Category Archives: social justice

Book Review: KILLING THE POORMASTER by Holly Metz

Posted on 10 October 2012 by

In my tenth grade history class, we spent approximately three days on the Depression (1929-1941ish).  And we learned the following things: The Depression was very depressing!  Everything was sepia-toned and ill-fitting, one-shouldered overalls were the national uniform. No one in … Continue reading →

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“The Sport is Gay, Deal With It”: Erica Rand Explores Figure Skating and Gender (Book Review)

Posted on 17 April 2012 by

I’m a figure skater. I’m what U.S. Figure Skating calls an “adult skater,” which means I took to the ice after my chances at Olympic glory had passed but before I was technially dead. It’s a trait I share with … Continue reading →

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THE HUNGER GAMES Movie: It Has Black In It

Posted on 3 April 2012 by

By which, of course, I’m referring to the dismal decision to cast some random black cat as Buttercup, instead of the adorable, sweet, innocent yellow tabby I totally pictured him as.  Why did the producers have to make all the … Continue reading →

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