Author Archive for Evan Roberts
The Notorious B.I.G.: Martyr?
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A martyr dies with conviction of their beliefs; B.I.G. died as an act of senseless violence, which was rampant in L.A. in the ‘90s. To many, the way Biggie’s story ended makes him a shoe-in for hip-hop godship. But almost 14 years later, is martyrdom really Wallace’s legacy?
10 Questions for Evan, Millennial
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I am a public relations student, soon to be professional. I have an off-color sense of humor [but no, it's not because I'm black.
] I’m into politics, fashion, food, music, soccer and technology, amongst other things. I am a middle child. All opinions expressed are solely those of Evan Roberts and not that of his employers, family, friends or MacBook. There, I said it. Tweet me: @erob1
How to Winterize your Wardrobe
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It can be hard to stay on top of fashion trends, especially when a) you don’t have the money and b) they change every two months. But lucky for us, there is always winter.
3 ways to dress like a Millennial woman
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In part two of a series on androgynous fashion tips, clothes horse Evan Roberts gives Gen Y some innovative tips for dressing like you mean it in our era, where the lines of style are as blurred as gender roles.
Why Millennials love Mad Men
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Mad Men is a television drama like no other, with opportunities like no other. People of every age adore the characters, and it is understandable why older generations would want to see or relive some of their earlier years; nostalgia is a powerful drug. But why would Millennials be interested in a show set in a time when our parents were mere children, if they were even born at all?
3 Ways to Dress Like a Millennial Man
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Our generation is fascinated with gender roles and androgyny. So, for all the confused men out there, and the ladies who want to dress (like) them, here are my three tips on how to dress like a man.
The Circle of Style
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They say there’s nothing new under the sun, and that may be true in the case of Millennial style, but we combine style concepts from those before us like they never would have dreamed.
Is College Diversity a Response to Gen Y?
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Embracing diversity and multiculturalism seem to be two huge persuaders for college and universities who want to attract Gen Y students. They have established programs for recruiting both internationally and intranationally, and it is not uncommon to see a school boast of their student population representing “40 states and 37 countries around the globe.” Was [...]
Health Care Affects You, Maybe
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So Sunday night, the healthcare bill passed. Anytime a nation of wealth has near 20 percent of the population uninsured, there is a problem. Aside from the heavy tea drinkers, we’re all pretty sure it was for the good of the people, being projected to add 10% of our population or some 30 million people, [...]
The N-Word, John Mayer, And The Mental Cost Of Sex
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This article is part of the TNGG Sex Week series on Gen Y and sex. Read more from the series here. When I mention John Mayer’s recent interview with Playboy magazine you probably assume, “Oh, great. He’s going to talk about the ‘nigger’ part,” because I’m a black writer and have to comment every time [...]