Author Archives: neilprotacio
Same-Sex Marriage: America Proves That “Homophobia” Does Exist
Homophobia: a very hee-hee-haa-haa term that was coined to define a fear in gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals. Could there really be such an irrational fear of an otherwise, very friendly community of individuals who are attracted to their own … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, LGBT, Opinion, Politics
Tagged britain, defense of marriage act, doma, france, gay, lgbt, proposition 8, same-sex marriage, south africa, united kingdom
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Rape Culture and What They Choose To Ignore
Rape culture. It’s been around for a long time. From slut shaming to the higher authorities not taking sexual assault victims seriously, the theory that society enables rape and sexual assault is alive and kicking, most especially today in light … Continue reading
An Apology to Kim Kardashian
Hi Kim, My name is Neil and I’m a hater. A blatant hater who is quick to throw shade at offenders without giving much of a thought to the very essence of human nature. When you were wearing that tight … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Blog, Celebrities, Opinion
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Tamerlan Tsarnaev: How Americans Ended Up Looking Like Complete A-Holes
Yes, Tamerlan Tsarnaev bombed the Boston Marathon. He killed four people all together in him and his brother’s crime spree. He injured hundreds of people. And he may or may not have been involved in a murder that happened in … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Newsworthy, Opinion
Tagged America, Boston Bombing, Boston Marathon, Burial, Cemeteries, Death, Dzhokhar, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Massachusetts, Russia, Tamerlan, Tamerlan Tsarnaev
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Beldina Malaika: A Soulful, Hidden Gem
You know me and my Twitter junkie ways. Once I get scrolling and I find a story to capitalize on, chances are I’ll go on this huge retweeting spree with added (inappropriate) commentary or I’ll feel inclined to blog. The … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Music
Tagged Beldina, Beldina Malaika, Coupe Life, Here We Go, MTV, Music, What Can I Say
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YO BOY JUST GRADUATED.
yes, yes, ya’ll. i finally graduated from pasadena city college and am hoisting my ass out into the real world because i can’t stand being a student. this journey – this fucked up 5-year journey marred with up and down … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Education, My Life
Tagged graduation, Journalism, motivation, school, student
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Fox’s Jana Winter: Another Judith Miller?
Jana Winter may soon be treading ankle deep in press freedom bullshit once stepped on by former New York Times reporter Judith Miller. Winter has been ordered to divulge her source over information pertaining to a notebook owned by … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Journalism, Opinion
Tagged 1st Amendment, Aurora shooting, Colorado, Fox, James Holmes, Jana Winter, Journalism, Judith Miller, New York Times, Press Freedom, Valerie Plame, Writing
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Guns, violence and children, oh my!
The other night, I tried catching up on all things big and small in the world so I fired up all my news and social media apps and got ready for some heavy reading. I can’t pull up the exact … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Opinion, Politics
Tagged brunswick, children, de'marquise elkins, georgia, guns, massacres, murder, myanmar, rohingya, sherry west, violence
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Pasadena City College students and faculty slammed in editorial
You can read it here. While I don’t deny that the Pasadena City College Faculty Association does a pretty damn good job at making it seem like its battle is an all inclusive one, I also won’t deny that the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Journalism, Opinion
Tagged college, education, Pasadena City College, PCC, PCCFA, school, winter intersession
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Journalism students can learn from Christopher Dorner coverage
News has been plopping left and right for the past nine days and tomorrow may be another chapter or the climactic end. Apparently, Christopher Dorner, the suspect who allegedly murdered Monica Quan, Keith Lawrence, Michael Krain, and more recently, a … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Journalism
Tagged big bear, christopher dorner, keith lawrence, LAPD, manhunt, michael caine, monica quan, police, san bernardino sheriffs department
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FAT. FEM. ASIAN. 