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Generation Wars: Why Age Cohorts Don't See Eye-to-Eye
Generational friction goes beyond TikTok and Twitter trends — experts said it has deeper roots in marketing and historical shifts.
Jillian Cote
Apr 24, 20214 min read
Reflecting on DMX's Legacy in the Rap Industry After His Death
A central figure in the ‘90s hip-hop scene, DMX was considered a trailblazer for the music genre.
Jillian Cote
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Living in Arizona Made Me Love My Home State More
Moving away from Maine helped me realize everything I love about it.
Jillian Cote
Apr 21, 20213 min read
ASU Student Makes Silver Screen Debut in Independent Film
'ALL WE HAVE,' a Tucson-based romantic drama starring ASU student Karen Marroquin, has showtimes at three metro Phoenix Harkins theaters.
Jillian Cote
Apr 16, 20214 min read
Podcasts for People Who Can't Get Into Podcasts
Sometimes choosing one from the abundance of podcasts out there is a steep task to tackle, so here are some recommendations on where to get started.
Jillian Cote
Apr 15, 20214 min read
Drag Show Puts Expression and Individuality on Display
During pride week, Herberger students and special guest Joey Jay from RuPaul's Drag Race performed a drag show for in-person and online attendees.
Jillian Cote
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Thank You, Beverly Cleary, For Comforting Me in My Curiosity
Through Cleary's stories, I was taught it was OK that I wasn't always at my best.
Jillian Cote
Apr 7, 20213 min read
'This and That' Exhibit Explores Race and Gender in Art
From braids to Barbies, Jenita Landrum's works highlight intersectionality and representation.
Jillian Cote
Apr 5, 20214 min read
How Social Media and Societal Norms Limit Female Expression Online
With the exposure that comes with online traction, some female users feel trapped as they attempt to find their way as creators in a limiting culture.
Jillian Cote
Apr 5, 20214 min read
Lana Del Rey's Complicated History of Controversy and Glamorizing Violence
An ASU research assistant professor explains how Del Rey's music has a difficult relationship with domestic abuse.
Jillian Cote
Apr 3, 20214 min read
Review: Grouplove's 'This Is This' is a Sonic Grab-Bag
The alt-rock band is back with a new release and a different sound.
Jillian Cote
Mar 24, 20213 min read
How the Music Industry Limits Black Recognition
Despite making genre-bending music, Black artists are often bound to categories of rap, hip-hop and R&B.
Jillian Cote
Mar 22, 20213 min read
Why Hollywood is Obsessed With Reboots and Revivals
For a show to succeed, all it needs is a sense of nostalgia to rake in the cash, professors say.
Jillian Cote
Mar 6, 20213 min read
Thrifting Through the Ages: How We've Strayed From Central Values
From humble roots to anti-establishment motifs, thrifting is seeing a shift toward high-end resellers.
Jillian Cote
Mar 4, 20215 min read
Where the 'Main Character' Complex Crosses the Line
At its best, the main character mindset evokes individuality and confidence. At its worst, it can foster narcissistic, apathetic tendencies.
Jillian Cote
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Dealing with ASU's Party-School Reputation as a Freshman
With everything it had to offer, ASU seemed to be perfect for me. Yet, I was still hesitant.
Jillian Cote
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Miranda Priestly Had a Major Effect on Me as a Young Woman
To see Miranda respected and feared in a setting and position so commonly held by men was impressive, and I wanted to garner that same reverence.
Jillian Cote
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Rewatching Old Cartoons Helps Ground Me
Cartoons gave me a sense of certainty when it couldn't be found anywhere else.
Jillian Cote
Jan 27, 20213 min read
Hindsight is 2020, here's to a better 2021
As the year of trials and tribulations was put behind us, the world entered 2021 with eyes open to disaster rather than being blissfully aware of the unknown.
Jillian Cote
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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