French Graduate student talks Charlie Hebdo
A few days before the Charlie Hebdo shootings, Ophelia Smith was in Paris working on research for a Master’s degree in British Civilization...
Local Laughter, Global Polemics: Understanding Charlie Hebdo
This past Wednesday, February 18th, there was a discussion in JRC 101 about the recent events that occurred in France. In case you did not...
Why We Write
When I think of writing, the first thing that comes to mind is a quote from playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton: “The pen is mightier than the...
What’s Next For Charlie Hebdo?
If the name of a French satirical magazine was for the most part unknown to Western culture before this year, then Charlie Hebdo (the...
Je Suis Charlie
The candles lit for the victims of the Charlie Hebdo shooting; the peaceful protest and memorial took place outside Norwich forum and was...
Satire, Media, and the Boundaries of Free Speech
Free Speech seems like such a simple concept. It is part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the American Bill of Rights and the...
Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie
Charlie Hebdo is a French “satirical” newspaper that is known for, amongst other things, it’s unsavory depictions of Muhammad. While in...
Is Charlie Hebdo racist?
People all over the world are jumping into debates about 'censorship versus freedom of speech' without really understanding what Charlie...
A Major Lesson from Charlie Hebdo
Living in a college town, we are solely influenced by our surroundings. The professors you see twice a week, your roommate across the hall...
Entertainment
6 Ways Celebrities Have Responded to the Charlie Hebdo Attacks
From Helen Mirren to Banksy, we were glad to see these celebrities show their support.