Culture (Page 7)
December 7, 2023
Hasan Minhaj: Stand-up Comedy or Stand-up Fiction?
A case defending the work of Hasan Minhaj, despite recent allegations by The New Yorker, accusing him of falsifying material for his stand-up specials.
December 5, 2023
Alternative Facts? Truth in the Era of Trump: A Challenge for Modern Journalism
In covering figures like Donald J. Trump, journalists face the challenge of upholding truth in an era increasingly blurred by "alternative facts" and widespread disinformation.
November 15, 2023
The Friend Zone Podcast: Where Personal Growth, Pop Culture, and Journalism Meet
In a digital age saturated with content, where substance is often overshadowed by style, "The Friend Zone" reminds us that journalism can be a vehicle for meaningful discourse, even in the most unconventional of spaces.
November 12, 2023
White Cane Awareness Day Comes to Portland Highlighting Safety for the Visually Impaired
Mayor Ted Wheeler proclaimed Oct. 15 to be White Cane Awareness Day during a Portland City Council meeting. The annual event aims to educate people about white canes and guide dogs as symbols of independence and the right to safe travel for those who are visually diverse.
November 10, 2023
Soldiers and Families Celebrate Trunk or Treat
The Division Field Artillery Brigade held its Trunk or Treat event in celebration of Halloween in Fort Bliss, Texas, October 30, 2023. The event served as one of many recognition and cultural activities that the brigade plans every year. It was a much needed segue into the holidays for Soldiers after a year of missions, deployments, and training events that took them around the globe.