Archive: 2019
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All Bets Are Off: The Subversive Line-Blurring of Cuphead
By John S. Ehrett Many contemporary video games tout the sophistication and realism of their graphics, but the bestselling title Cuphead—recently released on Nintendo Switch—takes precisely the op
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Women’s Historical Exclusion from Sneaker Culture
By Kash Aboud Despite being frequently trivialized and looked down upon, fashion not only significantly impacts pop culture but is also an important way for individuals to express themselves (Gron
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Nike, Semiotics, and Revolution
By Matthew Lindia Nine words and an image are all it takes to send America into a frenzy these days. Probably less, depending on the choice of text selected. But late last year, Nike tried its
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Cuddly Creatures and Cultural Barriers: The Struggles in Showing My Neighbor Totoro to an American Audience
By Michael Wilson The animated film My Neighbor Totoro, made by the internationally acclaimed Studio Ghibli, is a cultural phenomenon in Japan. The film tells the story of two sisters, Satsuki and
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