Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Sept. 16, 2021 Whether a fan of reality TV or not, we all can agree that it’s one of the most chaotic genres of television out there. Its continual rise in popularity has spawned a million different versions for our viewing pleasure: dating, competition, food and even hidden cameras. There’s nothing quite like the stardom that comes from being on … Continue reading The harsh reality of “reality” TV
Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 3/18/21 It has been a year since COVID-19 facilitated a national quarantine: leaving people alone in their homes with not much to do outside of it. Because of this, Netflix took the reins as one of the most popular go-to quarantine activities to keep people entertained, preoccupied and content. The rise in the platform’s growth and popularity caused many new … Continue reading Popular Netflix shows approved by The Duquesne Duke
Alyse Kaminski | staff writer 2/4/2021 Ah, Bachelor Mondays. Sitting down for two hours of my day, watching TV producers manipulate people for the whole world to see and becoming emotionally invested in all of it. I began watching all of the shows in The Bachelor franchise during Jojo Fletcher’s run as the Bachelorette. Since then, I have not seen a single person of color … Continue reading Bachelor series features first Black bachelor
Capri Scarcelli | arts & entertainment editor 2/4/2021 Saturday Night Live is back in full swing — and they aren’t behind in content, either. Last week’s episode premiered on Jan. 30, hosted by former Office actor John Krasinski with featured performances by punk artist Machine Gun Kelly. The show started off with a warm welcome from Krasinski, who was immediately teased for no longer resembling … Continue reading New SNL episode humors doubtful expectations
09/17/2020 Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist In American culture, a long history of racism and underrepresentation in all aspects of life is there to be uncovered and talked about — and reality TV is no exception. In shows such as CBS’s Big Brother and MTV’s The Challenge, reality TV is rightfully facing a racial reckoning amid the Black Lives Matter movement. In 1992, MTV aired … Continue reading Reality TV has failed to represent ethnic minorities
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