Video Director

Social Media Director

Program Director

Production Director

Music Director

Lead DJ

Graphic Director

Events Director

Content Director

The term of each position is one year from March 2020 to March 2021. Students must be enrolled at the Savannah campus for fall, winter and spring quarters to apply. They are paid a monthly stipend during those quarters.

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The applications may be downloaded here:

• District editor-in-chief
• SCAD Radio general manager
• The Manor editor-in-chief

The term of each assignment is one year from March 2020 to March 2021. Students must be enrolled at the Savannah campus for fall, winter and spring quarters to apply. The leaders are paid a monthly stipend during those quarters.

For more information about applying, contact Adam Crisp, director of student media, at acrisp@scad.edu or at (912) 525-5681.

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Social Media Director

Content Director

Events Director

Music Director

Production Director

Program Director

Promotion Director

The term of each position is one year from March 2019 to March 2020. Students must be enrolled at the Savannah campus for fall, winter and spring quarters to apply. They are paid a monthly stipend during those quarters.

For more information about applying, contact Adam Crisp, director of student media, at acrisp@scad.edu.

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The applications may be downloaded here:

• District editor-in-chief
• SCAD Radio general manager
• The Manor editor-in-chief

The term of each assignment is one year from March 2019 to March 2020. Students must be enrolled at the Savannah campus for fall, winter and spring quarters to apply. The leaders are paid a monthly stipend during those quarters.

For more information about applying, contact Adam Crisp, director of student media, at acrisp@scad.edu or at (912) 525-5681.

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To apply, download and complete the appropriate job description and application. Submissions should be made via email to Adam Crisp, director of student media, by the deadline stated on the application. Interviews for the general manager position will be held Friday, Feb. 16. Interviews for the remaining positions will be held between Feb. 19 and Feb. 23.

The following positions are open for application:

• General Manager
• Program Director
• Music Director
• Production Director
• Promotions Director
• Social Media Director
• Content Director

To join SCAD Radio, as a DJ, email the program director. Applications for DJs and on-air talent are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the quarter.

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So when I saw two girls who had just accidentally murdered a sexual predator, sitting in a car with the dead body in their trunk, singing “Defying Gravity” together – I was not put off. I laughed. It was meant to be funny despite their histories and the magnitude of their current situation. I was hooked on the show because of that moment.

Despite MTV’s reputation for sometimes only having mediocre content, they released a show titled Sweet Vicious in November of 2016. It was the perfect time to have a show like this.

The show centers around two women, Ophelia and Jules, who team up as vigilantes to bring justice to the people who have gotten away with sexual abuse on their university campus. The show is funny. It can get a little campy and cliché, but it has never once failed to get its point across to its audience. It is real, truthful, raw, and emotional. It deals with all situations; every single reaction to sexual assault is shown from grief, to disbelief, to refusal to believe. It depicts how relationships and individuals can be broken from one act of violence.  Though the majority of the show does center around female victims but there is a scene that includes a male victim of sexual assault.

The show covers every basis of the problem from inaction from authority to the police and the university hiding the problem. It covers how varied the reactions of people can be toward the news. And amidst the humor, it shows the very distressing reality of what it can mean to have been a victim of sexual assault. And while the show is about sexual assault, they are very sex positive in the situations where the act is consensual.

Jules happens to be a victim. Her past is what led her to become a vigilante and take down sexual abusers. She is a strong individual who can hold her own. And she is still just as strong when it becomes too much for her and she breaks down because of the memories she will never forget. Every single day she has to remember because her rapist was someone she once considered a friend. He is someone that was a part of her life and, for the time being, is still a part of her life.

Sweet Vicious shows the struggle of trying to find justice and how people are always skeptical of what really happened. Victims are discredited and eventually people grow tired of the constant battle and give up. Jules deals with this by herself. She goes to the university but they are no help. She does not feel like she can tell her best friend or anyone in her sorority for fear of backlash and changing all of their relationships. That eats away at her. The audience sees her struggle and harsh journey throughout the season.

We live in a society where rape culture is alive. The biggest news story last year surrounding sexual assault was that of the Stanford swimmer. I will not mention his name because he needs no more attention. He was convicted of three accounts of felony sexual assault and only served three months of an already small jail sentence because any more time “would have affected his future”. Yet, no one stopped to think that the girl, his victim, would have to live with that night for the rest of her life. That case is an example of huge injustice in the justice system. This case is unfortunately not uncommon. A teacher raped a student. A father raped his daughter. A male raped a female multiple times over a period of years. The list goes on. Somehow, the judges for each and every one of these cases suspended the sentences the prosecuted were to receive.

Any form of sexual assault is a violent crime and too often, the perpetrator does not get a punishment to fit that. The victim is blamed. Women are told they are asking for it; that it’s their fault. Male victims are told it was not rape and they should have enjoyed it. The people who have sworn to protect have turned their backs with statements such as “boys will be boys.” Not only does this statement invalidate that a crime has just happened but also shows how little stock are put into cases where a male has been raped.

People are working to change this through protesting and getting information out to people who are ignorant of the facts.  But, right now, this is the type of culture we live in.

Now the second half of the first season has just returned with the beginning of 2017 and though there are plans for a season two, there has been no confirmation of one. This series is so important. It is empowering. Sweet Vicious is teaching and educating young people in the way in which they learn: through media and furthermore humor. What a shame to see a show that could really impact change, leave the network because people are still not open to talking about the things that need to be talked about most.

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There is nothing quite like live theatre. The energy. The constant give and take between the audience and the performers. Sitting in a theatre with hundreds of other people, all revved up to watch magic happen on stage is a unique experience. But when a show is taken, filmed, and put in theatres, a lot of that is lost. You do not get filled with the same tension and wonder that you do when you see a play or musical live. That was an issue with bringing Newsies to theatres. There was a loss of energy exchange between the actors and audience because they were not all in a room together. The performance seemed less charged because of the involvement of a screen.

When the movie first started, it was jarring. There is a difference between acting for the theatre and acting for the screen.  In this instance, the audience was seeing theatre acting on the screen. Everything was big: the movements, the expressions, the inflections of voice. Sitting in the audience, I was thinking, “Okay, I can see it. No need to be that big about it.” And that is just the unfortunate occurrence of filming people acting on the stage. But after a little while, the jarring quality of it lessened and the audience was able to accept it as it was and watch without feeling overwhelmed.

Probably my biggest issue with taking the theatre and putting it on screen is that what you are seeing is decided for you. In the theatre you can see the entire stage for the entirety of the show and so you get to pick what you focus on. But, on screen, the camera would focus on certain characters or certain dance moves and you would miss what was happening around them. That was probably where some of the energy was lost. Some of these moments, though, were intensified by being brought into a more intimate light. For instance, the scene where Davey is trying to get Jack to return to the strike, or when Jack was finally winning against Pulitzer. The audience could feel more involved in these moments because the close-ups on the characters allowed for emotion to be seen easily.

But, with the good, there is the bad. Stage fighting does not translate to the screen and personally caused me to be taken out of the moment. During the strike, a fight breaks out between The World employees and police versus the Newsies. There were a lot of fight choreography happening and on the stage, but on the screen, it is easy to tell that the punches are not actually landing.

Despite being on the stage for as many years at it has been, the dancing still holds up. Its intoxicating, high-energy movement was amped up even more for this special production of the show.

The vocal performances were flawless. They were not live but recorded in a studio and then synced to the video. Because of this, I did notice a few syncing problems but overall, it was done very, very well. The singing is incredible and songs like “Seize the Day” and “The World Will Know” makes it hard for the audience not to want to join in the Newsies fight. That aspect of the show is not lost in its change from stage to screen.

Despite the negatives mentioned, there is no way to prevent that from happening when you take a high-energy musical and film it for the screen. Nothing at all was wrong with the performances or the quality. It was all in the overall experience. At the end of the day, the audience in the movie theater was able to see a Broadway musical for $20. That is about a fifth of the price of theatre tickets (for a decent seat) and to many people, much more affordable. I would urge anyone to go see this limited time filmed version of Newsies because the show is wonderful. It is a family. I would say you should go see any sort of event like this, because even if you are missing the live theatre experience, the spectacle is still spectacular.

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The third season starts off strong with an episode commenting on social media’s effect on us today and doesn’t stop until the season’s over. The first episode’s main character works on building her likability up to a 5-star rating and while it’s not as frightening as certain episodes of Black Mirror can be, it may just hit a little too close to home. The second episode takes a distressing look at the plethora of smartphone apps and games we can download. The third episode is probably the weakest of the season, especially after considering the ending, and the fifth episode just didn’t grab my attention. It’s another one very rooted in human experience, and specifically focuses on tragedies of the past that people have turned a blind eye too. While the last episode is predictable, it reflects the overall theme of season three: People fighting for worlds that have already come to an end.

2016 was a year full of ups and downs to say the least, but i’ll focus on how it was for queer entertainment. It started with Lexa’s death in The 100 and seemed to spiral out of control from there on out. Bury Your Gays aka Lesbian Death Syndrome became the trope of the year,  as queer women were killed off at alarming rates. In fact, queer women made up 1.75% of main/regular characters in television in 2015-16 but 10% of main/regular character deaths. To understand this statistic a little bit more let’s translate it into straight character statistics. It would have meant the death of 736 straight characters compared to the 130 that actually died. Of course, those displeased with the trend don’t want that many straight characters killed off. They just want equal representation.

There have been many movements trying to combat this trope and secure good representation in media, including LGBT Fans Deserve Better, the Lexa Pledge, and the bulletproof vest phenomenon. Though there was some change, queer women continued to die at an astonishing rate on television. 2016, overall, has not been kind to queer characters.

You might have noticed that one episode is missing from the quick synopsis of season three. That is because it is the overwhelming favorite of the season. Amidst this grim dystopian show, a queer paradise has bloomed. The fourth episode of season three stands out from every other episode, as they more often than not end in despair. For seemingly the first time, Black Mirror gave a happy ending to characters that for years had received nothing. It broke through the dismal television landscape, and became one of the few saviors of queer entertainment.

The episode takes place in a town next to the ocean in the 1980s where Yorkie and Kelly quickly develop a powerful bond. The song called “Heaven Is A Place on Earth,” though contextually ironic, can easily give you an insight into just how wonderful this show is and how much of an impact it has had on people. It has a shiny surface, yet hides a lot of depth beneath. Simply put, it’s about human beings and love and dealing with the tragedies of your past.

The technology presented in this episode does not ruin lives as it does in most of the other episodes. It instead gives people the opportunity to live and live fully while they still have the time. It gives people a choice. The twist that is so intelligently constructed is hidden deep in little lines here and there. The necessary information is held at arm’s length until the show lets you in on the secret. When it’s finally revealed, it becomes clear that the concept is strong enough to support an incredible variety of stories. The opportunities are endless.

The episode could easily have focused on a heterosexual couple as was originally planned, but the way it turned out opened up many doors for discussion. First of all, the romance is between the two main female characters: Yorkie and Kelly. Not only are they in a queer relationship, but Yorkie and Kelly are an interracial couple, something that is still lacking on television. This couple would’ve had a very hard time in the 80s were it not for the premise of the episode. Despite the Civil Rights Movement and the Stonewall Rebellion, many fought for equal rights all throughout the 80’s and continue to do so today. Through the magic of fictional technology Black Mirror made it possible to see what it would have been like to have the acceptance we have today, but in a different era.

Furthermore, bisexuality in television is often erased. If a woman is bisexual and she is in a relationship with a man, she is only seen as straight. If she is in a relationship with a woman, she is only seen as gay and that’s just not how bisexuality works. Kelly in San Junipero states that she likes women and men. Though she does not say in blatant terms that she is bisexual, that is the most common definition of what being bisexual entails. It is also possible for her to be a representation for individuals who identify as pansexual or those who think of themselves as sexually fluid.

She is the hero for so many people, young and old, who finally have an image of themselves reflected back at them. Despite the show being fictional, it depicts someone who understands what it’s like to not feel accepted by a large part of society. This is why representation in media is so important. If you are not part of a minority group, it may be easy to overlook because you have seen yourself in media your entire life. Specifically in the queer community, representation has only just begun and there is a long road ahead. Gay men, lesbian women and women who “don’t like labels” are typically the only people who get represented, which ultimately reflects badly on society.

This episode brings to light yet another discussion that today’s society is working through still, as youth is a huge factor in this episode of Black Mirror. It comments on how youth is thought to be the apex of life and how that may or may not be true. A large part of Black Mirror is to make the audience think and bring their own morals and values into the equation, so the answer is up to the viewers.  

Black Mirror is classified as both a sci-fi and thriller show and at first glance San Junipero may not feel like it fits in with the rest of the series. While it’s out of the norm for the series, it takes the opportunity to represent people who rarely have the spotlight. That is so important, and it’s the main reason why so many people latched onto this episode with such fierce loyalty. Ultimately, television functions as an escape, as it gives people the ability to get away from their lives for a moment and live in a fictional world. Sadly, these fictional worlds are sometimes preferable to reality. The characters in San Junipero can choose for themselves whether they want to live there, free from a world that has judged them so harshly in the past. For many queer people who have dealt with intolerance, the mere fact that a television show celebrates a character exactly like themselves is monumentally important, and it’s even more significant that no other character on screen takes issue with their sexuality. It builds courage and self-confidence because you realize that it’s possible that people’s mindsets can change regarding issues of equality. It just takes a lot of work. San Junipero is a place of security, love, and hope. Not only for the characters, but for the people watching.

Written by Kenzie Tartaglione

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The reason I always despised hearing this title on the list was because as soon as the class heard the name they would lose their minds and the picking was over. I have been subjected to watching Elf at least twice during that one week in December for over eight years and I never once enjoyed the experience. I have my reasons for my dislike.

First off, if you are not a fan of Will Ferrell, like me, then obviously this movie is not one that is going to sit well with you. It’s hard to watch an actor or comedian you are not a fan of. But speaking of comedy, Elf is bad comedy.

Peter Dinklage’s scene in which he jumps on the table to fight Buddy comes very, very close to mocking little people (or people who were born with dwarfism). I understand that that actor is one of those people but it is still an example of a joke in bad taste. And that’s only one of the many in this movie.

Children watch this movie. It was not the best choice to enlighten these children, who may still believe in Santa Claus, to the possibility that he may not be real. Newhart the Elf states plainly to Buddy that some kids do not believe. There’s also a scene where Buddy exposes the mall Santa as a fake. If this movie was aimed towards adults, then go for it. But, this movie was supposedly aimed at children!

Why should the makers of the movie have had the right to open those cracks in kids’ belief in Santa Claus. He holds all of the magic for kids during the season and taking that away before it is necessary is rude, mean and just a bad move.

Santa is not painted as a great guy. Number one, Santa fails to realize that some baby climbed into his bag. When he realizes, he gives the baby to an elf. Excuse me, but Santa does know where everyone lives; he could have taken the kid back to the orphanage. Or, even give him to human parents in a world where he would actually fit in, rather than with the elves.

Also, Santa knew all about where Buddy came from because Newhart eventually tells Buddy the truth about his family. They knew this information all along and just kept it from him, letting him grow up and

believe in a life that really is not his. Aside from Santa though, the other elves are not great people. Bullies would be a good term for them.

People love the scene in which Buddy starts singing along with Zooey Deschanel. Um…do you not understand that this is really creepy? She is in the shower. He sneaks in. She is unaware of him being there and most definitely wants him to leave. Definition of creepy.

Christmas films always have some wonderful meaning behind them. A Christmas Story is about the innocence of children during the season. Scrooge in A Christmas Carol is utterly destroyed and laid out by the ghosts and so his redemption means something. George Bailey gets up on that bridge in It’s A Wonderful Life and when the town gets together to aid him, that means something. But Buddy does not have some charming innocence.

Buddy is not a monster who was changed by some intense realization and self-reflection. Buddy does not have a bridge. Movies have to earn their happy endings.

I could not even bring myself to watch this movie in order to write this review because of my absolute disdain for it. I know this is an unpopular opinion. I have had that knowledge since I first saw it and observed my classmates reactions toward it. I do not get it. It is mediocre at best and there are so many better Christmas movies out there to celebrate the holiday season with.

Not every movie has to be dramatic and moody to be counted as worth watching. Despite what some might say, not every movie has to be Moonlight-caliber to be enjoyed. While movies like that definitely have their place, other movies are just fun and silly. And it’s okay to enjoy those too! Sometimes you just want to sit down and watch something easy and enjoy yourself, especially around Christmastime.

Because while Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be the most stressful time of year. Families are tense, there’s panic over presents and decorations, and confusion about whose house are we going to and when; then amidst all that chaos stands a beloved Christmas comedy: Elf.

Elf doesn’t want you to sit down and ponder deep philosophical questions for two hours. It doesn’t want to wrench your heart and leave you low when the movie is over. Elf wants you lay back and laugh at Will Ferrell takes eating littered gum and getting hit by a taxi. Elf wants nothing more than for you to relax and enjoy your holiday.

So while I cannot tell you that Elf is a masterpiece of cinema, I can tell you that Elf has saved me from many potential holiday meltdowns. It’s not meant to change your life. It’s just meant to entertain you for an hour and a half, and for me it succeeds! Laughing at stupid comedy is a welcome distraction from the hustle and bustle of the holiday, and I will always spend my Christmases with Buddy the Elf.

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