Payne on Political Rhetoric: Daily Hampshire Gazette
Chair of the Communication Studies department and associate professor Greg Payne shared his expertise for a piece discussing political rhetoric and varied strategies.
Kasmer-Jacobs on Representation in Viral A Cappella Hanukkah Videos: Jewish News of Northern California
Ariella Kasmer-Jacobs, a graduate student and member of the Boston mixed-gender, young professionals, Jewish a cappella group Honorable Menschen spoke about representation and diversity in viral Jewish holiday videos, which began around 2010.
Sullivan on the Myth of Levi’s Jeans: The San Francisco Standard
Sullivan previously wrote about Strauss in his book Jeans: a Cultural History of an American Icon.
Students Amplify Voices of Those in Need through St. Anthony Shrine Collaboration: Boston Globe
Students in faculty Maria Scott’s media relations class this semester worked with St. Anthony Shrine, a Franciscan Catholic community in downtown Boston, to highlight their counseling and social services.
Gellman on College in Prisons (WGBH) and Mexico’s Electoral System (Latin American Advisor)
Gellman advocated for more support for college-in-prison programs in the state, and weighed in on the Mexican president’s plan to reconfigure elections.
New Yorker Names Pak’s Clytaemnestra Top Film of 2022
New Yorker film critic Richard Brody wrote “I compile the movies that imposed themselves on memory and … have provided enduring pleasures and illuminations.”
Hawkins on Potential Effects of Black Twitter’s Demise: The Conversation
Assistant Professor Deion Hawkins writes about the future of Black Twitter, particularly in the context of police brutality and racism, now that Elon Musk owns Twitter.
Romanska on Four Plays Dramatizing the kidnapping of Children during Wars: The Conversation
Performing Arts professor and theatre scholar Magda Romanska writes for the academic news site The Conversation about works from the 13th century-present that examine the kidnapping of children during conflict, as media report on the kidnapping and forced adoption of Ukranian children by Russians.
Miller on Pole Dancing’s Initial Use : Giddy
Pole dancing dates back to the 12th century.
Whetsell Reflects on Budd Friedman’s Comedic Legacy: New York Times
Comedic Arts faculty Tripp Whetsell shared his admiration and respect for the late comedian and actor Budd Friedman, who recently passed, in a New York Times piece. Friedman was the founder of the legendary Improv comedy clubs, first opened in New York City in 1963.