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2022 Oscars Rundown

2022 Oscars Rundown
From Chris Rock getting slapped to a tastelessly upbeat In Memoriam, the Oscars seemingly faltered at every step.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer • March 29, 2022

To say that this year’s Oscars ceremony was eventful would be a massive understatement. Lucky for the Academy Awards, there was a 56% increase in ratings this year at 15.4 million viewers, rising from last year’s record low to be the second-least viewed Oscars. Unfortunately, the show meant to celebrate...

Three areas where the 2020 Oscars are moving forward—and one where they moved backward

Three areas where the 2020 Oscars are moving forward—and one where they moved backward
Although there is still a battle to be won in the fight for women in Hollywood, many men of color went home with well-earned awards.
Sydney Perry, Freelance Writer • February 12, 2020

Last Sunday, Feb. 11, Hollywood’s biggest night went off with a bang. The Academy Awards celebrated its 92nd award show. It was no small ordeal, reaching many milestones in the fight for accurate representation in Hollywood. “Parasite” becomes the first non-English film to win best picture. Bong...

Hollywood diversifies the Oscars

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The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.
Hannah Miller, Writer • February 28, 2017
The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.

Chimes’ Oscar Roundup

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“La La Land” faces stiff competition in our Oscar predictions.
Kyle Kohner, Writer • February 22, 2017
“La La Land” faces stiff competition in our Oscar predictions.