Category Archives: Fall 2010

Popular Culture and Photography

Posted on October 10, 2013 by psupopculture

When I began to write this post about the photography series on children and television that I mentioned in class, I was reminded of several other outstanding photographers.  I decided to include them here as the work of all three … Continue reading →

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Model Blog Entries

Posted on January 25, 2011 by psupopculture

The first blog entry is due on Monday 1/31.  There will not be an additional reflective writing due on Wednesday as called for by the syllabus. The following blog entries are all excellent models of a well done assignment.  They … Continue reading →

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Emo: The Rise and Downfall

Posted on November 30, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Ryan Today, upon hearing the word “emo,” most young people will associate the word with black fingernail polish, tight pants, and songs of broken hearts. Most are unaware that this word was coined before some of them were even … Continue reading →

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Fiji Water

Posted on November 30, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Jubal Ah, that first drink from the bottle of Fiji water that you purchased in little store in Smith. Maybe you’ve been waiting through an entire class for that big gulp of boutique h2o. You’re aware that people notice … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 30, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Mary This weekend was a tough one for me, and many other poor souls who ended up working on one of the most dreaded days of the year for most retail workers, Black Friday. I ended up working all … Continue reading →

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The Effect of Technology

Posted on November 30, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Joel In our world today technology has for the most part taken over almost every aspect of it. Whether it be manufacturing a car, reading the news, remembering important dates or communicating with a person; technology does it all … Continue reading →

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Time For Change: When the Logo Becomes the Problem

Posted on November 29, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Jonathan One of the best representations of the ideas and concepts covered by this class is the logo based American flag that graces the top of this website. After revisiting the Klein article and the piece by Lasn, I … Continue reading →

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A New Low for Reality Television

Posted on November 29, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Erika I was recently listening to the radio when an advertisement came on advertising a new television show called “Bridalplasty”. The show consists of brides competing in order to win various plastic surgeries to make them perfect for their … Continue reading →

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Reality Television and the New Type of Celebrity

Posted on November 24, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Jessica The X-Factor is a British television program similar to American Idol. It is a singing competition in which thousands of people across the U.K. audition for the show at open casting calls and once chosen, compete each week … Continue reading →

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Right to Remain Silent

Posted on November 23, 2010 by psupopculture

By: Brittney As I was laboring through the many readings we did this weekend for Monday, I was relieved to be able to sit back and listen to the news story from This American Life, The Right to Remain Silent.  … Continue reading →

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