Entertainment & Culture
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Is Exclusion Still the Norm? Saudi Arabia and Women in the Olympic Games
A look at participation in London, Rio, and beyond.
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The NCAA Tournament: The Method behind the Madness
What's behind the NCAA Tournament?
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How to Get Away with Steroids: Doping on the Eve of Rio 2016
The Rio games are almost here.
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Inside the Cage: Controversial Zoos Might be the Next Animal Rights Crusade
Check out some of the controversial zoos around the world.
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When The Show Can’t Go On: Dissecting Music Industry Contracts
Questions in the wake of the Kesha controversy.
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Beyond Sundance: What’s Next for “The Birth of a Nation?”
How films go from indie to mainstream.
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State-Sponsored Doping in International Athletics
Another international sports crisis.
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Sustaining Global Solidarity: Can Vigils Incite Activism?
In some cases, it is possible--but what does it take?
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Legacy of the Past? Slavery’s Impact on Modern Black Identity
Are an emphasis on athletics, music, and criminality hurting black youth?
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Copyrights, Sampling and Rock ‘n’ Roll: Intellectual Property in the Music Industry
America’s favorite (or least favorite, depending on who you ask) blonde is back in the headlines this week: Taylor...
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GoFundAi: Crowdfunding and Ai Weiwei’s Battle with Lego
A big corporation vs. a well known political artist.
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American Muslims: A Vibrant History, Misplaced Hatred
Muslim Americans are a vibrant part of our culture, so why are they discriminated against?
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LGBTQ Pro Sports: Obstacles and Victories
How is life in professional sports for out athletes?
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Women in the Big Leagues: Can They Legally Play on “Men’s” Teams?
Are there any laws that prohibit women from playing in the NBA, NFL, or MLB?
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The Globalization of Cinema: What’s Next?
Can movies transcend borders?
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Who Owns a Dance? The Complexities of Copyrighting Choreography
Who owns the moves to your favorite dance?
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#BlackLivesMatter: How a Hashtag Sparked a Powerful Movement
The inception of the movement sweeping America.
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Already Heard That One? Problems in Comedy Plagiarism
What can comedians do to keep others from stealing their work?
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Take Different Paths to LGBT Inclusion
BSA and GSUSA have had very different approaches to LGBT members and leaders.
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Re-Writing the Classics: What Are Your Fanfiction Rights?
The legal side to writing fan fiction and creating fan art.
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Cultural Appropriation: What’s Appropriate?
What is cultural appropriation, and where do we draw the line between it and appreciation?
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What’s the Verdict? The Truth Behind TV Court Shows
What exactly goes on in TV court shows like "Judge Judy?" Are they real?
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Streaming Music: Good Business or an Attack on Artists?
Streaming music is a new fad in the music industry, but what effects will it have?
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Comedy or Cable: Where Do Americans Get Their News?
With so much media at our fingertips, how do most Americans consume news?
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Fantasy Sports: Ready…Set…Bet!
Online gambling in the form of fantasy sports competitions has exploded over the last decade, and now even professional...
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Ferguson and the Effect of Social Media Activism
For better or worse social media had a major effect on the way the public at large interacted with...
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Social Media Oversharing: Why Do We Do It?
Social media oversharing is the norm--why do we do it?
