Pirate Radio Proves Invaluable To Immigrant Communities During The Pandemic — But The Fcc Isn’T Having It,
2020
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
Pirate Radio Proves Invaluable To Immigrant Communities During The Pandemic — But The Fcc Isn’T Having It, May Olvera
Capstones
In January 2020, congress passed the PIRATE Act into law, expanding the legal consequences for operating pirate radio tenfold. Although the FCC claims that the reason they are cracking down on pirate stations — that is, stations broadcasting on regulated airwaves without an FCC license — is that they could interfere with emergency messaging, the pandemic has proven otherwise; there is no evidence of pirates interfering with official safety warnings. In fact, most pirate stations are run by immigrants speaking in their native tongue and they have been able to provide vulnerable and underserved communities with the information they need …
Koam Collection, 1936,
2020
Pittsburg State University
Koam Collection, 1936, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library
Finding Aids
Court proceedings in Washington, D.C. on March 9 and 10 of 1936 on the application for a construction permit, frequency request, and power request for a radio station in Pittsburg, Kansas by the Pittsburg Broadcasting Co. The proceedings discuss the logistics of building a station and tower, the range and possible interference from other stations, positions and duties of the people involved, and the broadcasting situation.
Quincy: A Documentary Review,
2020
University of the Pacific
Quincy: A Documentary Review, Analy Cruz
Backstage Pass
This is a film review of the 2018 documentary film on the life and music of legendary producer, Quincy Jones.
Amy: A Film Review,
2020
University of the Pacific
Amy: A Film Review, Lucas Dehner
Backstage Pass
A review of the 2015 documentary film, Amy.
Tearing Down The Wall: An Analysis Of Pink Floyd’S 1979 Rock Opera,
2020
University of the Pacific
Tearing Down The Wall: An Analysis Of Pink Floyd’S 1979 Rock Opera, Darla Testino
Backstage Pass
No abstract provided.
Bohemian Rhapsody: A Film Review,
2020
University of the Pacific
Bohemian Rhapsody: A Film Review, Ailey Butler
Backstage Pass
This is a review of the 2018 Queen bio-pic, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster Film Review,
2020
University of the Pacific
Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster Film Review, Ceara J. Costa
Backstage Pass
This is a film review of the 2004 documentary, Some Kind of Monster, which provides an in-depth portrait of the heavy metal band, Metallica, during the making of their St. Anger album. It addresses issues of mental health, depression, group dynamics and the pressures that successful artists face in maintaining their internal and external relationships while still trying to create new music.
A 70'S Dream Queen: Carole King's Tapestry,
2020
University of the Pacific
A 70'S Dream Queen: Carole King's Tapestry, Kortney Burton
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The essay critiques the 1971 best-selling album, Tapestry, written and performed by Carole King.
Rock Of Ages Film Review,
2020
University of the Pacific
Rock Of Ages Film Review, Sarah Werth
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This is a critique of the 2012 musical film, Rock of Ages.
Re-Born On The Bayou: Creedence Clearwater Revival's Sophomore Album,
2020
University of the Pacific
Re-Born On The Bayou: Creedence Clearwater Revival's Sophomore Album, Mike Camfield
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This is a critique of the 1969 sophomore album, Bayou Country, by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Me Too: The Effects Of Sexual Harassment And Assault In The Entertainment Industry,
2020
University of the Pacific
Me Too: The Effects Of Sexual Harassment And Assault In The Entertainment Industry, Cassandra M. Gaal
Backstage Pass
This paper gives insight to the growing issue of sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry. The paper provides information on the impact technology and social media have on sexual harassment and how women in particular are viewed in the entertainment industry. The paper also discusses how different genres of music and other forms of entertainment had oversexualized women, and how movies and TV shows have created this idea that someone being romantic is someone who is aggressive and forceful towards their partner.
The Big Payback Book Analysis,
2020
University of The Pacific
The Big Payback Book Analysis, Isaiah Smith
Backstage Pass
This paper is an analysis of the book, The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop.
The Next Frontier: Blockchain In The Music Industry,
2020
University of The Pacific
The Next Frontier: Blockchain In The Music Industry, Manuel J. Manriquez Jr
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This Research Paper takes a look at how Blockchain technology can potentially change the music industry as we know it!
Streaming Services Insist On Buying Out Composers’ Music Rights,
2020
University of the Pacific
Streaming Services Insist On Buying Out Composers’ Music Rights, Kendra Sananikone
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No abstract provided.
From Penny Lane To Stranger Things: Technology’S Influence On Music Production,
2020
University of the Pacific
From Penny Lane To Stranger Things: Technology’S Influence On Music Production, Sami Fong
Backstage Pass
No abstract provided.
Spotify Vs. Apple Music,
2020
University of the Pacific
Spotify Vs. Apple Music, Lexi Gerbino
Backstage Pass
A quick look at the differences of the two biggest music streaming services, Spotify and Apple Music.
Female Representation In U.S. Music Festivals,
2020
University of the Pacific
Female Representation In U.S. Music Festivals, Kortney Burton
Backstage Pass
No abstract provided.
Interview With Sarah Jones, Music Industry Media Specialist,
2020
University of the Pacific
Interview With Sarah Jones, Music Industry Media Specialist, Jennifer Morrow
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No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor,
2020
University of the Pacific
Dixieland Crusaders: Mass Media, The Ku Klux Klan, And The Optics Of Populism, 1970-1979.,
2020
University of Louisville
Dixieland Crusaders: Mass Media, The Ku Klux Klan, And The Optics Of Populism, 1970-1979., Olivia E. Raymond
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The 1970s in the United States of America ushered in transformative policies that reshaped the nation. In her landmark essay, “The Long Civil Rights Movement and the Political Uses of the Past” (2005), Dr. Jacquelyn Dowd Hall reveals how Black activists inspired “a long movement of movements.” However, often forgotten in narratives of new activism from this era is the resurgence of white reactionary social movements. This thesis argues that mass media is central to mainstreaming radical far-right ideology to a national audience. It explores the political ramifications of sensationalist coverage of the Ku Klux Klan in mass media, specifically …
