For Theater or For Filmed Theater?

Nishad More, Contributing Writer • April 7, 2016

Theater on film makes theater highly accessible to audiences everywhere, but comes with setbacks.

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor • April 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

TV shows about people, not clichés

Alex Greenberger, Editor-at-Large • April 8, 2015

With shows such as "Looking" and "Transparent," television series are progressing towards representing the LGBTQ community better.

Addressing prejudice with standup

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor • April 8, 2015

LGBTQA standup comedians like Wanda Sykes and James Adomian use humor as a medium to discuss serious social issues.

Gay icons entertain, defend LGBTQ community

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor • April 8, 2015

The term gay icon is often utilized in the music industry to describe someone who either has a predominantly gay fan base or is active in advocating for gay rights. In recent years, artists such as Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, and Beyoncé.

Singers fight back against body shaming

Rachel A.G. Gilman, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015

Musicians fight for positive body image both through song and social media.

Stars promote trans acceptance

Logan Baker, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015

In the music industry, artists like Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! are creating a platform for increasing open discussion about transgender rights, but still have a long way to go.

Video game carefully handles suicide

Carter Glace, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015

In the video game "Life is Strange," gamers are placed into a suicide prevention scenario, where the player is supposed to persuade their friend to not jump off a ledge. While aspects of "Life is Strange" can be improved, it opens up the possibility for creating more impactful, serious games.

Artists confront mental illness

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor • April 8, 2015

As of late, successful artists, including Lana Del Rey and Sia, have been using their platforms to increase awareness and conversations about mental health issues.

Play looks at black culture

Joseph C. Myers, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2015

With the return of "Shuffle Along" to Broadway, the show will now feature an all-black cast.

Color-blind ‘Hamilton’ fantastic

Marissa Elliott Little, Highlighter Editor • April 8, 2015

The cast in Lin Manuel Miranda's musical "Hamilton," was developed through racially-blind casting, purposefully striving to construct a racially diverse cast.

‘Fresh off the Boat’ refreshing

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2015

Until recently, television portrayals of Asian-American families typically relied on stereotypes. However, now, with "Fresh Off The Boat," Asian-American families are being portrayed realistically.