Annica Benning – Arizona State University – The College Fix

Ariz. College Senator Fakes Social Media Following – Gets Invited To White House

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:33:57 +0000

As a social media following continues to be more important among public figures, a lot of people will go to any means necessary to make themselves look like they have more klout than they do. Klout is a term that refers to one’s social media impact. For a couple bucks, you can buy Facebook Likes, Instagram followers, or Twitter followers. It’s easy to do and helps instantly establish you as a…

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Feminists: Stop Complaining About Rape Culture, Start Helping Women

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:06:03 +0000

OPINION: Rather than attacking the so-called rape culture, feminist organizations need to preach common sense solutions Have you ever heard of SlutWalks? It’s when women dress up in bras, panties, high heels and little else and parade around the streets demanding “no means no!” They’re very popular on campuses across the nation, and it’s one of feminists’ favorite ways to take on the problem…

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Faux Outrage At MLK Frat Party Ignores Real Issues Facing Black Community

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:05:47 +0000

OPINION By now many have heard about the infamous “MLK Black Out” frat party at Arizona State University, which took place on Sunday and included basketball jerseys for a dress code, and partiers flashing gang signs in pictures and drinking out of watermelon cups. It made national headlines. As a student at Arizona State University, I am embarrassed by the nature of this event.

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Obamacare’s Millennial Ad Campaign Portrays Women as Giddy, Desperate

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:04:21 +0000

Obamacare advertisements released this week feature the phrase “got insurance?” along with photos of young women excitedly clutching birth control pills with attractive men standing nearby. In various versions of the ad, the women’s thoughts are spelled out something like this: “Let’s Get Physical. OMG he’s hot! Let’s hope he’s as easy to get as this birth control. My health insurance covers the…

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Rage Against The Pink Machine

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:23:09 +0000

OPINION Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the nation, and spreading awareness of and raising money for breast cancer research is a noble cause. That’s why the profiteering off breast cancer every October is not only nauseating, it’s unethical. Football games. Grocery stores. Shopping Malls. There is no escaping pleas to buy pink during breast cancer awareness…

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Latinos With Green Cards Pushed To Enroll In Obamacare

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:17:18 +0000

HOUSTON – Latinos who have permanent resident status, also known as green cards, were instructed in Spanish on how to apply for U.S. citizenship at a city event and – while at the forum – were pushed to enroll in the Affordable Care Act. The two-hour “Neighborhood Centers Citizenship and Immigration Forum” attracted more than 100 people, all of whom appeared Latino. Hosted at a community…

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What I Learned in Comparative Politics: White People Exploit All Others

Annica Benning - Arizona State University — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:16:45 +0000

OPINION Earlier this year, my Arizona State University government professor told my class that white people are successful because they have exploited all other people, and that Americans are not all born equal because of slavery. When I complained about the comments to the college dean, she dismissed my concerns, pointing out I had on a Brooks Brothers shirt. I’ve haven’t heard from her since.

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