Appalachia: America’s mainland colonyThere is a place at the foothills of Appalachia where people can ride a Ferris Wheel and gaze at the mountainous expanse around them to…Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
The Story of Unity and NationalismThe stories that perpetuate nationalist politics can be hijacked to unite people beyond borders. They can also end the world.Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
I Dream Of CryptocurrencyThe Bitcoin craze epitomized the American dream — effortless wealth and untold amounts of riches. When it peaked in late 2017, at around…Apr 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019
Blue-Wave Democrats are just Rebel Republicans and that is Fantastic for the CountryAs the Trumpets sound on western-liberal democracy, a new party is forming. They bear a Democratic brand but have demonstrated that they…Aug 9, 20181Aug 9, 20181
Giving a Voice to the Voiceless, The Amplifier tells Stories of the StreetsFor an anonymous source in a story run in The Amplifier, Knoxville’s street paper, the day began like any other. He woke up, walked to his…Jul 29, 2018Jul 29, 2018
ICE Meets Fiery Crowd in Knox County, Citizens Push for TransparencyKnoxville citizens put the heat on ICE officials and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) on Wednesday, July 11.Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
The Internet is a Trap for Online CreatorsAnybody can be a creator. Beyond Instagram cosplayers, DIY makers, or content creators, digital media grandly promises to connect people…Jun 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018
This is not PostmodernismPostmodernism has ruled nearly all contemporary cultural discussion for decades. However, its reign is being challenged by emerging trends…May 30, 20181May 30, 20181
The Tragic MillennialThe day starts with a wailing smartphone, brought to the forefront of daily life by millennials. For this generation, the alarm signals a…Apr 13, 20181Apr 13, 20181
The Gendered Battlefield: An analysis of masculine expression and racial representation in a…The video game industry is renowned as a faux-consumerist battlefield where hyper-masculine shooters vying for commercial superiority…Apr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2018
