2008 Woodie Awards
Placed in side-by-side UI Museum of Art galleries, the work of two black women constitutes a dialogue between the past and the present, raising questions of prejudice and identity that continue to resonate.
One collection tells the story of a struggle for human rights: An overworked sharecropper turns her face to the distance, lifted high in dignity, her straw-brimmed hat circling her head like a halo.
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For many children (this reporter's past-self included), the characters on such shows as "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show" seemed very real at a young age. In fact, I might still not be over being unable to marry Kermit the Frog. Despite Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch being, well, puppets, their humanity was obvious, and millions of children worldwide became kin to them. (0) comments
"Working-class people, some say, are not particularly interested in their own history," writes Jeff Porter, a UI assistant professor of English. At least until one discovers that his blue-collar father not only played the bass guitar on the weekends but worked on missiles for Bell Aircraft, a U.S. defense contractor. (0) comments
The stigma of super heroes has long obscured the dynamic evolution of the comic book.
Characters such as Batman and Spiderman have fueled American mythology for decades, but the industry has changed dramatically since their genesis. Today, writers and artists often submerge their stories in dark human waters and the sordid aspects of modern life.
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Forty years is a long time to stay relevant. Only a handful of musicians have successfully achieved that goal, and odds are that none of them will be prominently featured in Rolling Stone any time soon. (0) comments
Dear Louis,
I'd like to say I don't watch much trash TV. However, I admit I try to catch "What Not to Wear" every time it's on. You'd think I'd be sick of it by now, but that's not the case. Anyway, I was wondering what you thought of "What Not to Wear" and if you think it actually helps people.
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