Future

What Pokémon Go’s Popularity Means for the Future

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

By targeting a tech-savvy demographic and capitalizing on social media acclaim, the app introduced a new type of gaming phenomenon overnight.…

July 13, 2016

A Newcomer’s Perspective on “Voltron: Legendary Defender”

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Recently released on Netflix, the anime reboot has hints of “Avatar,” but riffs on more complex themes.…

July 7, 2016

What You Need to Know About J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” Production, “The Cursed Child”

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

The 8th installment of the story, a play premiering soon in London, has drawn ire from fans internationally. As it should have.…

June 28, 2016

Appreciating “The Hunger Games”: A History Major’s Perspective

Appreciating ‘The Hunger Games’ from a History Major’s Perspective

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

For a Young Adult book, Foucauldian themes make an alarming number of appearances.…

June 22, 2016

What Internet Trolls and Socrates Have in Common

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

An influencer of ivory tower education and internet flame wars, Socratic skepticism can play an inflammatory role in the age of information.…

June 14, 2016

Tony Was Right: The Ethical Lessons in ‘Captain America’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

For a superhero movie, ‘Captain America’ raises some complicated questions about personal responsibility.…

June 7, 2016

Why I Won’t Be Buying Any More ‘Captain America’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Making Captain America a Nazi not only tacitly encourages real world anti-Semitism, it spits in the face of the comic’s Jewish ancestry.…

May 31, 2016

How to Get That Cute English Major to Notice You

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

A step-by-step guide to making the most of your introductory English class.…

April 14, 2016

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