By Lauren Kelley (’22) When Jimi Hendrix performed “The Star Spangled Banner” with screeches and static at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, it was considered by some to be “a hate-filled guitar solo”(Clague, 461). In the year leading up to the festival, the national anthem had become a staple in music icon’s setlist and hisContinue reading “The Closing Act: Jimi Hendrix’s “Star Spangled Banner” as a Non-Violent Protest”
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Coca-Cola and Capitalism: An American Mythology
By Hailey Oppenlander (’22) Coca-Cola is refreshing and bright, cool to the tongue. It is presented in a variety of situations and packages: in a nostalgic glass bottle; in a can that satisfyingly clicks as you pop the tab, still dripping after being pulled out of a cooler on a blistering summer day; or inContinue reading “Coca-Cola and Capitalism: An American Mythology”
The Relevance of Childish Gambino’s “This is America” in 2022
By Aryanna Perez (’22) In May 2018, Donald Glover, under the stage name Childish Gambino, released the controversial music video to his song, “This is America.” With over 800 million views to date, this music video became a significant cultural work as it utilized symbolism to address social justice issues, including gun violence, police brutality,Continue reading “The Relevance of Childish Gambino’s “This is America” in 2022″
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