To call America a post-race country is to suggest that racial prejudice, preference, and discrimination do not exist. It implies that, in America, everyone is treated equally and does not face challenges due to the color of their skin. This is simply not true. While the idea of “color blindness” and a post-racial society sounds […]
Author: Megan Dougherty
Even If It’s a Lie (demo) by Matt Maltese
Matt Maltese has been making music that pulls at my heartstrings for a while now. He has a way of writing creating simple tracks that have trememndous effect on the listener. His songs are self-described “piano music” with emotion-filled vocals. One song that has stuck with me since I first heard it is titled “Even […]
Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
I hate to write about someone I’ve already written about because I really like including a variety of artists on this blog, but as soon as I heard this song I knew I had to write about it. As we know, Taylor has had a huge influence on me as both a person and a […]
deja vu by Olivia Rodrigo
Ever since High School Musical: The Musical: The Series aired, I’ve been a fan of Oliva Rodrigo. From songs from the show to her debut single “Drivers License”, I’ve loved her music. “Drivers License” hit number one on the charts within a week of its release and took the record for most single-day streams on […]
Josh by Peach PRC
This week has been depressingly gloomy in terms of weather. It rained at least every other day and I found myself struggling to feel motivated because of it. The song “Josh” by Peach PRC was one motivator for me, along with copious amounts of coffee. Peach PRC is an Australian singer-songwriter and has come out […]
Issue Brief
After a while of consideration, I have decided to address the issue of how taking away arts courses and extracurriculars affects the mental health of students. This topic is an intervention on a policy discussion because while many teachers and parents encourage students to express their creativity and use creative courses as an outlet, many […]
Love Story (Taylor’s Version)
I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift since I was eight years old, which seems crazy to me. I remember sitting in the back of my mom’s minivan and hearing “Love Story” on the radio, which was the first time I ever heard her music. Without hearing that song, I probably wouldn’t have ever gotten […]
Cool Girl by Dodie
Dodie, or “dodie” as she stylizes it, is a 25 year old singer-songwriter from Essex. She has released three EPs and has nearly three million monthly listeners on Spotify. The singer began her career on YouTube, where she posted covers and plenty of original songs. Her debut album, Build A Problem, is being released this […]
Reflections on Deliberations
I think my group succeeded in creating a solid information base. In the personal stake section of our deliberation, we shared our personal and emotional experiences with the issue. We discussed with the participants how gender bias and stereotypes in entertainment media have affected us, whether it be through magazines or film. Many participants shared […]
Half Love by Red Hearse
Red Hearse is a trio of insanely talented individuals who all came together to make music. Jack Antonoff, known for his work with huge stars like Taylor Swift and Lorde, Sounwave who has worked with Beyoncé and Mary J Blige, and Sam Dew who has multiple Grammy nominations under his belt. This week, I’ve been […]