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2016 Oscars Fashion Review

The 2016 Oscars certainly received a lot of attention. See what stars wore below! Megan Brawner, Editor-in-Chief Senior Megan Brawner is the Editor-in-Chief of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the captain of the cross country team and runs Indoor and Outdoor Track. She participates in Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) Club and… Read More 2016 Oscars Fashion Review

March 5, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Diversity vs. Quality

The 88th annual Academy Awards Show is taking place Feb. 28 and bringing more controversy than trophies. Last year, ratings dropped a deep 16 percent because of a lack of diversity — all nominees were white. This is the second consecutive year that the Academy has neglected to nominate any actors of color in the… Read More Diversity vs. Quality

January 22, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Oscars Whiteout

The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, have repeatedly received backlash from both viewers and actors for failing to diversify nominees. For the second year in a row, all nominations were for white actors. The Oscars has a huge problem with racism and lack of diversity. The entire system is extremely flawed. Since… Read More Oscars Whiteout

January 22, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Were the Oscars Too White?

The Oscars – the most iconic awards ceremony for film known around the globe. It is usually the most diverse, as well, but times change. “Welcome to the 87th Oscars,” host Neil Patrick Harris said to open up the show. “Tonight, we honor Hollywood’s best and whitest. Sorry… brightest.” Controversy over this white-dominated awards ceremony… Read More Were the Oscars Too White?

March 7, 2015 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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