By Joseph Bedard Electronic media manipulation is impacting our current epistemology and has left our democracy flawed. Charles Metts, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at CSUSB. He has been a researcher in the areas of contemporary critical theory, visual culture, media criticism and aesthetics. His paper, “Reclaiming the Typographic Mind in an Age of Authoritarian Aesthetics and Bliss” was presented at the Union for Democratic Communication Conference, Media, Resistance, and Justice: The Fight for Humanity. Being a concerned professor for our democratic future, Dr. Metts provides his outlook on the promotion of pro-authoritarian ideologies through social media platforms. Q: During … [Read more...] about Dr. Metts supports the idea that electronic media is propagating anti-democratic, pro-authoritarian impulses
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Government shutdown prompts for third party
by Maria Perry |Staff Writer| The federal government’s call to end the shutdown, on Wednesday Oct. 16,was a huge wake up call for the U.S government and citizens. The political tension between Democrats and Republicans is evidently leaving many wondering if a two party system is even an effective way to run the federal government. Many believe there should be a third party in federal government and I would have to agree. Though some will argue that there are many challenges in adding another political party to the federal government, but I believe that facing these challenges will benefit our nation in the long run. Student Stephanie Attar believes that having another … [Read more...] about Government shutdown prompts for third party
Make Puerto Rico the 51st state already, jeez
By Angelice Romero |Staff Writer| It has been 61 years since Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States, so why is it still not a state when it obviously should be? The answer is politics. Being Puerto Rican-American, I see firsthand the struggles Puerto Rico is going through and how becoming a state would benefit us. The education system in Puerto Rico is terrible and lacks major funding. According to The New York Times, riots started because of a 50 percent tuition increase of $800. This not only shows the struggles of the University of Puerto Rico campuses but it also represents the struggle of Puerto Rico and it’s people. The 2010 and 2012 census in Puerto Rico shows … [Read more...] about Make Puerto Rico the 51st state already, jeez