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This satirical cartoon, titled Conspicuous Consumption, 1993, displays how the materialistic and ostentatious nature of society of today differs from 1993). Artwork courtesy of Tom Cheney, published on March 28th, 2017 in The New Yorker.

Art’s Place in Contemporary Culture

Olivia Abraham March 14, 2024

The diminishing appeal of the arts could not be more apparent than in today’s society. Current surveys reveal that Americans are essentially abandoning cultural institutions. Since the early 2000s, fewer...

(Executive producing showrunners Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss onstage during the 81st Golden Globe Awards nominations).
Photo courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter.

The 2024 Golden Globes: A Fresh Start with New Ownership

Olivia Abraham February 20, 2024

The anticipation surrounding the 2024 Golden Globes surpassed the usual excitement that annually comes with this event. This is largely due to the fact that the awards show underwent an appreciable transformation...

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Winter Book Selections

Olivia Abraham December 30, 2023

Reading during the winter months offers a distinct experience, and for me, three works of literature specifically stand out in their ability to convey the essence of this particular time. Philip Pullman’s...

Why Students from Low-Income Homes Are Cheated in Education

Why Students from Low-Income Homes Are Cheated in Education

Olivia Abraham May 24, 2022

"rossier.usc.edu" Receiving a decent education is of the highest priority for countless individuals. While certain students go through lengths to learn to their...

Full House’s Impact on Depictions of TV Families

Olivia Abraham February 28, 2022

"imdb.com" On January 19th, 2022, American comedian and actor Bob Saget passed away. Although he was mainly known for his place in stand-up comedy, Saget was additionally a memorable figure on...

Recent Merck/Pfizer Pills

Olivia Abraham December 12, 2021

On October 11th, 2021, pharmaceutical company Merck submitted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a COVID-19 treatment pill. On Tuesday...

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