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TV research center focuses on effects of pop culture
By Steve Bollard
Professor Robert J. Thompson sat deep within the heavy, concrete confines of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications yesterday. Suddenly, his phone rang. "Hold on," he said. "I think this is TV Guide." Such an occurrence is natural for Thompson, the director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University.
Ads use images of disabled
By Dana Moran
Disability is in vogue. Last night, Rosemarie Garland-Thompson of Emory University spoke in Eggers Hall on the recent views of disability in popular culture. Her lecture, "Can or Should Disability Be Chic? Images of Disability in Late Capitalism," addressed her exploration of these images and their effects on consumers and culture in general.
Country artist enlists new band for remake
By Aaron Besecker
Amidst a jungle of Chinese joints and restaurant supply stores in SoHo on a windy winter's day in January, I met the man. He wore jeans and a striped button-down shirt. His well-kept beard burst of orange-brown. His guitar sat in its black, cushioned case and leaned against the kitchen counter.
Oldham reinvents his greatest hits
Bonnie "Prince Palace Sings Greatest Palace Music Genre: Folk/rock/country Next of kin: Songs: Ohiah, Johnny Cash Score: 3 out of 5 stars A little bit country, a little bit rock'n'roll. What can be said for the Osmonds would also fit Bonnie "Prince" Billy - but only if the Osmonds dove heavily and repeatedly into a cornucopia of controlled substances.
Country artist enlists new band for remake
By Aaron Besecker
Amidst a jungle of Chinese joints and restaurant supply stores in SoHo on a windy winter's day in January, I met the man. He wore jeans and a striped button-down shirt. His well-kept beard burst of orange-brown. His guitar sat in its black, cushioned case and leaned against the kitchen counter.
