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Marie Antoinette: Icône Gay
L'extravagance et féminité ‘camp' de Marie Antoinette procurent des concepts résonants avec la communauté gay. Sa capacité de créer une vie excessive, dramatique, créative, performative et élégante dans le contexte du décor, mode et esprit procure d'inspiration pour l'expressionnisme authentique et bizarre aujourd'hui.

Jillian Cote
Dec 17, 20254 min read


2024 ASU MLK Jr. Student Servant-Leadership Awardee Aims to Shine Light on Indigenous Business Expertise
Ebelacker has been selected as Arizona State University's 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Student Servant-Leadership awardee and will be honored on Jan. 18 as part of ASU's annual MLK Jr. Celebration Breakfast.

Jillian Cote
Jan 2, 20244 min read


One Tour More: Alum Returns to ASU Gammage for Second Time as Beloved 'Les Misérables' Character
5 years after his initial return to Tempe venue, Nick Cartell has reprised the role of Jean Valjean in new Broadway tour.

Jillian Cote
Nov 30, 20233 min read


'FOOD' Performance Brings the 'Sublime Ridiculous' to ASU Gammage
Audience interaction is a core feature of creator Geoff Sobelle's work.

Jillian Cote
Oct 5, 20233 min read


ASU Gammage Hosts Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards
ASU Gammage hosted the annual High School Musical Theatre Awards, an opportunity for young Valley artists to be celebrated and showcase their skills, on May 27.

Jillian Cote
Jun 5, 20232 min read


ASU Alumna Designs Red Carpet Gown for Tony Awards
Arizona State University alumna Abigail Davis has always had her heart set on the world of fashion.

Jillian Cote
May 31, 20234 min read


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


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


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
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