What the GameStop Stock Situation Says About the Power of Social Media
Photo: GameStop GameStop’s prophetic slogan ‘Power to the Players’ Since its creation, the internet has been used as a tool to connect people through niche interests. Online communities revolving around everything from classic literature to exotic...
The Psychology Behind Cult Fandoms
Photo: Cult Fandoms What do Britney Spears, the New York Yankees, and Apple have in common? They all have some of the world’s largest and most dedicated fan bases. Whether it be sports fanatics, “stans” of popular singers, or Star Wars fanatics, some of our most...
Do More Than Just “Cancel” Actors That Commit Sexual Assault, Start Firing Them
Photo: Ansel Elgort/Nino Munoz TW Upsetting Description of Sexual Assault On June 19th, 2020, a Twitter user (since deactivated) “@ItsGabby” posted a thread of events that conspired between her and the popular actor Ansel Elgort. In her tweets, she detailed an...
Was The Blockbuster Movie ‘300’ Political Satire in Disguise?
Photo: ‘300’/Warner Bros. Pictures Laconic: to speak tersely. The word comes from Laconia, the region of Greece administered by Sparta, the ancient citizens of which were famed for speaking bluntly, with few words–laconically. Over time, the...
