As a class we have discussed what it the word Dystopia means since the first day. We have created our own definition while taking into consideration what we perceive a dystopia to be rather than let google or a textbook describe it for us. Not only has this given us Continue reading
During the initial thought of creating the podcast, I was excited because not only am I a mass communication major, but I am a person who likes to write and plans on becoming a print journalist. So, the script seemed like the part I would be most interested in and could Continue reading
The snowpiercer is a dystopian film that focuses on how the world would react to a crisis that wipes out most of the human population by snow. After most of the population is discontinued on earth, a small percentage of the world is supposedly lucky by surviving on an international Continue reading
 Throughout time, college has been seen as an essential part of American living. Not only has society described it as an important part of getting a good-paying job, but it has also been viewed as one of the few ways to better yourself. My mother personally believes that it Continue reading
After everything that has been going on, I think we should establish a clear plan for what is to come. Xavier not only handled things in a random, unorganized, way for students to be confused and flustered with material, but I also think it was a quick switch for teachers Continue reading
Throughout this course it has been clear that the objective is trying to figure if dystopias are real or not. Whereas others view the definition of a dystopia as an imaginary place that is in its worst possible position and offers oppression, control, and mental captivity amongst it citizens, I Continue reading
The movie the purge is an interesting one. People often describe the idea of it as farfetched, or in my own words, stupid. But being completely honest, after the presidential election that allowed Trump to become the leader of our country, I believe anything inhumane can happen to this little Continue reading
Ur-Facism by Umberto Eco, is an article about how facism affects countries over time. Throughout the article, he explains his experience with facism in Italy but also goes into German facism. One of the main points he refers to is the Holocaust. He compares the two countries and how they Continue reading
Considering I’m a mass communication major and creative writing minor, I think analyzing films is one of my favorite things to do. Relating to my major, I’ve had classes like Media Criticism, Film Appreciation, and currently Intro to Mass Communication Research, that specifically that is all we do. So, critiquing Continue reading
Update: #Room101Radio, a podcast about the intersection between fictional & real #dystopias, created by students at @XULA1925, is available here:
Google: go.jtodd.info/8c6
Apple: go.jtodd.info/2d4a3
Spotify: go.jtodd.info/3db97
iHeartRadio: go.jtodd.info/aab4b
