media
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The impact of media on public perception of crime and criminal justice
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Everyone has their guilty pleasures, shows or movies they like to watch to unwind. For me, and for many others, those shows are crime dramas and police procedural programs like ‘Criminal Minds’, or ‘Castle’. Shows like these are accepted forms of entertainment for people all over the world, but what we do not realize is…
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The toxicity of Andrew Tate
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Content warning: this article contains mention of abuse, violence and sexual assault against women. With the constant rise of social media influencers, it is no surprise that many achieve fame due to their ideologies. However, this fame does not guarantee that these internet celebrities will be favoured by the masses. When it comes to influencers…
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Better Than Game of Thrones? House of the Dragon Dazzles
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Game of Thrones fans around the globe held their breath as the premiere of the new series set in George R. R. Martin’s iconic universe took flight on Aug. 21st of this year. With an 8.7/10 on IMDb and an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it is clear that the show has made a profound…
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Petrifying podcasts to get you in gear for the spooky season
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Halloween is just around the corner and with it comes a landslide of spooky content from every direction. Halloween-themed movies, shows, books and even music are on the top of everyone’s radars with major platforms like Netflix and Spotify curating spooky movie and music recommendations for every occasion. During this Halloween content overload, podcasts often…
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Reaction to blue blood and mixed race romance
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In Canada, the Queen and the British royal family are still very much a cultural symbol. Recently, one member of the British royal family has been in the news more than usual. His Royal Highness, Prince Harry, is currently in the Caribbean, visiting many nations on behalf of the Queen. On one of his recent…
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The small screen has a big impact for minorities
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Media is a powerful thing. Everywhere we go, it’s there. In the car, at the bus stops, in schools, malls, our own homes. Hell, even in bathroom stalls. There is not one single waking moment we aren’t connected to the world around us. Because of this influence, it is nearly inexpressible how important representation in…
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