Lots of ‘plus-size-friendly’ clothing companies need to wake up
Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2019
On one hand, marketing and advertising for plus-size people has seen what I consider to be a positive upswing in recent years. Since my senior year in high school about four years ago, the amount of advertising geared toward plus-size people wasn’t what it is now. Fast-forward to 2019, I think...
Eastern students share thoughts on fake news
Imani Tapley, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2019
Eastern students shared their varying definitions and thoughts on fake news—a controversial topic of discussion and reflection on modern media. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “Fake news articles are false stories that appear to be news, spread on the Internet or using other media, usually ...
ALT-TV to host annual student screening
Staff Report
December 5, 2017
The Alternative Television and Film Club, or ALT-TV, will host its 11th semi-annual student screening at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Top of Roc’s Black Front Restaurant. There will be a meet and greet at 6 p.m., and the screening will start at 7 p.m. The meet and greet will consist of filmmakers, cast,...
Column: Silencing media comes with consequences
Mallory Kutnick, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2017
Picture yourself waking up on a late summer’s morning. You drag yourself out of bed to get ready for the day that awaits you. Breakfast has come and gone, and you have had your pot of coffee. Just another day. Only there is no paper wrapped in plastic tossed haphazardly in your bushes by a paperboy in a rush. Your...
Column: Fake news is easy to spot if you know how
Leon Mire, Associate News Editor
January 30, 2017
Last week I wrote about the importance of being skeptical and thinking critically before sharing stories or photos on social media. Being aware of one’s own biases and realizing when a story confirms those biases is a huge step toward responsible social media use. The hardest part is forming the mental...
Mediafest to showcase all forms of student media
Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
September 14, 2015
Students will get to learn about how to get involved in student media and internships at Mediafest at 3:30 p.m. in Buzzard Hall on the second floor atrium, Thursday. Liz Viall, a Journalism professor, said Mediafest is chance for the students at Eastern to get to know about the student run media on...
