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Author: Austin Maas

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Juxtaposing injustice — Kevin Spacey’s response produces negative assumptions
Austin Maas11.06.2017

If there is anything the past year has taught, it’s that a series of tweets can have catastrophic repercussions. While the limelight of recent Twittersphere controversy has been dominated by […]

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Look both ways — Language plays an extremely important role in the exchange of privilege and oppression
Austin Maas10.23.2017

Privilege and oppression exist as opposing forces. When one entity experiences privilege, another is oppressed, and the language used to define those roles often complicates the relationship between them.

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For diversity’s sake — Diversity should not just be about what diverse groups have to offer
Austin Maas09.25.2017

With the political climate the way it is and current events unfolding the way they are, questions about the value of diversity seem to be percolating through conversation on a […]

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How not to fit in — Where nonconformism fits into this thing we call progress
Austin Maas09.18.2017

Nonconformity as a continual, measured practice is the key to societal progress. The notion of progress is not exactly easy to pin down because of its subjectivity. But, societal growth […]

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Identity theft by association — Pinkwashing is a harmful process not many know about
Austin Maas09.11.2017

Imagine being at a dinner party. All the attendees are close personal friends who know and understand the complexity of identity — they are people who can be trusted, even […]

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Limp wrists, tight fists — The experiences of the LBGTQA community and film should correlate more often
Austin Maas09.05.2017

Film and TV present more than just the opportunity for entertainment — they present stories as a medium for relating and connecting with others. For as long as film and […]

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Educational liberties — Making educational choices to meet societal expectations is no way to manage a healthy college career
Austin Maas08.21.2017

When choosing which classes to take or which major to pursue, there are always external expectations of what the “best” option is. Whether it’s the choice between majoring in something in the […]

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Newcomer notions — Dispelling misconceived ideas about freshman year
Austin Maas08.17.2017

For incoming freshmen, the beginning of the school year can be a worrisome time. Expectations of what an authentic college experience looks like don’t always match the reality and can […]

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Unreciprocated respect — President Trump’s position as a public figure trumps his position in office
Austin Maas08.17.2017

From the first time I gained an interest in political discourse, back during the second election of former President George W. Bush, I’ve carried a fairly consistent mindset in regard […]

Habitat for the humanities — Moscow invites writing and reading enthusiasts to participate at its many literary events
Austin Maas07.19.201709.01.2017

At the launch party of her debut novel “The Principals Behind Flotation” Alexandra Teague stood in front of a pack crowd in local bookstore Bookpeople of Moscow and said, “This […]

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