Roles of Italy and the EU

Roles of Italy and the EU

In Cristina Giordano’s “Catastrophes,” a very relevant point about categorization and temporality is made. Reducing an event or issue to a specific category inevitably changes…

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The Ordinary

The Ordinary

In the article catastrophe, the author, Cristiana Giordano, highlights the downsides of declaring the migrant crisis an emergency. While this addresses pressing mainstream ideas, it…

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Temporal Spaces, Permanent Scars

Temporal Spaces, Permanent Scars

In VICE’s piece on Libya’s Migrant Jails, it is inevitable to come to the conclusion that race plays a major role in the rehabilitation and…

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"Europe or Die: People Smuggling in Sicily"-VICE

“Europe or Die: People Smuggling in Sicily”-VICE

In the VICE episode “Europe or Die: People Smuggling in Sicily” sheds light on officials trying to crack down smugglers who bring people into Europe…

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Critique of a Social Media Campaign - Is There Power In a Hashtag?

Critique of a Social Media Campaign – Is There Power In a Hashtag?

I have always been interested in the growing prevalence and addiction to social media world-wide. Without a doubt it has become a very powerful tool,…

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Critique

Critique

  “So, you think you can dance” Is a reality show around the world in which contestants sign up to dancer for a certain time…

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Migrant or Prisoners ?

Migrant or Prisoners ?

Upon watching the video Europe Or Die – Trapped In Bulgaria, there was a particular scene that really stuck with me. This scene happened around 3:48…

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CRITIQUE: M.I.A.'s "Borders"

CRITIQUE: M.I.A.’s “Borders”

Artist Maya Arulpragasam, or internationally known as M.I.A., is no stranger to danger and controversy. Both a film and arts graduate from Central Saint Martins…

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Critique: "Follow Me" by Moxie Raia and Wyclef Jean Music Video

Critique: “Follow Me” by Moxie Raia and Wyclef Jean Music Video

The song and music video for “Follow Me” by Moxie Raia and Wyclef Jean was made in partnership with Global Citizen, a social action platform…

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The Privileges of Travel: A Comparison Case

The Privileges of Travel: A Comparison Case

When we think of “travel”, we think a vacation of cruises, beaches, and Instagram-worthy hot spots. When we think of “migration”, we think of sunken…

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