Cultural Criticism | Permission to Speak

Permission to Speak

Fall 2021

TikTok and the Music Industry

By Taylor Bazzell TikTok and the Music Industry It’s not unheard of for social media to have an impact on popular culture, the latest trends, or to make ordinary people famous in the blink of an eye. The newest social media site, TikTok, is no exception. In the wake of its predecessor, Vine, being shut…

HelloNature Recipe Review of Pork and Kimchi Stew

Pork and kimchi stew (Dwaejigogi Kimchijjigae) is a traditional Korean dish prepared in various ways. The dish has countless substitutions and additives to create the dish to your preferred tastes. The recipe I chose to follow, for the most part, is from the Korean company HelloNature. This company gives you the option to purchase the…

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The Cult of Fashion Nova by Sophia Tone

Last spring, Atlantans noticed signs posted on poles around the city claiming that “Fashion Nova kidnaps girls.” The signs offered no elaboration, so concerned citizens turned to the internet for answers. One Reddit user mentioned that they’d seen the signs on vehicles around metro Atlanta and in Instagram posts, but that a Google search on…

Shang-Chi’s Cultural Impact on Asian Americans

By: Lydia Choe Since the release of Iron Man and Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009, Marvel Studios and its films released thereafter have not only been held on a pedestal in quality, but also at the box office. Since then, every new release has garnered international attention and critical acclaim. Because…

Anyone Else Sick of The Damage Caused by Misinformation?

By: Taylor Peyton Sometimes, dealing with people who are easily fooled by misinformation is exhausting. Whether it be family members, acquaintances, or just strangers who blurt out conspiracy theories in public. Unfortunately, these gullible people seem to be increasing in numbers and don’t seem to be too far away in terms of proximity. The Spread…

Fast Fashion: The True Cost of Cheap

by: McKenzie Powell As college students on a budget, many of my peers have come to love any brand that is both cheap and easily accessible; I, myself, am also guilty. This is how I know how rarely we know any information about the companies we are buying from. My question to you is, how…