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The Michael Jackson Conspiracy

by Andrew Torchon in People, October 31, 2009
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With the release of Michael Jackson’s new movie – “This is it” comes a whole new set of conspiracy theories that range from his death being faked in order to secure the star’s privacy to manipulation of sound and picture in the film.

What Will Be Michael Jackson’s Legacy?

by Andrew Torchon in People, July 13, 2009
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As the world media continues to spin story upon story about the way the King of Pop died, the way he lived and what he leaves behind is the most important aspect of his legacy.

Is Michael Jackson Really Dead?

by Andrew Torchon in People, July 11, 2009
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The case can be made that the King of Pop isn’t dead but just decided to drop out of society due to too much pressure, the media’s humiliation of his reputation and an unending desire to be able to live a normal, peaceful life.

Four Hot Girl Groups That Changed Pop Culture Forever

by Verniel Cutar in People, June 29, 2009
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We’ve seen girl groups come and go. Some are overnight sensations, others reverberate throughout the decades. Fact is, pop culture is never really complete without girl groups. As you read through the list below, try to see how many among the girl groups can you still remember.

Presidential Victory Doesn’t Nullify Need for Struggle

by Prime Minister in Ethnicity, February 5, 2009
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The election win of Barack Obama will not automatically cancel the struggles and challenges that black Americans continue to face in the spheres of education, civil rights, decent housing, and adequate health care and the like.

Modern Media and the Birth of the Serial Killer

by Amina Anais in Sociology, January 8, 2009
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An analysis of Fritz Lang’s film “M” and Spike Lee’s “Summer of Sam” used to address issues of media sensationalism, group hysteria, mob mentalities, and paranoia perpetuated by news coverage.

Average Citizens Who Made a Difference

by Bren Parks in History, December 9, 2008
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Here are average people who made a difference or changed the society in which we live.

Angels 1: Angels, Angels Everywhere

by Karen Gross in Folklore, December 2, 2008
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As I began my research for this article, I soon realized that it would have to be a series. Part one will be the proliferation of angels in art, both classic and modern, in pop culture, and just in our culture in general. We really seem to like angels.

Popular Culture

by Dustin Purvis in Sociology, November 12, 2008
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A look at the role popular culture plays within a utopia.

Are Halloween Costumes for Girls Out of Control?

by Sarah Melchrisdan in Issues, October 29, 2008
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It’s that time of year again: Halloween stores are offering skimpy and slutty costumes to young girls. Costumes that used to be made for adults are now perfectly acceptable for young girls.

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