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More “Low Culture” Please

Why elitism doesn’t help culture

Culture, latestimageLuke MaddrenNovember 1, 2020culture, low culture, high culture, elitist, classism, money, model of culture, objectivty

A Q&A With Non-Binary Filmmaker Donta Storey

A Q&A With Non-Binary Filmmaker Donta Storey

“It’s more than a [diversity] quota. It is setting the tone to change the world.”

Culture, latestwordLucy StoverOctober 26, 2020non-binary, film, donta storey, actor, writer, producer, director, sexuality, black community, queerness

A Casual’s Guide to “Among Us”

A Casual’s Guide to “Among Us”

What exactly is this little game, and why the hell does it involve us lying to our friends and shooting them into space?

latestimage, CultureBryan Crowe JrOctober 26, 2020game, among us, crewmates, imposter, gameplay, streaming

Why Your Favorite Corp Doesn’t Care About BLM

Why Your Favorite Corp Doesn’t Care About BLM

And why it’s a bigger deal than you think

latestimage, CultureAnastasia PowellOctober 22, 2020BLM, corporation, black lives matter, racism, discrimination, bipoc employees

Calling It Out

Calling It Out

Why catcalling on college campuses (and everywhere) needs to end

Culture, latestimageEmma LambiasoOctober 22, 2020sexual harassment, catcalling, microagression, assault, harassment

What to Expect When Quarantining at the Sheraton

What to Expect When Quarantining at the Sheraton

So you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and need to quarantine. What happens now?

latestword, CultureJenn KimOctober 21, 2020quarantine, isolation, coronavirus, sheraton, hotel syracuse, social distancing

Assessing Acceptance

Assessing Acceptance

Exploring LGBTQ+ acceptance at SU

latestimage, CultureKailey NorusisOctober 14, 2020LGBTQ, LGBTQ community, campus pride, lgbtq acceptance, lgbtq concerns

Domestic Violence, The Danger Behind Quarantine

Domestic Violence, The Danger Behind Quarantine

Domestic abuse is flourishing in the conditions created by COVID-19

latestword, CultureMeg AprillOctober 6, 2020domestic violence, quarantine, coronavirus, COVID-19, physical violence, pandemic, relationships, mental health, mental health issues

The Alarming Mentality of Competitive Running

The Alarming Mentality of Competitive Running

Watch for silent calls of help

latestword, CultureLibby CultraOctober 3, 2020competitive running, running, nervous, anxiety, exercise, mental health, sports, self-care, mental illness