Dr. Ali Behdad, UCLA literature professor and director of the Center for Near Eastern Studies, gave a talk titled “The Right to Look: Photography and Colonial Vision” on Nov. 14 at Pomona College’s Rose Hills Theater.
Tag: Media
Girl Power: How ‘Normal People’ redefines sex and connection
Amidst the ploys for human connection of the early pandemic, the TV show “Normal People” was released. Anna Peterson SC ’25 writes about how the series’ sex scenes deviate from typical depictions of intimacy.
OPINION: Get canceled
If Kim does it, so can we: Tania Azhang PZ ’25 and Adam Akins PZ ’27 invite you to state your opinions and claim your voice in spite the fear of being canceled.
Aaron Sorkin tells all: writing, managing criticism and why he loves what he does
On Nov. 7 at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater, Emmy-winning writer-director-producer Aaron Sorkin spoke with Claremont High School theater educator Krista Carson Elhai as part of the ongoing speaker series “Scripps Presents.” Sorkin shared wisdom and his struggles during his ascent in the entertainment industry.
Kit’s Controller Corner: Bridget — The fight for positive trans representation from cis creators
Trans representation in the media is scant as it is. Columnist Kit Kumar PO ’25 reflects on trans representation in the video game industry, particularly by cisgender creatives.
OPINION: Netflix is desensitizing you to murder
“You,” which follows an obsessive stalker through a killing spree, is glorifying murder, argues Tess McHugh PO ‘25. And the repercussions are serious.
OPINION: “Sad girl music,” and why fan culture is bad for art
The recent treatment of singer-songwriter Mitski by her fans has illuminated how the way we consume art in the digital age could be harmful to both artist and the audience, argues Nikki Smith SC ‘25.
OPINION: Queer representation doesn’t always look the way you expect
It’s time we recognize the potential for queer-coded characters to be meaningful to the queer community while recognizing the harmful motives behind “queerbaiting”, writes Eliza Powers PO ‘25.
OPINION: The left must protect free speech in the digital age
The left should care about social media platforms weaponizing misinformation rules to influence public opinion, says Carter Moyer HM ’24.
OPINION: Don’t be more lenient on caregivers who kill their disabled dependents
OPINION: Giving more sympathy to caregivers who commit filicide against people with disabilities is ableist and unfair to the filicide victims, Luciénne Reyes ’24 writes.