Hen Wilson and the Queer Character Before a Larger Audience Dubs a Show “Queer” Archie Wagner, University of Iowa The recent media buzz around the hit first-responder procedural “9-1-1” hints at a double standard for queer representation on tv.… May 20, 2024
Doom-Scrolling Dooms Media as We Know it Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley Doom-scrolling is doing more than just ruining our attention spans: it is transforming news and media as an enterprise.… April 21, 2024
Jinx Monsoon’s Casting Enriches The Role of Audrey in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Archie Wagner, University of Iowa How Jinx Monsoon’s casting as Audrey presents a fresh view of the character through alternative, non-cis lenses.… March 21, 2024
The Impact of Listening to Indigenous Voices in 2024 America Archie Wagner, University of Iowa What changing museum guidelines and a push for more representation of indigenous voices in award shows means for the present moment.… February 14, 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gorgeous Second Season Exacerbates Ethical Issues in Animation Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley Unethical working conditions at MAPPA studio disrupt quality in animation and recent release of season two.… February 13, 2024
Women of the Red Dragon: Chinese Mythology as a Catalyst for Feminism Emily Diaz, DePaul University The possibilities of using Chinese mythology to reclaim feminine power in a world of “submissive” Chinese women.… February 9, 2024