Nudity and sexuality have been portrayed in art in many ways throughout history, varying across cultures and mediums. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues a good portrayal of sexuality in film serves a purpose for the story and its themes, whereas over-sexualization leads to objectification.
The film industry uses racebending to intentionally change a character’s identity, usually may result in forced diversity or whitewashing, which are both controversial. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues if Hollywood wants representation, studios should create more narratives and characters that offer organic diversity and are essential to the story.
The University of St. Thomas has postponed plans for commencement ceremonies until further notice due to the uncertainty around COVID-19. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues graduating students and their families should accept that the commencement ceremony they envisioned before will probably not happen.
If consumers are not educated enough about proper waste management, and if it is not properly enforced by environmental regulations and sustainability policies, problems such as plastic waste will not decrease as much as we need them to. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues before banning certain materials or taxing the use of certain products, people should be well-educated on environment-friendly practices.
Good art takes risks, and making movie remakes, franchise reboots and unexpected sequels takes all the risk out of filmmaking. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues the film industry focuses more on money than quality and originality, and now, movie theaters mostly consist of movies nobody asked for.
With an increasing number of celebrities eager to share their thoughts, virtue signaling is growing in our society. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues virtue signaling on award shows and political ads is stepping out of line for people who are so disconnected from the reality of everyday life.
President Donald Trump signed an eight-point $3 billion bill in response to the Coronavirus outbreak and The St. Thomas Application Development and Cloud team has recently launched an app for students. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio has today’s News in :90.
Political issues in the United States and Europe, such as immigration and international trade, have recently split the electorate into two sides. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues that while this split might be ideological, the approach that both sides use, populism, is the same.
Since late 2018, migrant caravans from Central America have attempted to reach the United States in hopes of gaining asylum. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues the U.S. and other countries have the ability to help these people and simultaneously reduce the number of caravans.
