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The Enduring Politics of Warren Beatty

The Enduring Politics of Warren Beatty

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 5, 2017
A Hollywood legend and icon, Warren Beatty has cemented his role as an influential political filmmaker by telling provocative and important stories.
Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
The internet has allowed independent musicians to flourish like never before, but are musicians still bound to working with major labels to achieve large scale success?
Top 10 SNL Political Sketches

Top 10 SNL Political Sketches

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 5, 2017
Staff Writer Lily Dolin shares her personal Top 10 political sketches from "Saturday Night Live."
Not Since “Tiffany’s:” The 10 Worst Whitewashing Incidents in Film

Not Since “Tiffany’s:” The 10 Worst Whitewashing Incidents in Film

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017
Whitewashing is a casting practice in film in which white actors are cast in historically non-white character roles. Explore WSN's picks for the Top 10, or in this case, Bottom 10 incidents of whitewashing in film.
The Power of Political Theater

The Power of Political Theater

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
A relationship between art and politics; how art shapes the world.

The Rise of LGBTQ Cinema

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer October 5, 2017
With recent films like "Moonlight," LGBTQ cinema has evolved into a flourishing genre, marking how far society has progressed.

Green Day’s Persevering Political Poignancy

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
Green Day has maintained their political relevancy throughout the years, which is no easy feat for a group that's been around since 1986.
A History of Political TV

A History of Political TV

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 5, 2017
WSN explores TV political dramas throughout the years, focusing on how the ever-changing administrations and political climate affect these.
Evolving Perspective of War Films

Evolving Perspective of War Films

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
War movies have been an essential part of representing the masses and the emotions they feel. From "The Deer Hunter" to "Dunkirk," war movies continue to express the consequences of political conflict.
A Nonviolent Response To Bigotry

A Nonviolent Response To Bigotry

Honor Saskia Milton, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
Protest music is a staple of most social movements, a phenomenon that spans for decades.
Hip-Hop's Political Path

Hip-Hop’s Political Path

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 5, 2017
Hip hop is less political than it once was, but why?
The Role of Political Satire in the History of Film

The Role of Political Satire in the History of Film

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
Political satire has been a way for filmmakers to hold society accountable for their actions through humor. With the current political atmosphere, satire has become the most formidable form of cinema.