October 14, 2024 Threat or Tool? Artificial Intelligence in an Evolving Entertainment Industry By: Kate Johnson In 2023, the Recording Academy faced a new dilemma: is a song eligible for the Grammys if it…
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April 2, 2024 Western Hypocrisy: Why America’s Moral Revolution Is Undermining Its Call for Global Human Rights By Annalyn Both Over the last several years, human rights have been at the heart of much of the widely…
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April 30, 2014 Out of this World: Explaining the Success of Adventure Time By: Andrew Peoples The show has won commercial success, widespread critical acclaim, and three Emmy Awards. Exploring themes ranging from…
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