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Popular Culture of Freedom

Posted on February 6, 2017 by psupopc

In American society today, we all believe our nation is full of freedom, open mind, and faithfulness. American society is always in revolutionary, and it has changed more rapidly today because of technologies. It is easy to notice how our … Continue reading →

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The Weight of the World on Our Shoulders By: Holly

Posted on November 23, 2014 by psupopc

The Weight of the World on Our Shoulders By:  Holly Powell I spend the majority of my day inside. If I’m not indoors I’m walking feverishly to get to an enclosed space whether it be a building at school, my … Continue reading →

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Loren Knuths

Posted on November 25, 2013 by psupopc

Television Evolution in Pop Culture   Though the years since its creation, television has grown and evolved from something of a small rarity in households to a main core aspects in many lives. In the 1940’s during the early years … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of TV and Film: Reality TV

Posted on November 23, 2013 by psupopc

By: Jamie Weisman The Evolution of TV and Film: Reality TV        Reality television is a cultural phenomenon that has captivated the world. Whether you like it or not one thing is clear, it has changed the way … Continue reading →

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Aliens in popular culture

Posted on October 23, 2013 by psupopc

by Ali Popular culture is determined by multiple factors and life experiences. Some of us have different experiences that change the way we look at a particular topic or situation. One particular phenomenon that is still a mystery is aliens … Continue reading →

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Hipster Style

Posted on October 23, 2013 by psupopc

Topic Selection “Hipster Style” For the end of the term I propose we learn about the hipster trend and specifically how Portland has become associated with it. This seems to be a big popular phenomenon in Portland but also around … Continue reading →

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Super Hero Phenomenon

Posted on October 21, 2013 by psupopc

Super Heroes             If one were to look at the records for top grossing movies of the year, decade, even all time, you might see one of the more commonly occurring genres are super hero movies. I think that would … Continue reading →

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Easy. Breezy. Beautiful. Product Placements.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by psupopc

By: Tai How do we understand reality TV within the context of the increasing commercialization of popular culture (you might think of product placement and advertisement within reality TV)? In today’s entertainment world, it’s hard not to be bombarded with … Continue reading →

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Foundations for Relationships: Can it Still Be Found?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by psupopc

By: Tai In a world where most of our population is dominated by spending the majority of our time online, its no surprise to see that youths lead the frontline. The article Protecting Youths from Online Harassment, published by the Harvard Mental … Continue reading →

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Social Justice, Pretty Pictures: Adventures on Tumblr

Posted on May 9, 2012 by psupopc

By Michelle Tumblr is a great, endless timesuck; an infinite stream of pretty “alternative” girls, Ron Swanson, Doctor Who, fancy French New Wave film stills, Nicki Minaj gifs, cats, and nineties nostalgia. I tried to give up tumblr sometime last … Continue reading →

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