Many shows have attempted to include diverse, neurodivergent characters in their show, such as The Big Bang Theory, The Good Doctor, and Sherlock. Whether movies or TV shows have done a good job at representing neurodivergent characters is up to debate. However, as we strive for more diversity, we see more neurodivergent characters on mainstream […]
Entertainment
Expectations For the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Super Bowl Sunday is a fan-favorite day for any sports spectator. Since the first game was played in 1967, it has become a stable or canonized event in the sports entertainment field. The next Super Bowl game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 13. Many argue that Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial holiday […]
Educational and Entertainment Events Celebrating Black History Hosted by the Intercultural Center
The Intercultural Center, located on the second floor of the Student Center, is a source of support and guidance for many students of color at Monmouth University. They attempt to, successfully, foster an atmosphere of inclusivity at the university by providing a space and activities for the students. This space is key for communal support […]
Overheated Brings the Heat Against Capitalism
Climate journalist Kate Aronoff’s book Overheated serves as a call to action against climate change, focusing primarily on how politicization and polarization have effectively stalled meaningful mitigation. The first section of the book, titled “New Denial, Old Ideas,” deals with the history of climate denialism in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of where […]
Bad Bunny Promotes Spanglish Among Latin Americans
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican musician and artist with a wide fan base in North, Central, and South America. According to Billboard estimates, Bad Bunny’s last tour “ El Último Tour Del Mundo’’ sold for an estimated $64 to $85 million in revenue (“Bad Bunny”). His […]
The Media In Support of Mental Health
There is a lot to be said when discussing the benefits and disadvantages of the media in relation to mental health. Likely because of demand, there is a consistent wave of negative representation and dramatized scenes for the sake of shock value. Many of these TV shows depict mental health and mental illness as taboo, […]
Identity, Misrepresentation, and Tokenism
As we continue to have progressive discussions, we have begun questioning how much the media impacts our perceptions of the self and others. Our sense of identity is highly impacted by the entertainment representation we see; we model our behaviors after those who we come to identify with.Hence, it is important that as we socially […]
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Turns 15
This month, my favorite video game of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, turns fifteen years old.For years, I’ve wanted a justification to cover this masterpiece in writing; journalistic integrity be damned.So, before I hand the reins to another excellent writer and editor, I decided to take a deep dive into why Twilight […]
HAWKEYE: A Bullseye For The MCU
Disney wishes you a Marvel Christmas and a Hawkeye New Year; the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is back at it again, as the first two episodes of a new Marvel show, Hawkeye, were released on Nov. 24, now streaming on Disney+. The show takes place one year after the events of the mega blockbuster movie […]
Gen Z and Classic Lit: How Older Books Can Teach Newer Generations
Different forms of communication are key in having any healthy relationship, and this includes the dialogue held between Gen Z-ers and Millennials. Oftentimes we see generations connecting via music, art, movie references, and slang, despite the temporal differences. Through reading, educators and students may have a much smoother relationship that facilitates teaching, bonding, and learning. […]