May 2011
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May Day: The Death of Osama bin Laden
Before I begin, let me be clear: I do not believe that Osama bin Laden was a good person. I do believe that he fought for what he believed to be right, but did so in a way which no one can defend. He is responsible, in part, for the tragedy which took place on 9/11, and those events are surely reprehensible, horrific, and utterly inhumane.
However, the events that took place on Twitter, Facebook,...
February 2011
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January 2011
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Oscars!
Despite the fact that every year my Oscar predictions are wrong, here we go:
Best Picture
• Black Swan • The Fighter • Inception • The Kids are All Right • Toy Story 3 • The King’s Speech • The Social Network • True Grit • Winter’s Bone • 127 Hours
Best Actor
• Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network • Colin Firth, The King’s Speech • James Franco, 127 Hours • Jeff Bridges, True Grit ...
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Theater as Political Communication
The first time I realized how powerful theater is as a tool for social and political change was during my junior year of high school. I was directing a show called Bang Bang You’re Dead. The show was about a high school shooting. Throughout the play, we hear from the victims of the shooting, the shooter himself, and the administrators at the high school as well as law enforcement officials.
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My Pretty Life
“I am a note, passed back and forth. I get your attention; you open me up and I give you all that I have and, in that moment, I feel that you love me. I have your eyes upon me, your honest attention. And you care about me, you even tell me so and, in the warmth of your affection, I feel at peace. But you only read me for a moment, then you drop me to the floor; I am trash to you. Nothing,...
WatchFeatured on CBS3 and in an article in The Republican for the rally for Phoebe Prince tonight!
And, my blog post was picked up by Bully Proof Daily!
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Remembering Phoebe Prince...
Tonight I will be standing with countless others on the South Hadley common to remember the tragic suicide of Phoebe Prince. Together, we will not only commemorate her life, but also call for an end to the senseless intolerance and bullying that continues to plague our schools.
However, watching the news coverage of the first anniversary of Miss Prince’s death this morning, I was severely...
Of Course No One Can Beat Brown...
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino may have had a point this week when he stated that ‘no Democrat’ could beat Scott Brown in 2012. However, his assertion is only valid when one is forced to think inside the box that is the Massachusetts Democratic establishment (white, old men). If we’re only looking at the candidates who have polled poorly in potential match-ups with Brown (Reps Markey, Capuano, and...
Do It Better
“Do It Better” Cold metal is no antidote Or drug For hands Not when it’s Not a little tectonic Who doesn’t have the time To have sympathy for Satan? Is that why you skip your chores And leave the villages starving And the apples unpicked To walk down Some stairs And into some power? They ask if I’m ok I tell them “Yes, It’s just a defense I’m still in the process Of changing clothes”...
The Young John Ohh Appreciation Post
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MIT Mistakes
Originally published in The Catharsis, November 2010 Issue
“MIT Mistakes”
Phil. Frank. Nick. Dylan. Andrew. Dylan II. Michael. Adam. Brian. The summer between my sophomore and junior years of college were riddled with failed relationships and hookups. Every time I met someone who was slightly interested, I clung to them and refused to let go. I was terribly insecure and...
IC LORAZEPAM 0.5 MG
“IC LORAZEPAM 0.5 MG” There was champagne and bright lights And I had headlines and celebrity Well, that’s what they told me But there were still fast hearts Cause I knew the mirror could lie and newsprint could burn I saw the shards Inside the silver was the truth I never was divine in origin Snow and moving metal Made me immaculate Well, that’s what he told me But I still get scared...
December 2010
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Glamour Sustains
“Glamour Sustains” Despite the sick boys and plaid shirts you’ve draped yourself with You haven’t changed a bit I suppose smoke and liquor suit you But where are you at the end of the night? When there’s no music or awkward laugh or substance To hide in? I like to believe that you dissolve That you absolutely hate the nothingness you’ve found That it’s everything you thought it’d be...
I'm Trapped In A Cycle of Sin
Originally published in The Catharsis, October 2010 Issue
“I’m Trapped In A Cycle of Sin”
When I was too young to remember, my parents divorced. I never really felt like a child ‘from a broken home’ because just having a mother was all I had known my entire life. It never bothered me that I didn’t have a father. It was like I’d been born with just a mother. No ‘weekends at...
September 2010
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Why I care about bullying, intolerance, and...
To anyone who may be wondering why I have been so passionate about the issue of violence and intolerance in our schools, and why I have been so critical of Senator Buoniconti on the issue, I would like to share this essay which I wrote for my nonfiction class last semester.
Take it as you will.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Me by James Warren
In fifth...
April 2010
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The Teabaggers' Children
I’m still shaking. Honestly. I just spent the last hour and a half at the Tea Party with Sarah Palin and her fellow tea baggers. I was there for my communication theory class, and we were supposed to be talking with those at the rally to gain a greater sense of what the whole movement is truly about and who supports it. I attempted to keep an open mind, but it was extremely hard for me to put my...
I Am Completely In Love With Anna Wintour
While I may not be into girls, I am all about older women. Let’s go through a list of people whom I admire and aspire to one day be: Hillary, Anna Wintour, Blair Waldorf (fictional characters totally count), and Nancy Pelosi. What is the one characteristic all of these women share? They all have been labeled as cold, manipulative, hyper-ambitious bitches. Everyone should aim to be described in...
If this is how it works
I’m not here to make you dance Not tonight Not in Jackson or on TV Sure, the words are laid out beforehand But it’s so much harder to prepare A voice and image They say, “That kid he’s got…” No idea what he’s doing A huge mess to deal with So far to go to catch up. I guess that’s a fair conclusion How long have I been working? All this time…and still…nothing? Well it’s cause of the neon They’re...
I Might Be Stalking Your Whole Life On The...
I must admit that I am completely addicted to reality TV. I won’t apologize for it, but I will say that it bothers me. I hate that I cannot miss an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, even though I can’t tell you why it would be necessary for anyone to keep up with any of them. After four seasons, I still can’t say why they are famous in the first place. Jersey Shore was one show...
March 2010
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I've Got Relational Dialectics All But Down
I’ve decided that being a political communication major is pretty much the best and worst thing that’s ever happened to my love life. It’s bad because I am far too opinionated on political issues. In my most recent relationship, I constantly got into fights over the military and Scott Brown. I’m sorry, but how can any self-respecting gay guy vote for someone who attempted to take away their right...
February 2010
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I Don't Believe In Love
Love is dead. And, to quote Beyonce, “I talk like this cause I can back it up.” I went home for Valentine’s Day weekend to see my boyfriend, Nick. I came back from Valentine’s Day weekend without a boyfriend. I’m still not sure why that is, but this isn’t about Nick. It is however about heartbreak, and it’s necessary to briefly mention the weekend’s events. It gives me ethos. I’m a heartbreak...
Expectancy Violations & Roommate Relations
Ok, so it’s time for a lesson in communication. Disclaimer: Despite the fact that I am a political communication student, I have absolutely no talent when it comes to small talk, first impressions, or informal interpersonal communication with anyone I don’t know. Yes, this is probably a problem. But, for now, do as I say not as I do. I like to think that my roommate and I have the perfect...
WatchCome on Sarah, notes on your hand? Do you have a spelling test later? And fix your bumpit. Thought that shit was gonna fall out halfway through that ‘compelling’ speech.
“Lady Gaga is reported to be starving herself after she heard her co-star making...”
– The Herald Sun
Seriously? Lady Gaga is the fiercest, hottest, and most talented woman in Hollywood. Don’t worry, Gaga, that douche is just jealous. 