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Hokkaido in Summer: A 6-Day Road Trip Itinerary

While getting my hair done today — a 3-hour affair where we often share our life stories — I passionately recounted my recent road trip across Hokkaido. My hairstylist (shoutout […]

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 by Seanna Nichols
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Analyzing the PYP Planner

The International Baccalaureate was founded in the 1960s, when leaders and educators were searching for a way to revolutionize education. They were searching for an education program that adequately responded […]

Posted on December 9, 2019October 24, 2020 by Seanna Nichols
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Cyborg Slavery: Revisiting the Original Blade Runner

Blade Runner depicts a dystopian future where the system is fundamentally flawed. This movie has a more pessimistic view of society, where technology creates more problems than it solves. These […]

Posted on November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 by Seanna Nichols
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4 Mandatory Translation Apps for Mandarin

1) Pleco (iOS, Android) This is the #1 go-to app for translating basic words and phrases. You can’t plug in a whole sentence, but if you need to know how […]

Posted on June 26, 2017October 8, 2017 by Seanna Nichols
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Anime as Rogue Film: A Look at Urotsukidōji

Considering the general definition of rogue – someone or something that does not follow the group, and may be seen as threatening – a rogue film cannot be mainstream and […]

Posted on June 21, 2017July 31, 2017 by Seanna Nichols
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Gender in Rogue Films: A Look at Last Exit to Brooklyn

Gender is an important topic in rogue films. Gender has been a controversial topic since the rise of feminism. The strength of the feminist movement allowed an open dialogue about […]

Posted on February 1, 2016July 31, 2017 by Seanna Nichols
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Dysfunctionality in Rogue Films: A Look at Taxi Driver

Dysfunctionality in rogue cinematic characters is an important element of rogue cinema. Rogue films magnify the unusual, especially within the characters of the film. Dysfunctionality represents the abnormalities that are […]

Posted on February 1, 2016July 31, 2017 by Seanna Nichols
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What is Rogue Cinema? A Look at The Last Picture Show

“Rogue” is a sociological term that describes the spirit of independence within a person. A rogue person is defiant, refusing to follow societal standards. It is this spirit that governs […]

Posted on January 21, 2016July 31, 2017 by Seanna Nichols
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  • Anime as Rogue Film: A Look at Urotsukidōji

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