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I'm Madison, a third-year Communications student at SOU. I enjoy writing about different human experiences, especially related to culture and fandom!

(Account currently used for COMM 323, previously used for COMM 206.)
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Madison T @mtollef.bsky.social · Jun 4
Join us tomorrow from 1-2 pm at the Stevenson Union patio for a live poll to get your take on pop culture, music, and the arts! 😁🖌️🎶
#COMM323 #SOU #southernoregon #southernoregonuniversity #oregon
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On Friday, June 5th, our team met at the Stevenson Union patio to learn more about community members' thoughts and opinions surrounding art! Here's how it went..! 👇😄🖌️🎶🎥
#COMM323 #SOU #southernoregonuniversity #oregon

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Snapshot’s First Pop-Up Event!
On Friday, June 5th, four members of the Snapshot team met at the Stevenson Union patio to engage with our potential readers!  We handed out some free treats, and invited our table visitors to…
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June 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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The best thing I learned from working on Snapshot is that it takes a lot of effort and collaboration to produce quality content as a team. I'm happy to say we did just that! Attached is an example of one of our final products!😁📖🤳
#COMM323

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BookTok or Book Club? How Reading Culture Has Changed
If you’ve been on TikTok in the last few years, chances are you’ve heard of BookTok. What is now considered the digital book club, BookTok was popularized during the COVID-19 lockdown when book lov…
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June 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Join us tomorrow from 1-2 pm at the Stevenson Union patio for a live poll to get your take on pop culture, music, and the arts! 😁🖌️🎶
#COMM323 #SOU #southernoregon #southernoregonuniversity #oregon
June 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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AI-generated images vs. man-made art. Only a decade ago, this would have been the plot to a sci-fi movie, but now it's our reality. Join us this week as we discuss AI and the future of Hollywood. Follow the link below! 👇🤖🖌️
#COMM323 #art #ai #aiartwork

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AI vs Art: Is Creativity Being Replaced, or Redefined?
One of the hottest issues currently being debated across creative spaces (art, music, film, etc.) is Artificial Intelligence (AI).For some, AI is seen as a tool that enables creativity in ways that…
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June 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Indie vs. Hollywood: one of the biggest movie debates of the decade! Join us as we discuss indie film culture, horror, and answer the question "Who is really driving culture?" Follow the link to read more! 😁👇🎥
#movie #hollywood #film #indie #COMM323

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Indie vs Hollywood: Who Is Really Driving Culture?
In recent years, independent films have skyrocketed in popularity. From Blumhouse’s 2016 production of Jordan Peele’s Get Out to Luca Guadagnino’s making of Bones and All in 2022, indep…
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May 30, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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In the past two decades, movies have begun relying heavily on CGI. For many movie fans, there are mixed feelings. This week, we examined the most recent movie in the Star Wars franchise, Grogu and the Mandalorian. Read more! 👇✨👽
#COMM323 #starwars #cgi

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Practical Effects vs CGI: What Feels Real Anymore?
Image Created by Snapshot The recent release of the Star Wars film ‘Grogu and the Mandalorian’ has reignited a conversation that has been a mainstay of popular discourse in cinema since the (largel…
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May 27, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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From Twitter to Instagram and Tumblr, each social media platform is home to thousands of sub-communities called fandoms. Fans have found new ways to express their love for their favorite things. To read more, follow the link below! 👇🎶🎥
#fandom #music

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How Music and Movies Are Shaping Creative Communities
Image Created Using AI In the past several decades, the way fans express their passion for their favorite movies and music has radically transformed fandoms. Where many think that fandom began on t…
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May 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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This week, we discuss junk journaling, a recent art trend sweeping through social media. From scraps of paper to buttons or even used plastic, anything can be used in a junk journal. To read more, follow the link below! 😁👇📖🖌️♻️
#COMM323 #junkjournal #art

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Intentional Chaos: The Rise of the “Junk Journal”
Image Created Using Canva’s AI Image Generator The crafting community is pioneering a new way to scrapbook: “junk journals.” A distinguished, free-form approach to art and expression, along w…
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May 20, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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These days, a single concert ticket can cost more than $700. This isn't the only thing concerning concert-goers. Follow the link below to read more! 👇🎶🎸
#COMM323 #concerts #music #pop

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Fans vs Fees: Can fans afford the music industry’s price tag on their identity?
It’s no secret that music festivals are generally an expensive endeavor and can make quite an impact on people’s budget. As of Sunday, April 19th, the popular music festival Coachella, officially w…
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May 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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There are Two Types of Aliens in Sci-Fi: The Little Buddy and the Horrifying Monster at the Bottom of the Blood Moon.
#ironlung #projecthailmary #COMM323 #25Headlines

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Hollywood Hot Takes: Project Hail Mary & Iron Lung
With the launch of Artemis II, Project Hail Mary has become a pop-culture phenomenon. Produced by and starring Ryan Gosling, the story follows a school teacher as he saves our sun from fading out. …
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May 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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The Stars May Have Disappeared for Simon, but Rocky and Dr. Grace Seem to be Doing Fine! (Amaze amaze amaze...)
#ironlung #projecthailmary #COMM323 #25Headlines

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Hollywood Hot Takes: Project Hail Mary & Iron Lung
With the launch of Artemis II, Project Hail Mary has become a pop-culture phenomenon. Produced by and starring Ryan Gosling, the story follows a school teacher as he saves our sun from fading out. …
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May 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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The Quiet Rapture of Iron Lung and The Petrova Line of Project Hail Mary: Two Sides of The Same Coin
#Ironlung #projecthailmary #COMM323 #25Headlines

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Hollywood Hot Takes: Project Hail Mary & Iron Lung
With the launch of Artemis II, Project Hail Mary has become a pop-culture phenomenon. Produced by and starring Ryan Gosling, the story follows a school teacher as he saves our sun from fading out. …
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May 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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In 2026, faerie fiction is more popular than ever. Online, hundreds of authors are building off existing folklore in addition to making their own stories! To read more, follow the link below! 🧚‍♀️✨🪄
#COMM323 #BookTok #fae #literature

snapshotartsblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/f...
Fairies and Folklore: The Modern Resurgence of Fairy Tales
Some stories are so gripping, they just have to be retold. In recent years, there has been an incredible re-emergence in the book world, causing a wide-spread ripple of new ideas and plots. And wha…
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May 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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On TikTok, many users share their hobbies, leading to the creation of numerous online communities. One of the most popular is BookTok. How does BookTok differ from traditional book clubs? Follow the link to learn more! 👇📚☕
#COMM323 #booktok #literature

snapshotartsblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/b...
BookTok or Book Club? How Reading Culture Has Changed
If you’ve been on TikTok in the last few years, chances are you’ve heard of BookTok. What is now considered the digital book club, BookTok was popularized during the COVID-19 lockdown when book lov…
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May 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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As social media continues to connect users around the world, how people share their art has changed. From music to photography, everything has become digital. To read more, follow the link below!
#COMM323 #art #culture #music #photography #technology

snapshotartsblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/t...
The Art of Now: What Defines Modern Creativity in 2026?
Image by Magnific Since the dawn of humanity, we as a species have created art. The evidence of this can be found across the world in Mesopotamian pottery, stone dolls, and intricate cave paintings…
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May 6, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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This week, we discussed the resurgence of fiber art in online hobby spaces. Why are these forms of art trending? Follow the link below to read more! 😁👇🧶
#COMM323 #art #culture #crocheting #knitting #fiberart

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Threads of the Past: How Fiber Arts Are Making a Comeback
Image by Freepik In recent years, fiber arts have been making a huge comeback across social media and hobby spaces. Many young people are getting into what were before seen as “outdated” hobbies, p…
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May 2, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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A Project Hail Mary AND Iron Lung hot take article? What's not to like! Join Snapshot as we review and discuss controversies surrounding these pop-culture phenomena. Follow the link to read more! 😱🌌
#COMM323 #projecthailmary #ironlung

snapshotartsblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/f...
Hollywood Hot Takes: Project Hail Mary & Iron Lung
With the launch of Artemis II, Project Hail Mary has become a pop-culture phenomenon. Produced by and starring Ryan Gosling, the story follows a school teacher as he saves our sun from fading out. …
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April 25, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Are you a fan of contemporary art and culture? If so, check out Snapshot! Our blog covers contemporary film, literature, music, etc. This week, we reviewed Jordan Peele's 2022 film Nope. 👽🤠

#COMM323 #JordanPeele #Pop-culture
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Nope – Film Review
Jordan Peele’s Nope – Who said sci-fi can’t get a little western? When you hear the name Jordan Peele, there’s a good chance that some of the best horror movies made in the …
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April 22, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Throughout history and across cultures, art has played a key role in cultural expression. From Japanese haikus to Frida Kahlo’s renowned paintings celebrating her Mexican heritage, art unites us all.
#COMM323 #CulturalArt

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The Intersection of Cultural Identity and Art: How artists express their cultural identity through…
“THE CANVAS OF DIVERSITY: EXPLORING CULTURAL IDENTITY IN ARTISTIC EXPRESSION”
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April 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Come and check out my portfolio on Medium! #COMM206 #Portfolio
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My Work, My Portfolio, My Story
Hello, and welcome to my Medium profile!
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March 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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James Cameron's Avatar has been a remarkable addition to the science fiction genre since 2009! #COMM206 #Avatar2009
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James Cameron’s Avatar & Colonialization
Since the release of James Cameron’s Avatar in 2009, the science fiction world of Pandora became an instant staple in American pop culture.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Is anyone else's family super into ghosts and aliens? No...? Just me...?
#COMM206 #Ghosts

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Ghosts & Ghoulies: My Family is Superstitious (Podcast Script)
When we were given this comedy podcast assignment this week, I knew exactly what I wanted to talk about.
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March 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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I used the 25 Headlines Upworthy Challenge, and so should you! #COMM206 #UpworthyChallenge

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I Made 25 Headlines For One Article (Spoiler, Most of Them Were Bad)
In my Communication class, my classmates and I were given the assignment to create 25 headlines for what we deemed our best Medium post so…
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February 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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ICE is In Our Schools: “We Have Parents Who Are Afraid” #COMM206

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WHEN ICE ENTERS SCHOOLS
It’s a cold January afternoon as Dr. Adam Clark stands out on the lawn preparing himself for an interview with the New York Times. He’s…
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February 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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ICE is in Our Schools, Should You be Worried? #COMM206

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WHEN ICE ENTERS SCHOOLS
It’s a cold January afternoon as Dr. Adam Clark stands out on the lawn preparing himself for an interview with the New York Times. He’s…
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February 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM