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Coronavirus Unveiling Deeply Rooted Racism

April 24, 2020 By Marissa Brown Leave a Comment

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, it has unveiled racial disparity around the world. In America, xenophobic attacks have ensued toawrds Asian, specfically Chinese, communities. These attacks began based on the assumption that the Coronavirus had begun in China. While researchers are still working on finding out the origins of the virus, racial tensions around the world are rising. America isn’t the only country currently experiencing cases of xenophobia and racial inequality, but it is happening in China as well. It has been reported that there has been prejudice treatment of Africans in China and here is why.

Filed Under: News, Opinion/Editorial Tagged With: america, china, coronavirus, race

Different Media Perspectives on Body Shaming Lizzo

April 24, 2020 By Azayla Rodriguez Leave a Comment

Lizzo is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress who is a big supporter and advocate for body positivity. There has been circulating media of people “fat shaming” Lizzo or making insensitive comments regarding her body. I analyzed three different sources which included Twitter, AM2DM BuzzFeed News, and Nick Reed’s podcast. All three of these sources are different forms of media such as social media, TV, and radio.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Opinion/Editorial Tagged With: body, health, lizzo, music

5 In-Home Ways to Stay Active

April 13, 2020 By Azayla Rodriguez Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way everyone is living their daily lives. Due to the pandemic, people are suggested to stay at home in quarantine, practice social distancing, and avoid as much interaction with others as possible. However, this does not interrupt staying mentally and physically active. Below are 5 ways one can stay active while being in the house.

Filed Under: Opinion/Editorial Tagged With: COVID-19

COVID-19: Through The Eyes of Boomers

April 13, 2020 By Cierra Franklin Leave a Comment

Generation X, Millennials, and Gen.Z have taken to various social media platforms to express their thoughts and feelings on how they are staying safe, their coping mechanisms, and how they are acclimating to the new normal in an on-the-go America. However, there seems to be little coverage on Corona through the eyes of Boomers, so here are the thoughts and experiences of 5 Boomers.

Filed Under: News, Opinion/Editorial Tagged With: coronavirus

Hey 2020 Presidential Candidates, Time Is Up For Private Correctional Facilities

April 13, 2020 By Cierra Franklin Leave a Comment

From Orange Is The New Black, to Locked Up, to Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons, it is clear that Americans have an affinity for crime-based shows, and media streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu are catering to the wants and needs of the masses. For many, the grittiness and rawness of the hour-long shows, keep many entertained and coming back for more each week. However, for those “inside” those sixty minutes are more like six years and do not come with a remote to change the channel or disconnect from the dysfunction. For inmates at incentivized correctional institutions, it is no walk in the park and the only silver lining for them is defunding private correctional facilities, a five billion sector.

Filed Under: Opinion/Editorial Tagged With: prison

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We take special pride in The Alchemist. The student ran newspaper was the first publication distributed on the campus of Brenau University. The Alchemist went viral in Fall 2006. It has been over 100 years since the first article was printed, and has since evolved into the prominent platform for students to leave a legacy through their writing.

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