Blog Post 4

Article :

 Musicians and the concept of “selling out” - MIA’s Superbowl Halftime appearance:

Response: The author of this article choose to address the topic or idea of whether singer M.I.A's performance at the Superbowl was an act of selling out, or rather a showcase of her progression in her career. M.I.A is characteristically known/categorized as an alternative artist,placed opposite of the mainstream performers that the pop culture has both idolized and glamorized. Her performance on stage along side pop queen Madonna, and mainstream rapper Nicki Minj has caused the question to arise if M.I.A has essentially sold on the very principles that once set her apart (an indie, foreign alternative method to music). Personally i do not think that M.I.A's performance should be warranted as a sell out , but simple cultivation of success in the music industry. Who you are and what you stand for does not change simply because you are entered into a new culture (mainstream pop). I would not recommend this article to someone else to read , because i find the topic somewhat random and dramatic.


 Article: One of the many current national “takes” on New York Knicks basketball star-in-the-making, Jeremy Lin:

Response:  Jeremy Lin's rise on the basketball scene is nothing short of a pleasant surprise. The author of this article chooses to highlight the success of  Jeremy Lin the NBA. The harvard grad has shown himself to be able to hang with the best in the league. In a game against the LA Lakers  Lin scored a total of 30 points against NBA star Kobe Bryant. Lin's impressive performance for the New York Knicks has earned a growing fan base, and postivite attention. Many are surprised at his success being that Harvard University is normally known for producing academically advanced indviduals, and not sports prodigies. I personally do not have an inetrest in sports, but its kind of hard to ignore his progress when every other day i see a tweet stating "go Lin!" and "Lin, is Linmitless". I hope that Jeremy Lin is  able to continue on in his success and is able to be a role model to young atheles and old ones alike. I would reccomend this aritcle to anyone interested in sports, and stories of the rise of new atheletes.


Article : Opinion on PA Gun Law from Philly.com:

Response:    The author of this article tells how in 2008 a gun law was passe din Pennsylania. The this law was passed on account of the amount of crimes being committed in philadelphia as result of missing guns or illegally licensed  hang guns. The author also goes on to list some of the major cities in Pennsylvania in which gun crimes have run rampit. I found this article interesting becasue since we live in this area  i always hear on the local news about how an innocent bystander was shot by an unregistered gun or accidental injuries by illegal guns. Personally i do beilive that more gunr egualtion would be a positivie thing for the community , however it is crucial that we are sure that the rules do not infrigne on the publics rights as far as bearing arms and weapons.