pop culture

Tonight's blog is dedicated to a band that has shaped a small piece of my life. That band is, for better or worse, Metallica.  Read More »

Does much truly influence what decisions we make within our own friendships and relationships?  Read More »

I have really wanted to end this all-too-short series regarding the birth of what Chomsky has called the "Public Relations" industry, and specifically the way in which one arm of it, in particular the media, has grown by leaps and bounds both in power, and more recently in stupidity.  Read More »

Some will argue that the portrayal of homosexuality on television means that our culture has opened up enough to accept gays and lesbians. While this may be true for some, one may also argue that it is the context in which they are seen, that truly determines that. If done so by marketing stereotypes, then a realistic view isn’t attainable.  Read More »

Another season of great television is upon us! I don’t watch much TV anymore, as I only have the capability to watch DVD’s in my apartment. But Grey’s is definitely a guilty pleasure!!!  Read More »

I usually don't like to watch tv unless I'm totally bored and last night was one of those times. I was flipping through the channels and I came across VH1 and MTV. Now, I know that MTV doesn't play music anymore (boo!!) but I still thought that it should have SOME reference to music since it is MUSIC television.  Read More »

Most of us have probably heard of the tween pop sensation, Miley Cyrus, the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus, and many of older teens often feel the urge to vomit at the sight of yet one more billboard or just the mention of her name. (I am pretty sure that it's more than just me who feels that way). I personally have a history of hating on teen pop sensations...  Read More »

Chronicles of a Broke College Student: Part 1.
Part 1: The Starving Artist.  Read More »