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Jazz Appreciation Month, founded by the Smithsonian, comes in April of each year. Though young people seem to appreciate jazz less than the older generations, jazz carries power and importance in its origins and musicians. (Courtesy of erikjgreene on Flickr).
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Have you heard of it? If you haven’t, you’re not alone.
First, a relevant disclaimer: article is written by a white woman who comes from a place of privilege, and I’d love for any non-white individual to contribute their opinions on jazz if they so wish. The last thing I want is to accidentally come off as any sort of Damien Chazelle white savior character.
Read MoreCapitalist feminism has become a trendy way to bait feminists into spending money. The band Tramp Stamps are attempting to use the same tactic that has been used for decades, but have been called out on this tactic by individuals who frequent TikTok. (Courtesy of Jay Morrison on Flickr).
The Tramp Stamps are that band whom the internet loathes right now. Their social media presence alone provides an indication as to why these women are being ruthlessly cyberbullied on TikTok.
But cringy lyrics and auto tuned vocals would be tolerable if they were the band’s only offense. Beyond overt marketing strategies that have yet to fool a soul, this band’s general aesthetic, lyrics and themes give a sinister impression of anti-feminism via the caricature method.
Read MoreThe era of the Tumblr Girl was defined by images like the one above. The aesthetic and soft lighting of social media images in 2012 were moulded by influencer Acacia Brinley and her presence on the Tumblr app. (Courtesy of Random__Alex on Flickr).
Social media has recently narrowed in on specific ways that women can act to put other women down—see “the pick me girl” or “the girl who wants your boyfriend/chill girl” trends of TikTok. But before society became self-aware, there was Acacia Brinley, at the exact wrong place at the exact wrong time.
Internalized misogyny has been the enemy of women for as long as society has been dominated by men, but the girls on Instagram and Twitter were so cruel and unrelenting from 2012-2015 that their actions seem monstrous today.
Read MoreSorry in advance, my dear friend Ginny Weasley: Harry Potter is not a good boyfriend. Honestly, I wish you’d break up with him and maybe go to Hogsmeade with me instead, but hey, whatever, I’m glad it’s working out for you two.
Just so you know, though, I saw Harry walk into a wall the other day. He broke his glasses and then he stood up and pretended nothing happened and kept walking. So there’s that.
And can we talk about how Harry is oblivious to everything that isn’t ‘relevant to Harry’s story?’ He didn’t realize Dumbledore was gay until I told him to his face, and even then, after I explained how many times I’d seen Dumbledore flirting with Snape, he shook his head and refused to believe me. As if he hadn’t walked in on Dumbledore kissing Slughorn in sixth year.
Also, Harry Potter is so, so bad at magic. He needed a cheater’s guide to potions just to pass that class. Every time I tell him his glasses are broken again, he pretends he likes them that way. We both know he just doesn’t remember the spell to fix them.
Read MoreThe murder of George Floyd was the galvanizing force behind a significant response from the sports world last year. After the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday April 20, fans turned to athletes for a response.
Despite having been relatively quiet in the past few months, the National Basketball Association commented on the trial results immediately. These responses seem to have been driven by audiences’ awareness of the NBA’s recent hesitancy towards the topic.
Read MoreWith the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice is Gray (2021) and the hype surrounding Rob Pattinson’s upcoming role as The Bat in a new spin on the franchise, Batman has been on the brains of anyone into men lately. Since you’re reading this right now, I’ll assume you’re one of those people.
At first, maybe you thought it was simple admiration for a superhero. But that mental image of R-Patz in thick black eyeliner for his bat mask made you start to question yourself. Could you … have a crush on Batman? He fits the usual archetype of the men you crush on: tall, dark hair, a little angry, mostly morally good and sort of punk rock.
So, you decide to give it a chance. The first date is total chaos. Batman—not Bruce Wayne, you only want to date Batman—appears behind you without a sound as you wait outside the restaurant. His cape flaps in the wind, alerting you to his presence. You scream. He just stares at you like you’re overreacting.
Read MoreGiving consent is commonly defined as offering permission for something to happen after one fully understands the implications of said thing. For some, the concepts of both consent and objectification are still a little unclear. Twitter discourse has recently emerged over the matter. (Courtesy of Quinn Dombrowski on Flickr).
Twitter user @Shyyloo isn’t the only person to ever voice this opinion, but they made sure to be loud when they did it, so we can address their befuddlement directly.
“Women be like don’t objectify my body unless I want you to,” @Shyyloo tweeted.
Correct. Yes. And thankfully, despite 903 people liking this tweet for what are probably the wrong reasons, Twitter user @jodieegrace went viral for her reply.
“Look who just discovered consent,” @jodieegrace tweeted. She earned well over 34k likes for this tweet. Good. At least a solid chunk of Twitter users agreed with the educated take on this issue.
Read MoreTheories about the supernatural have recently spiked online with the use of TikTok videos to communicate information. One such theory is about vampires existing in New York City. This theory revolves around vampires operating under the guise of unexplained animal attacks. (Courtesy of Bastian on Flickr).
If you’re a person who spends a chunk of their day scrolling the internet, primarily on the TikTok app, you might’ve heard the rumor that there are vampires roaming the streets of New York. TikTok account @SomethingAboutVampires is an account that has gone viral, with over 47.1k cumulative likes on two of their major vampire TikToks, for spreading the word. So, what’s the deal? Are there really vampires in New York City?
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter protests broke out prevalently in the sports world last year, spurred by the murder of George Floyd which forced the movement into popularity across the nation. Black people are still being murdered by policemen, and where the sports world was previously vocal, it seems suddenly quiet once more. Where have the sports activists gone?
Read MoreYeah, so this article is in direct response to some of the comments that popped up on the social media posts mentioned in this article.
Full disclosure, since you’d probably notice this even if I didn’t directly admit it, I personally condemn the people or person who decided to deface the mural painted in tribute to George Floyd and the BLM movement on the Greek Tree in Sturges Quad. I personally condemn racism, sexism, transphobia, xenophobia, homophobia and any other form of hatred towards or oppression of minority groups. I am an advocate for human rights and equality.
Read MoreWriting is a valuable skill in any profession. The Geneseo writing contest encourages and promotes student writing, regardless of major. (Courtesy of Jeffery James on Flickr).
Though run through the English department, the Geneseo writing contest is open and welcoming to every type of writing, be it creative or analytical, from any program across campus. The deadline for this contest is 4 p.m. on April 15, so you still have time to submit for the chance to win a Geneseo writing award.
Read MoreThe world needs to stop debating, as if the question is hypothetical, whether transgender individuals have the right to simply exist alongside their peers. These individuals are real and valid human beings. They do have the right. End of story.
Read MoreLil Nas X identifies as a gay man, which is often the root of the hate targeted at him. To address the anti-gay hatred, Lil Nas X flipped the traditional narrative of gay people being sent to Hell on its head in his music video “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” (Courtesy of DocChewbacca on Flickr).
Lil Nas X has been bombarded with hate mail—hate Tweets?—since the moment he came out as gay in 2019. Since the release of his latest music video, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X has found himself back in the hot seat. Literally. In his music video, Lil Nas X ends up in Hell … seducing the devil.
Read MoreFor the first time in the lit mag’s production, evaluation of submissions has been moved entirely online to accommodate COVID restrictions. Submission rates are down an incredible percent from last year—likely because of the pandemic, since participation seems to be down across campus regardless of the organization. Lucky for any potential submitters, the deadline for submission has been moved to March 31, and the editors of the magazine strongly encourage anyone interested to submit immediately.
Read MoreLana Del Rey (pictured above), originally named Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, is known for the strangely gloomy, sexy, American aesthetic of her music. Del Rey released her latest album Chemtrails Over the Country Club on March 19 of this year. Her aesthetic remains consistent with this new album. (Courtesy of Jaguar MENA on Flickr).
Drawing is like solving a problem, according to Gallery Director Cynthia Hawkins. For the many artists involved in the Sculptors Drawing Virtual Panel Discussion, which has been available on Youtube since Feb. 10, drawing is often an instinctive partner to sculpting; less frequently honed than the sculpting itself, but useful nonetheless.
Read MoreCheerleaders are a traditional symbol of football, so much so to the extent that it’s weird when other sports try to incorporate similar pep squads on their sidelines. The energy cheerleaders bring to the field brings a buzz to my veins.
Read MoreThe meme format pictured above is used on twitter to express the desires of OP (original poster). In particular, the image above—created by Madelyn Dewey with use of a Creative Commons image— depicts Bugs Bunny as he conveys the message that he hopes everyone stays mentally healthy. (Courtesy of Coyote521 on Creative Commons).
Creative exhaustion is applicable to any major and concentration. We don’t have to write or paint for a living to feel the cold hand of artistic dysfunction tense around our chests in the wake of a year of limbo. Every day we communicate to one another. Every day we work. Every day we try to forget that we’re stuck.
Read MoreAaron Taylor-Johnson is a popular star from films including Marvel’s Age of Ultron (2015), pictured above at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con. Taylor-Johnson met his current wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, in 2008 when auditioning for the film Nowhere Boy (2009). (Courtesy of Gage Skidmore).
In the spirit of my last article, which explored Evan Peters and his take on the Marvel hero Quicksilver, I began this week with Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the brain. I might have used this article as a space to compare the two and their unique portrayals of the character had I not begun my casual research into Taylor-Johnson and his life. Unfortunately, all plans of lighthearted superhero universe theorizing dissolved when I was accosted by the fact that Taylor-Johnson’s wife is 23 years older than him … WTF??
Read MoreThere’s something about this dude and his cheeky, mischievous smile that has captivated the attention of any person attracted to men since around 2010 when he played the cute dorky friend in Kick-Ass. Peters’ energy in Kick-Ass, soft and giggling or telling jokes, pokes through each of his roles—regardless of character— to woo every audience member. This remains true of his recent appearance in a particular superhero television show to be mentioned later, which has pulled Peters back into the limelight and has encouraged even more adoration of the actor than ever. Evan Peters…wtf?
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