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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 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 MoreTaylor Swift, pictured above live in Paris at a concert in 2011, is a musical artist originally known for country music before moving in the direction of pop. Swift lost the rights to several of her master tracks after her first record deal, so she plans to re-release versions of her old songs in order to reclaim the rights to them. (Courtesy of Oouinouin on Flickr).
No matter your taste in music, you’ve surely heard the name Taylor Swift. Over the course of her career, Taylor Swift has gone from a naive teenage girl with blonde curls and a guitar to a powerful global pop sensation. Some things, though, have stayed the same: her passion for music and songwriting and her commitment to making it sound as good as she can.
Read MoreAdobe is a widely-known company that oversees several editing tools such as Photoshop, InDesign and more. Recently, criticism of the company has picked up steam on the internet. This began on Twitter and has moved to reddit, discord and elsewhere across the web. (Courtesy of midiman on Flickr).
Adobe, the company used for editing and countless other essential computer programs, has come under fire recently as claims of their exorbitant prices and methods of entrapping users to long term plans without their knowledge have come to light.
A Twitter post started the wave of anti-Adobe posts as a user showed a picture of a $291 cancellation fee for ending their Adobe plan early and soon after, hundreds of people shared similar stories of their issues with Adobe.
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 MoreJ.K. Rowling (pictured above) is the author of the wildly successful Harry Potter book series. She has faced backlash for transphobic remarks on Twitter and flawed representation or lack thereof in her novels. To this day, Harry Potter remains beloved as a series despite Rowling’s personal reputation. (Courtesy of John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com on Flickr).
Let’s talk about problematic books and authors. This conversation falls back on the age-old debate about whether or not art stands free from the author once it’s released into the world.
There are no clear-cut boundaries about where someone should stand when looking at these questions. People can fall either on one side of the line or somewhere in between. This is also different from banning books, which is a separate yet equally controversial issue. While each book and author should be examined in their own light, once a writer puts something out into the world, it’s no longer just theirs—it’s also the readers.
Read MoreAnthony Ramos (pictured above) is a Broadway star known most famously for his roles in “Hamilton” as part of the original Broadway cast. Ramos will star in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical “In the Heights.” (Courtesy of Rachel Lovinger on Flickr).
On Saturday March 27, Limelight and Accents gave students the opportunity to have a question and answer with “Hamilton” star Anthony Ramos via Zoom.
Ramos started his career at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), which is one of the top 10 programs in the country based on how many of their students end up on Broadway. Ramos worked his way up through bigger and bigger acting opportunities and eventually ended up being dual-cast as John Laurens and Phillip Hamilton in “Hamilton” in 2015.
Read MoreElle Fanning (pictured above) portrays Violet Markey in the film adaptation of All the Bright Places (2020). Violet is one of two main characters in both the film and the book that the film was based off of. (Courtesy of Gage Skidmore on Flickr).
Just about anybody can think of a time when they read a book, watched the movie and were appalled by the adaptation. For my father and sister, it was The Maze Runner. For me, it would be All the Bright Places (2020). There are definitely things that I can and will knit pick about this movie, but it also left out or changed a lot of important details.
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 More“Survivor” contestants, like those pictured above from season 15, are often forced into difficult scenarios with the aim of rooting out weaker contestants so the strongest, most strategic contestants can come out on top. Of the winning contestants, only a handful have what it takes to beat the other winners. (Courtesy of Scottitude on Flickr).
For over 20 years, “Survivor” has been a staple of primetime television. The concept of the game is a simple one: outlast the other contestants, survive the elements and convince your fellow contestants who you voted out why you deserve one million dollars.
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 MoreTyler Posey (pictured above) is known for his role in the “Teen Wolf” television series among other acting pursuits. Posey also displays musical prowess in his band and, recently, in a single titled “Shut Up” featuring phem and Travis Barker. (Courtesy of DominicD on Flickr).
Tyler Posey, famous for being a heartthrob teenage werewolf, just released a pop-punk song called “Shut Up” with fellow artists phem and Travis Barker. While “Shut Up” is not the first song Posey has released, it is the first without his band. It is also the most popular to date, and my personal favorite.
Read MoreNick Jonas (pictured above in 2010) is known for his contributions to the Jonas Brothers, a three-member band made up of Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas. Nick previously separated from the band to pursue a solo career, and now works as both a member of the Jonas Brothers and a solo artist. (Courtesy of Hana Selly on Flickr).
Nick Jonas has released new music for the first time in almost five years. This song was the first single off his soon-to-be-released album, Spaceman, and came out on Feb. 26. The single, of the same name as the album, is a catchy pop song that perfectly explains how people have felt during the whirlwind of a year we endured.
Read MoreAmy Poehler (pictured above) is a director of Moxie (2021), but is most commonly known for her comedian career. She is famous for her popular role as Leslie Knope on the television show “Parks and Recreation.” (Courtesy of David Shankbone on Flickr).
If you’re looking for a powerful, feminist watch for this Women’s History Month, then Moxie (2021) is perfect for you.
Netflix added yet another movie to its collection on March 3, featuring comedian Amy Poehler as one of its directors. Moxie is based on a book of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu. It’s definitely an odd day when I watch a movie based on a book that I haven’t read yet, but in this scenario, I’m kind of glad I saw the movie first. I would have been comparing the differences rather than focusing on the powerful message conveyed throughout the story.
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