Now, the expression stands for something entirely different. On the surface, it makes sense. It’s no easy feat to abandon a label you love, but when these harmful offenses are as recurring as Dolce & Gabbana, can we truly separate the two? If artists are their art, as many argue, does supporting the product inherently support the person — or, in this case, the brand and its values?
Not only do echoes of America reverberate throughout the world, as heard in places like in Argentina and Canada, but trade wars and tensions are directly affecting citizens as their governments choose to participate in lose-lose fights.
By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor
• November 20, 2024
Stripping a woman of her sexiness does not make her more human. If game developers want women to pick up the joystick and actually talk about their games, developers need to drop the politically correct act that cancel culture has snuck into the media.
Women are acknowledging that there is no future population without themselves. Should they choose not to reproduce or partake in heterosexual relations, that future could be a mere reality.
Before advocating for governmental change based on religious beliefs, people need to think beyond themselves and understand their privilege. This statement has less to do with my political stance or even faith and more with my belief that religion should not be involved in politics whatsoever.
Considering these social implications, wearing the MAGA logo goes further than endorsing Trump — it represents a full-fledged identity and a willingness to stand by a set of controversial ideals, like his comments about Haitian immigrants and his plan to leave the Paris Agreement. In this way, MAGA merch has evolved into a form of resistance for some — a visible statement of allegiance to Trump, regardless of the backlash it might invite.
By Ada Sussman, Opinion Co-Editor
• November 12, 2024
This is not to understate the value of representation or the importance of advocating for more minority filmmakers. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. If relatability politics take precedent in the industry’s current state of homogeneity, the limited diversity that we are already privy to will become almost obsolete. In order to counter this, we need to advocate for the elevation of more voices in Hollywood while simultaneously discouraging the superficiality of representation at face-value.
I’ve always found myself somewhat skeptical of the blue zones. As interesting as it is to take lessons away from groups of people who are living a longer, happier life, the jump between their lifestyles and the lifestyles of the everyday American is pretty insurmountable.
Some of my fellow Americans actively want my minority friends out of the country, my girl friends dead, my queer friends converted, my education stunted. I used to hold Republican voters to a higher standard, but evidently, I can’t anymore.
I was scrolling through TikTok the other night, and almost automatically, I came across an advertisement for a random product. After seeing that ad, I decided to count the number of advertisements I encountered...
A company like Netflix or Amazon could surely succeed in their video gaming endeavors, but it doesn’t look like they will anytime soon. In my eyes, if big corporations want access to the gaming world, they’re going to have to care.
Part of what drew me to BU in the first place was its prestige and the ability to set its students up for success. I’ve had the privilege of being part of amazing organizations and taking classes with renowned professors. Indeed, the environment I’m in helped me find direction in what I want to do in life. But I also think it’s crushed me within the confines of career obsession.
