If you were to judge the state of the media from the 2013 report, you’d think an obituary for news organizations, particularly newspapers and television news, was imminent. Where might you read such an obit though? I suppose the news would break on Twitter, then be developed into a full Yahoo article or YouTube video…
#SLAM Media Report
My end of the term research paper, #SLAM: What News Media and Journalism could learn from Professional Wrestling, has been turned into a web experience and is now available. Follow the link below to check out #SLAM and share it using the title hashtag if you like it. #SLAM Media Report Ciao, ciao for now,…
Lindenwood’s Curious Gender Studies Affair
Earlier this year, Lindenwood University announced the implementation of a Gender Studies program minor. Despite being known as the Lindenwood College for Women until 1969, the university hadn’t offered a degree program in women’s or gender studies until now. Learn More About Lindenwood’s History Gender Studies program founder, Dr. Heather Brown-Hudson said, “This University still…
Long Live Spartacus!
Tonight is the series finale of the Starz’s Spartacus, and as Batiatus (John Hannah) once said, “The Gods have seen fit to spread cheeks and ram cock in ass.” In the wake of Sparatucs’ impending conclusion here’s a list of my favorite moments and characters: Favorite Battle Scene: Spartacus vs. Crixus – Season 1: Blood…
The Chilling Warmth of “Snow Fall”
Winter has ended. Her snow gives way to the blossoms of spring, and her chilling air has been replaced by a cool pollinated breeze. Spring rains and sunshine inspire life and growth as activity resumes. The afternoon is partly cloudy – storms are approaching. A tornado watch has been issued and the breeze increases its speed. Blossoms…
WrestleMania 29 Predictions & Results
Fast Results: The Miz def. Wade Barrett to become the new Intercontinental Champion The Shield def. Randy Orton, Sheamus, Big Show Mark Henry def. Ryback Team Hell No def. Dolph Ziggler & Big E Langston w/ AJ Lee to retain Tag Team Championships Fandango def. Chris Jericho Alberto Del Rio def. Jack Swagger to retain…
Never Going Back: The Fight for Marriage Equality
“The only reason they [gays and lesbians] want to be legally married is that they want money, money, money. They want the federal, state and county money that has been set aside for a man and female…They should not be allowed to have it. Marriage is only between a man and a woman,” says Sandra…
Supreme Court convenes for Marriage Equality
Today the United States Supreme Court is in session to begin discussing Marriage Equality. Where will you stand on this day? I’m standing on the right side of history. Love is love. Live and let live. I support marriage equality and full-fledged equal rights for every American citizen.
ENTERTAINMENT news: The Magical World of Disney
Disney has been the talk of Tinseltown this past week – from the strong weekend opening of Oz, The Great and Powerful ($79 million) to the announcement that Disney is shutting down their 2-D, hand-drawn animation division. This week, Disney is adding more fuel to their blazing wildfire: they’re “re-imagining” Beauty and the Beast. The newest…
ENTERTAINMENT news: Bates Motel & American Horror Story 3
By now it’s no surprise that classic horror stories and characters are taking over primetime television, just look at the growing list of established or upcoming shows (American Horror Story, Bates Motel, Dracula, Hannibal, The Following, etc.) of the genre. On March 18, A&E will be premiering Bates Motel, a prequel series that explores the “origins” of Norman Bates. Bates, portrayed by…
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