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The Issue of Sustainability in the Meat and Agricultural Industry

What the Research Says Research from the past few years indicate the detrimental effects of the meat industry on our planet. A 2019 study published by the Journal of Science showed that only 18% of calories produced come from the meat and dairy… Continue Reading →

Album Analysis: Dirty Computer

(Image: https://genius.com/albums/Janelle-monae/Dirty-computer)   Rarely do we encounter a piece of music that gracefully dismantles the status quo surrounding sexuality, race, gender, and identity while being catchy and feel-good. However, Janelle Monae did it in 2018 with Dirty Computer, her third studio album. As a bonus, there is an “emotion picture” associated with it.  … Continue Reading →

Album Review: Fine Line by Harry Styles

(Image: https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/ywajwv/harry-styles-new-tim-walker-album-cover-fine-line)   Although Harry Styles is frequently still associated with the now-defunct boyband One Direction, he’s made a name for himself in mainstream music through his rock-influenced solo albums that deviate from the unfortunate bubblegum pop sound to which the group… Continue Reading →

Fast Fashion and the Textile Industry

(Image: https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/can-the-fast-fashion-business-model-embrace-sustainability/2019082944992) Sustainability is a buzzword in today’s day in age, but what does it encompass? According to the University of Alberta’s Office of Sustainability, it is the practice of meeting our own needs without inhibiting the abilities of future generations to… Continue Reading →

Why You Should Know About Broadway Cares

(Image: https://twitter.com/bcefa) Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is a non-profit and grant-writing organization that fundraises to provide essential services for HIV/AIDS victims in the United States.  Since 1988, they have raised over $300 million, and they write more than 450 grants… Continue Reading →

A Short Analysis of Avenue Q

(Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenue_Q) You’d be hardpressed to find a musical fan who doesn’t like or at least appreciate Avenue Q.  With swearing puppets, self-deprecating humor, and an unapologetic examination at the struggles of life, what’s not to love? As one YouTube… Continue Reading →

RCL Blog 10

Krystal, Rachel, Bella  ENGL 137H  11/22/19     Work Plan: History of a Public Controversy    TED Talk Work Day Activity Summary  Duties of Each Member:  Krystal – Goalkeeper, research, script outline, video editing, look for images, interview Matt and Carly, help write… Continue Reading →

Why I Love Live TV Musicals

(Image: http://www.playbill.com/article/the-little-mermaid-live-ratings-how-did-abc-fare-compared-to-nbc-and-foxs-live-musicals)   Just 2 days ago, ABC premiered The Little Mermaid Live! which garnered about 9 million views that night.  It featured some pretty famous talent: namely Moana‘s Auli’i Cravalho and Queen Latifah.  While I didn’t get see it,… Continue Reading →

TED Outline

Topic: The Shift of Queer Representation in Television Purpose: Explore how LGBTQ+ representation has shifted over time, why it’s shifted, and why it matters. Thesis Statement:  The increased positive representation of LGBTQ+ individuals from the 1990s to today both implies… Continue Reading →

RCL Blog 8

What was the most helpful feedback you received in the peer review workshops? The most useful feedback was from Rachel who told me I was doing too much research and summary instead of analysis.  This was important because I have… Continue Reading →

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