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The Simpsons: A Case Study in Media Evolution

Written by Kabir Mahajan, a writer. Since its debut in 1989, Matt Groening’s The Simpsons has, unequivocally, become a cultural icon. References to it are seemingly everywhere, with the family’s faces plastered on rides in theme parks too and featured in memes spread across the Internet. Over its run, the show has altered its portrayal of a “stereotypical” family, adapted its approach to social issues, … Continue reading The Simpsons: A Case Study in Media Evolution

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King Meets Márquez: It and One Hundred Years of Solitude

Written by Amann Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief. Note from the Editor: I found this story when combing through my Google Drive for an English essay on The Great Gatsby. It struck me as particularly fitting that, once rereading this piece, I found that I’d replicated many of the same ideas in the new essay I’d written; like the Buendías and the Losers’ Club, I found my history … Continue reading King Meets Márquez: It and One Hundred Years of Solitude

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The Case for Comics

Written by Sophia Turean, a writer. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of comics? Childish drawings, cheap gags, and maybe some crass humor. You probably don’t think “educational.” I would like to make a case for comics to be seen as educational and used as such, starting with my favorite, xkcd by Randall Munroe.  xkcd promises to be “a webcomic … Continue reading The Case for Comics

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