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Media Literacy & Video Games

There are large barriers in terms of diversity and equity within the gaming industry. The image of ‘hard-core” male game players is one of the main things holding back gaming companies from making games specifically designed for women Gaming publishers have yet to deviate from their target audience of “ single, white male aged 24-34” Continue reading “Media Literacy & Video Games”

Censorship and Political Correctness in ‘This Is America’

Donald Glover’s ‘This Is America’ music video is a direct opposition to censorship and political correctness in the media and music videos. The video opens up with Glover shooting a blindfolded man that’s sitting in a chair. Time Magazine says the video is filled with “metaphors about race and gun violence in America.” For, IContinue reading “Censorship and Political Correctness in ‘This Is America’”

Lebron says Lakers would’ve been “better off trading Kuzma”

On Feb. 6, the trade deadline for the NBA arrived. All over the league, teams are scrambling to acquire the pieces they feel will help them achieve the ultimate victory of winning the NBA championship in June. one notable team in particular that didn’t make any moves was the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, whoContinue reading “Lebron says Lakers would’ve been “better off trading Kuzma””

Objectives

The biggest objective I have with this class is the want to be able to understand and comprehend the hidden and underlying messages given to us by the media. Most people see the news and take it on face value. There’s no further thinking after the headline. I’m hoping this class will teach me howContinue reading “Objectives”

My first post

I decided to name this “Mind of a Maniac” because my friends always call me crazy. I wanted it be something clever and unique that’ll catch people’s eye. The title came to me from two different places, both having to do with music. The first was a song entitled “Mind of a Maniac” by LilContinue reading “My first post”