Seeing Red: Christian Louboutin’s Trademark Battle
by Jaley Cranford Whether they are strategically placed in a new movie or inspiring a rap song, Christian Louboutin’s signature red-bottomed shoes have found their way into the American mainstream.
Vaccines for Genericide
by Justin Lindsey If you’re in the same boat I’m in, then you’re nitpicking your portfolio/résumé in search of errors and phrases that might mark you as a fool to
More than a Moonman
by Bailey Carpenter In 1984, Madonna — clad in a see-through wedding gown over lingerie — rolled around the stage at the first annual MTV Video Music Awards. This performance simultaneously jump-started
Help Wanted: “Seeking Social Media Specialist”
by Sarah Shea As a college senior facing the “real world” come December 17, I have been avidly reading job postings over the past few months. On my search, one
The Two Words That Say It All
by Jaclyn McNeil Two simple words that can take you far in life: “Thank you.” Transitioning from college to the workforce seems like a daunting task, one that requires connections,
Twitter to the Rescue!
By Jaclyn McNeil On April 27th, a massive tornado sent horror throughout Tuscaloosa within minutes and left many without power for weeks. At one time, a citywide power outage would
Google+: The New Facebook?
By Jaclyn McNeil If you’re like me, you’ve had your Facebook profile for a while. I created my Facebook profile sophomore year of high school; I have way more friends
Social media v. Casey Anthony
By Jaclyn McNeil Casey Anthony was found #notguilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, in the trial that became this summer’s most watched reality TV show. The verdict was tweeted,
LeBron James: Time for a Little Humility
by Megan Cotton Last November in my blog I asked “Can LeBron Take The Heat?,” a response to the Nike “What Should I Do?” video meant to repair LeBron James’
Graduation Desperation
by Karissa Bursch As my last blog post for Platform Magazine I find it only fitting to write about the one thing that has been on my mind almost 98