Women in Politics

WOMEN in POLITICS

November 2014 Issue 1

Contents WOMEN IN POLITICS

1

Project Introduction

19

Condoleezza Rice

2

Meet the Politicians

24

Hillary Clinton

4

Michelle Obama

29

In Conclusion

9

Sarah Palin

30

Meet the Staff

34

Project References

14

Nancy Pelosi

November 2014

“The day will come when men will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside, but in councils of the nation.

Then, and not until then, will there be the perfect comradeship, the ideal union between the sexes that shall result in the highest development of the race.”

—Susan B. Anthony

Project Introduction WOMEN IN POLITICS Welcome to the first issue of Women in Politics!

In this magazine, we will discuss and analyze how female political figures are portrayed in the editorial cartoons of newspapers today. We will look at what kinds of techniques are used by cartoonists when they are drawing these female leaders. We will also look at how these techniques are used to persuade an audience about various political issues that are currently being discussed in today’s media.

Our goal with this magazine is to show how the portrayals of female politicians can have an affect on how women are viewed in society in general. We will look at the stereotypes and depictions of femininity and how it may persuade an audience to look at certain current events.

Summary of the Terms: Within our analysis of the editorial cartoons, we will be looking at several different techniques cartoonists use to persuade their audience (Library of Congress, 2014).

First is the use of symbolism. This is when artists use simple objects to stand for something much bigger, such as a theme or idea. These can be hidden or more easily identifiable, based on what the artist is trying to say.

Another technique is exaggeration. Cartoonists do this by overemphasizing certain characteristics of a person or object. They do this to further make a point about the person or object within their image.

Cartoonists also label certain things within their images. This can be as simple as putting a nametag on a person. They do this in order to make something clearer to their audience.

The cartoonist may also use an analogy to compare two things that are not alike. By doing this, artists are able to relate a more complex issue or situation to something more relatable to the audience.

The last technique is irony. This is the difference between how things actually are and how the cartoonist portrays them. This is often how the artist is able to put their opinion into the image.

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Meet the Politicians MICHELLE OBAMA

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson was born on January 17, 1964 and is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She attended Princeton University, earning a bachelor’s degree followed by a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1988. Before marrying Barack Obama, she worked as both an associate attorney and an assistant in the office of Chicago’s mayor. Since then she has worked in various positions focusing on community outreach as well as serving as the Associate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago. As the wife of President Obama, she has served as the 44th first lady of the United States since 2009. They currently reside in Washington, D.C. with their two daughters.

(First Lady Biography: Michelle Obama, 2009)

SARAH PALIN

Sarah Louise Heath was born in a small Idaho town on February 11, 1964, but shortly moved to Alaska with her family. She graduated college with a degree in communications, working as a sports reporter for the local newspaper and new stations. In 2006, Palin not only became Alaska’s youngest governor, but also its first female governor. Shortly after she was picked by John McCain as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election, which was the first time a woman appeared on a presidential ticket in the history of the Republican Party. After losing the election, Palin resigned as governor of Alaska and published two books entitled Going Rogue: An American Life and America by Heart. Since then she has regularly contributed as a political commentator for FOX News and has aired her own television show on the TLC network.

(Sarah Palin Biography, n.d.)

Nyman, S. (2008, February 1). Caricature of Nancy Pelosi.

Jones, T. (2012, September 5). Reader’s Thoughts About Michelle Obama’s Speech.

Goldstein, A. (2012, November 21). Like Fudge on Rice Gouders, J. (2010, May 7). Sarah Palin.

Unknown. (n.d.). Hilary Clinton Cartoon.

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NANCY PELOSI

Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 26, 1940 to a family with a strong political background. She graduated from Trinity College in 1962 and got married shortly after, moving to San Francisco with her husband. While simultaneously raising a large family of five, Pelosi volunteered and planned campaign parties for her Democratic colleagues. In 1987, she was elected as California’s 12th District representative for the House. Furthermore, Pelosi made drastic strides for women by becoming the first female Democratic Leader of the House in 2002 and the first woman to take the position of Speaker of the House in 2007. Since succeeding the position of House Speaker to John Boehner in 2010, Pelosi has successfully kept her seat in Congress and still acts as an active member of the Democratic Party.

(Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Biography, n.d.)

CONDOLEEZZA RICE

Condoleezza Rice was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama on November 14, 1954. After earning her master’s degree in political science from Notre Dame, Rice went on to obtain a doctorate degree from the University of Denver, where she was hired as a political science professor.

From 1993 to 1997, Rice served as Stanford’s Provost and was not only the first African-American to hold the position, but also the first female as well. She broke these barriers multiple times by becoming the first female and African American to be appointed as the national security adviser in 2001 in addition to becoming the first African American woman to serve as the Secretary of State 2004 under the Bush administration. After being asked about current plans, Rice replied that she’ll “go back and be a happy Stanford faculty member.”

(Condoleezza Rice, 2014)

HILLARY CLINTON

Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1974.

She attended Wellesley College and was later accepted into Yale Law School, graduating with honors. After years of various job positions and campaign work, she became a faculty member at the University of Arkansas’ law school along side her future husband, Bill Clinton. After getting married and having a daughter, she joined a local law firm while serving on several state boards and writing for local newspaper. When her husband obtained the presidential office in 1993, she served as the first lady up until 2001. It was then that she was elected as a New York senator for two terms. During the 2008 primary, Hillary was taken out of the running for president, but was soon appointed by President Obama as secretary of state in 2009. Currently, it is not certain whether she will be a Democratic candidate for the 2016 presidential election.

(First Lady Biography: Hillary Clinton, n.d.)

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Michelle Obama

“Serfing” in Hawaii

By Kelsie Johnson

responsibly.

What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon is referring to the Obama’s trip to Hawaii for Christmas vacation early this year.

Michelle Obama reportedly stayed behind after Barack and their two daughters went home. Apparently her extended stay was a gift from the President for her 50th birthday (Huffington Post, 2014). There is no mention of what Michelle was doing on the island after her family left except that she was with friends. The image depicts a very nonchalant Michelle surfing on Uncle Sam who has the words “tax payers” written across his body.

Analysis Uncle Sam is the prominent symbol used in this cartoon. This patriotic figure typically represents all that is good and honorable about America – hard work, sacrifice, justice, and the American dream. Michelle, on the other hand, is drawn with extremely exaggerated hips and lower jaw.

While she appears very focused and unconcerned, Uncle Sam looks worried as he sits atop a rolling wave. This contrast makes Michelle out to be very disconnected with average people.

This cartoon could also be im-

plying that Michelle is more interested in having fun than matters of political importance.

What’s interesting here are the play-on words the cartoonist chooses to use. The term “serfing” refers to the feudal system of the Middle Ages where the peasants were bound to work the land of their overlords in order to provide for themselves (Britannica, 2014).

The cartoonist is drawing a parallel between this medieval system and the Obamas’ relationship to the American people today. This persuasive tactic is an example of using selective word choice as a metaphor, which in this case portrays Michelle in a negative light.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

Those opposed to the the Obamas, Michelle specifically, are supported by this cartoon.

It would likely appeal more to a conservative audience.

What “reality” is constructed/framed about your issue?

The “reality” constructed here is that Michelle Obama has been having lavish vacations at the expense of the American public. The cartoonist is implying that the President’s family has been abusing their position to live the good life at the expense of law-abiding citizens who expect that their tax dollars will be used

Publication: Cartoonist Group, 1/8/2014, “Tax payers. Michelle stays in Hawaii to do a little ‘serfing’” (#1) by Mike Lester, U.S.

Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy. (2013, February 12). Michelle Obama 2013 official portrait. Retrieved from www.wikipedia.org

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The “First Nanny”

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 5/28/14, “First Nanny” (#2) by Steve Breen, U.S.

By Kelsie Johnson What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

Here Michelle Obama is shown carrying an overly large celery stick, and she is wearing a badge that says “First Nanny Michelle Obama.” This cartoon is a reference to one of the things Michelle is best known for – her fight against childhood obesity. In December 2010, she spearheaded the movement to pass the national Healthy HungerFree Kids Act. This piece of legislation set nutritional requirements for school lunches and banned sugary drinks and greasy food from cafeteria menus. While this bill was passed with a bipartisan vote and was widely supported, there was an opposition saying that the government was getting too involved in people’s rights to make decisions for themselves (ABC News, 2010).

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

Although this cartoon is a very mild critique of the first lady, it leans towards a more conservative viewpoint that sees big government as a breach on people’s right to make choices for themselves without laws that demand they live a certain way.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The “reality” constructed in this 6 • Women in Politics

cartoon is that Michelle Obama is very involved in the details of American children’s lives because she is telling them what they can and cannot eat. It is implied that she is dictating every little thing that children eat, something that the artist probably believes the government should not be involved in. There is a lot more at stake in this issue than just school cafeterias. According to a very pro-conservative article in the New York Post, the government wants to place a tax on sugary drinks and foods with high sodium content as a way to beef up its ranks and act as a “Nanny Squad” to the American people as a whole, not just children. The article argues that the government’s mission of “Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity within a Generation” is futile because it relies on increased regulation and more taxes (Smith, 2010).

Analysis First of all, there is a reference

to one of President Roosevelt’s most famous quotes, “speak softly and carry a big stick.” In this case, Michelle’s “big stick,” or source of power, comes from acting as a nanny to give out commands. Michelle is clearly labeled here as the “First Nanny” in place of her official title as the first lady. The artist intentionally depicts her wearing an outfit strikingly similar to that of Mary Poppins. The reference to this particular fictional character alludes to a variety of stereotypes.

Mary Poppins is typically perceived as very proper and well-mannered yet strict. Michelle’s facial expression is also very stern and focused.

The cartoon implies that Michelle is determined to impose her own health standards on the rest of the nation. Michelle believes people are not capable of making healthy decisions on their own so she must do it for them. It plays on the traditional nanny stereotype that is typically given to women, who take care of the children.

An Expensive Taste

By Kelsie Johnson What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon was released two weeks after the White House state dinner hosting Francois Hollande, the president of France. This was the Obama’s seventh state dinner and a total of 350 guests were invited to attend. Both the décor and cuisine were very extravagant, and the guest list featured a variety of celebrities and important political figures, many of which have French roots. This was also the event where Michelle wore a very elegant dress designed by Carolina Herrera (Landler, 2014).

The main topics of conversation at the dinner were the shared historical ties between the United States and France, as well a commitment to maintain a strong alliance between the two countries.

President Obama and President

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 2/24/2014, “Obama Hipocrisy” (#3) by Gary McCoy, U.S.

Hollande both give toasts, where they praise the other for their commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights (C-Span, 2014).

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

This cartoon is obviously poking fun at the first lady Michelle Obama, so anyone who is opposed to her and the president would support it. Furthermore, anyone who believes that President Obama is not adequately addressing the country’s income inequality problem would support the framing that is taking place here.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality constructed by this cartoon is that the first lady is a hypocrite. She and her husband, the president, make it seem like they want to address income inequality as a problem that needs

to be fixed in the United States, but they don’t live by the principles they teach. According to the cartoon, Michelle spent $12,000, a large sum that could be better spent towards doing good for others, on a single dress.

Analysis This cartoon is making fun of Michelle by playing on the ever popular “does this make my butt look big?” question women are often quoted as saying to their husbands. This cartoonist is using Michelle’s femininity as a mocking point. She is drawn here with exaggerated lips and a very full skirt. She is more concerned about wearing fancy clothes and looking attractive than she is with more serious issues like income inequality.

Just as with the “serfing in Hawaii” cartoon, Michelle is presented as self-absorbed and too rich to understand average Americans.

What’s interesting here is that the cartoonist chooses to emphasize the income inequality issue as the primary topic of conversation at the event. However, most of what was said during the dinner had to do with the relationship between France and the United States. The presidents of both countries addressed topics like global trade, healthcare, and diplomacy efforts around the world (C-Span, 2014). The cartoonist is clearly using framing (the newspaper in this case) to push his conservative agenda.

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Strong Women in the Spotlight

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 9/5/2012, “Strong Women” (#4) by Petar Pismestrovic, International

By Kelsie Johnson What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon was released during the 2012 Democratic Convention that ran from September 4th to the 6th. Just one day before its release, Michelle Obama gave a speech in which she addressed both personal and national issues.

She began by explaining that she was concerned about her daughters growing up in the national spotlight and the strong bond she shares with her family. Michelle continues by talking about all the accomplishments of her husband, and saying that reelecting him will ensure a prosperous future for America’s children (ABC News, 2012). This cartoon shows both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama in front of their husbands in the background, Mitt and Barack, during the 2012 Presidential Election.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

This cartoon does not side with any political party, because Ann and Michelle are shown in a very similar manner. It might be easier for the cartoonist to take a neutral political stance because they are not from the U.S. The cartoon does seem to favor women though, who are presented in the foreground.

Even though these women are not elected politicians, they can exert a 8 • Women in Politics

lot of political influence alongside their husbands.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality portrayed here is that women are strong and wield a lot of political power. The presidential candidates are drawn very small in the background, while the two women are standing boldly at the front.

Analysis This cartoon is relatively unique for two reasons. First of all, women are presented as strong and are featured more prominently than the men. Second, it portrays both a Republican and a Democrat positively, maintaining a neutral position. The main focus here is

the power of women, not the better political party.

What’s interesting about this cartoon is that Mitt and Barack are facing each other sternly with their arms folded, but Ann and Michelle appear to be united by their shared identity as women. They are both dressed in the same Wonder Woman costume bearing the stars and stripes that symbolizes patriotism but is very sexualized. Their feminine curves are highly exaggerated, as well as their muscles. This could be simply imitating traditional depictions of women in cartoons, or suggesting that femininity and strength are synonymous. To fully understand the artist’s intentions, we would need to further analyze the international source it came from.

EyeBuyDirect. Sarah Palin.

Retrieved from www.eyebuydirect.com

Sarah Palin

Party Trash Talk

By Natalie Nix

issue of women running for president just adds to that.

Notice however that both nominees are women. Because of this, we could infer that republicans are just more open to the idea of a women president while democrats just laugh at the idea in general or at Palin specifically.

What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

What side of the issue is supportIn this cartoon, an elephant ed by the framing of the cartoon?

– the republican symbol – and a This cartoon shows a negative donkey – the democrat symbol framing toward the issue. It oppos– are dressed up in a suit and tie es the Republican Party and clearly and discussing/trash talking about supports the Democratic Party as Analysis the upcoming 2016 election. The the donkey is rolling on the floor This cartoon shows how demoelephant tells the donkey to run laughing. crats feel toward the 2016 election, Hilary Clinton, but then flounders specifically focusing on having around trying to decide who he What “reality” is constructed/ Palin as a candidate. Now, having will run. After the elephant says framed about your issue? the donkey rolling on the floor Palin, the donkey rolls on the The reality from this cartoon is about the matter is an exaggeration ground with laughter. that republicans can see democrats because we normally don’t tend Notice how the donkey’s words choosing Hilary to be their nomito see politicians acting in such a are the only color in the cartoon. nee while democrats find the idea manner; however, this shows that These “colorful words” could very of Palin becoming a republican the overall feelings from the Demowell symbolize “colorful words” nominee to be a “rofl” or “rolling cratic Party toward Palin are that of (swear words) that the Democratic on floor laughing” kind of moment. a laughing stalk.

Party would voice toward this situation.

This cartoon was triggered after the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 16, 2013. Sarah Palin spoke some bold words during her speech and got a rouse from democrats and even fellow republicans.

There has always been some sort of level of rivalry and smack talk between these two parties, and adding in the Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 3/17/2013, “2016 Candidates” (#5) by Randall Enos, U.S. 10 • Women in Politics

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 2/1/2013, “Palin’s Fifteen Minutes” (#6) by John Darkow, U.S.

Fifteen Minutes of Fame

By Natalie Nix What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

In this cartoon, Sarah Palin appears to have been thrown out of the Fox News studio in the middle of the night. She has two brief cases, one labeled Palin and the other Make Up. The author labeled these objects, along with the back door and studio, to make it clear to us readers what they are.

According to Stelter, “It was unclear whether the parting was Ms. Palin’s choice, but several people described it as amicable.” Many other sources agree with Stelter, but some sites reported that Palin was booted out the door (Easley 2014).

The giant “slam” label on the door makes it look like Palin was indeed kicked out of Fox, even though it

may not be the case. Also, the night scene adds to the impression that she was thrown out rather than she just left.

Notice how her facial features are being exaggerated. Her hair is in a big bun, her nose is big and wide, and her eyes and glasses are bigger as well. This is the cartoonist drawing attention to her emotions while not directly telling us them but rather making us infer them.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

This cartoon shows a negative framing toward the issue. It opposes Sarah Palin, who is a political figure in the Republican Party, and supports her opponents, who in this particular cartoon is Fox News.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality that is constructed is that Palin, in one way or another, has left Fox. Her “hopey-changey” thing clearly isn’t working out because she is out on the streets at night with her make up in hand.

Analysis This cartoon brings about the connotation that Palin and Fox had a rough falling out. Usually when one leaves a business or company it is during the day with the front door not at night with the back door. Stelter said that tensions arose several times between Palin and Fox and that those lead to speculation of their breaking away.

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 8/27/2014, “Sarah Palin TV” (#7) by Milt Priggee, U.S.

By Natalie Nix What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

In this cartoon, Sarah Palin is looking at herself in the mirror, which symbolizes her (what was then new) announcement about the Sarah Palin Channel. The words “mirror, mirror on the wall who’s the most narcissistic of all…” is making an analogy bringing correlation between Palin and the evil queen from Snow White. This comparison automatically puts a vain vibe on Palin.

There is exaggeration with the facial features, especially the mouth and cheeks. These features are overdone to emphasize the love she has for herself, and that this channel will bring about more use of her mouth and cause the world to see more of her. The author Milt Priggee said in an email that “the reader is only going to spend about 5 seconds looking at the cartoon, so I better exaggerate it {referring to the cartoon in general} enough to get that message across to the reader in that amount of time” (Priggee, Milt, personal communication, November 2, 2014).

According to Priggee, this cartoon was triggered from the announcement in the end of July 12 • Women in Politics

about the new channel. The channel is “a lot more than news. It is a community,” Palin said in her introduction video on the website.

She continues to say, “I want to talk directly to YOU, on OUR channel, on my terms and no need to please the powers that be.”

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

This cartoon shows a negative framing toward Sarah Palin. It opposes her and makes her seem conceited while it supports her opponents.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality that is constructed is that by having her own channel, Palin looks self-centered. She already is on multiple social media channels where she can express her thoughts and opinions. Why does she feel she needs take the issues to yet another medium? There are

many highly ranked and respected politicians who do not have their own channels, therefore, Palin looks conceited.

Analysis This cartoon reflects Priggee’s thoughts on Sarah Palin’s Channel. He clearly believes that it will/ and has made her look conceited because normal media and social media isn’t good enough for her.

Ian Crouch said, “President Obama offers his thoughts for free from the White House. For $9.95 a month, or $99.95 for a full year, subscribers get unmediated access to Sarah Palin’s, direct from her house in Wasilla.” Here Crouch almost mocks Palin as if to say, “If only you could get into the White House. Then you wouldn’t have to charge people to hear your thoughts.”

Blamestream Media

By Natalie Nix What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

In this cartoon, a male that appears to be overweight and an average sized woman are viewing the Sarah Palin Channel.

The screen shows Palin blaming Ukraine, Syria, Gaza, immigration, Ebola, crime, Iraq, Afghanistan and something else that isn’t clear on Obama. The woman said to the man, “What are you looking at?”

His response, “The blamestream media.”

The cartoonist uses labeling on the computer screen to show that they are watching the Palin Chan-

nel as well as to label the things she is blaming on Obama. He also uses exaggeration on Palin’s facial features. Her mouth and lips are huge, and her eyebrows are formed at almost 90 degree angles. From the audience’s point of view, this makes her look like a big mouthed angry woman.

This cartoon was triggered because of the end of July announcement of the Sarah Palin Channel.

According to NPR, Sack portrays a liberal slant in his cartoons, and so, that explains why he has focused this cartoon on Obama and the heat he is getting from this news channel.

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 8/1/2014, “Palin Channel” (#8) by Steve Sack, U.S.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

This cartoon shows a negative framing toward Sarah Palin. It opposes her channel, as well as herself, and supports her opponents, particularly Obama.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality that is constructed is that Palin’s channel is not liked by everyone. Many, like the man in the cartoon, see the channel as just another way for Palin to rant and rave and blame Obama for everything that has happened to everyone and their dog.

Analysis This cartoon shows that the purpose of the Palin Channel is to have another media format to push blame on Obama.

When “Sarah Palin blames Obama on Sarah Palin Channel” is searched in Google, about 938,000 hits pop up. Article after article talks about a variety of topics that she apparently used the channel to bash him. On January 12, 2011 columnist Michelle Malkin’s story said, “Sarah Palin speaks, blamestream media goes wild.” And so, the man in the cartoon is thus referring to a story and label that gained association with Palin almost four years ago.

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Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi vs. Threats of the World

By Rebecca Wheatley

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What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

The action taking place in this cartoon is Nancy Pelosi wearing a sign that says Republicans winning the House of Representatives will be a threat to civilization. To the left of that, it shows four other threats to civilization, including, terrorism, nuclear war, world debt and Ebola.

On September 12, 2014, Nancy Pelosi appeared as a guest on the HBO talk show with Bill Maher, called Real Time (LoGiurato, 2014).. In this interview, Maher asked Pelosi what would happen if the Republicans gained majority of the Senate in the upcoming election. To that, Pelosi replied that “civilization as we know it today would be in jeopardy if Republicans win the Senate” (Schwartz,

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

One of the main stakeholders in this image are the people who are against Nancy Pelosi, namely Americans who identify with the Republican party. These are mentioned in the foreground of the image ¬– in Pelosi’s sign. They are passive, since they are only mentioned and aren’t actually present in the image.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality constructed in this cartoon is that Nancy Pelosi, and likely some of our other politicians, are more worried about their elections than the current issues at hand that could actually affect American lives. It shows four major issues in today’s world and then

Publication: Cartoonist Group, 9/17/2014, “Great Threats to Civilization” (#9) by Lisa Benson, U.S. Office of the Speaker. (2009, January 23). Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Retrieved from www.wikipedia.org

contrasts it, by putting Pelosi next to those issues saying that Republicans are a threat to civilization.

This is to show that elections are more prominent in the minds of the politicians than actual issues we are currently facing, such as nuclear war and Ebola.

Analysis The main technique used in this image is irony. It’s totally ironic to say that Republicans winning the Senate is as much of a threat to America as terrorists, nuclear war, debt and disease. This shows the difference between actual threats to civilization and what Pelosi said on a talk show.

There is also a the analogy going along with that showing that election results are similar to all of these other serious problems.

While this image clearly demonstrates that there isn’t an actual comparison between these different threats.

The labeling in this image is pretty straightforward. It’s mainly used to make the audience aware of what the four main current threats to society are. Then, there is labeling on Pelosi’s sign to show what her statement was and how that differs from the other threats that were just shown and labeled.

As in many other cartoons featuring Pelosi, her image is exaggerated in at least one way. Her face is elongated as if to show her emotion here. It’s almost as if the artist tried to make her look weary because she believes the Senate will be taken over by the Republicans.

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Speaker of the Women

Publication: Cagle Cartoons, 11/16/2012, “Speaker of the Women” (#10) by R.J. Matson, U.S.

By Rebecca Wheatley What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This image shows Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner sitting at the Speaker of the House desk. On the table, Pelosi has a paper that says it’s the 2012 vote. Boehner is telling her that he’s not going anywhere.

In the 2012 election, Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner were both up for elections (Haas, 2012), as are all House of Representative member every two years. Both Pelosi and Boehner were re-elected to the House (Haas 2012). Republicans retained majority of the House, so John Boehner remained Speaker of the House (New York Times, 2012). Nancy Pelosi is America’s first female Speaker of the House (Makers, 2012).

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

One group of stakeholders in this image would be the supporters of Nancy Pelosi who were hopeful she’d be the Speaker of the House after the 2012 election. While not necessarily depicted in this image, they could be shown through Pelosi, who is in the foreground.

Pelosi is featured more in the center of the image, while Boehner is 16 • Women in Politics

off to the right slightly. These stakeholders aren’t depicted, so they are passive. However, Pelosi is active.

This image shows that we should be sympathetic toward Pelosi, because she’s the speaker of women.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality framed in this issue is that even though Pelosi is the first female speaker and that was a leap forward for female politicians, male politicians are still going to be prominent and that’s not going to be changing anytime soon. This is shown by the fact that Boehner also won his election and Republicans maintained House majority, making him the Speaker of the House.

It also shows that Republicans are maintaining the majority and Democrats shouldn’t have expected to gain control of the 2012 election, because it didn’t happen.

Analysis One use of symbolism in this cartoon is the gavel Pelosi is hold-

ing. It appears to be the same sign used for female.

One thing exaggerated in this image is Pelosi’s mouth. It is much larger than a normal person’s mouth would be. This could either be to show that she is a speaker for women, or it could just be to emphasize how she always has a lot to say on political subjects.

One important label seems to be the one of the paper in front of Pelosi that shows it’s the 2012 Vote.

Since she is holding it, it could be emphasizing that she is going to win. However, she didn’t win back the Speaker position in this election. So it might better be showing her hopefulness.

One technique of irony is shown through the title of this image. Pelosi is obviously not the speaker for all women, since there are both Republican and Democratic women in America. This could suggest that all women can be grouped together, since they make up such a small number of Congress right now.

The Witches’ Brew

By Rebecca Wheatley What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon was published 30 days after the Obamacare Health Insurance Marketplace opened (Obamacare, 2013). Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, was passed by the House of Representatives in 2010. At the time, Nancy Pelosi was the Speaker of the House and was present at the signing (Stolberg, 2010). However, when the Affordable Care Act opened one of its many deadlines in October of 2013, there was much confusion and much criticism over what the act really was and how lawmakers, such as Pelosi had gotten it to pass (Edsall, 2013).

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

One group of stakeholders for this image would be the people against the Affordable Care Act. Maybe they’re the people who are experiencing the side effects of the law. These people are not showed in this image, so they are therefore passive. This image is sympathetic toward them because they are now discovering what the Affordable Care Act has really done.up of stakeholders would be the lawmakers who helped make the Affordable Care Act into a law. This image is unsympathetic toward these lawmakers, since it says they put lies and deceit into the act.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality constructed in this cartoon is that Democratic lawmakers, such as Pelosi, were not completely honest when they made the Affordable Care Act a law. The reality here is that they filled the bill with lies, deceit and broken promises. These lawmakers were not completely honest when they created this bill, they were in fact witches making a potion to play tricks on American citizens.

Analysis In this image, the main symbol is the cauldron and the potion within. These symbolize the Affordable Care Act and it shows how these Democratic leaders were creating it. The bottles symbolize the different ingredients, or laws, that these lawmakers supposedly put into the bill.

Most of the exaggeration in this image is also shown through the depiction of Pelosi. Her feminine

characteristics are definitely exaggerated in this image so that it’s clear that even though she’s in a more masculine career, she’s still a woman and feminine.

The cauldron is labeled as the Affordable Care Act and the bottles are labeled with lies, deceit and broken promises. The audience is clearly not supposed to like the act or the lawmakers behind it.

The irony in this image is that it says these two lawmakers created this law as a potion. There is a lot more that goes into make a law than just having two politicians creating it by themselves.

The analogy in this image is that Pelosi and her colleague are like witches, creating a potion. Pelosi is arguable the most dominant female in the House of Representatives.

This means the image could be playing on her gender as much as her lawmaking abilities.

Publication: Cartoonist Group, 10/30/2013, “Affordable Care Act” (#11) by Lisa Benson, U.S. November 2014 • 17

with the new laws.

Publication: Cartoonist Group, 6/20/2013, “Then and Now” (#12)

by Gary Varvel, U.S.

A Surprise Gift

By Rebecca Wheatley What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon shows has two frames. The first one, titled Then, shows Nancy Pelosi holding a box and saying that we need to pass the bill to see what’s inside the box.

Then, in the second frame, titled Now, it shows a guy opening the box and a few snakes come out, titled Higher Premiums, Layoffs and Worker’s Hours Cut. This cartoon refers to Nancy Pelosi’s comment she made that Congress would need to pass the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, if they wanted to find out what was in it (Capehart, 2012). Then, when the bill actually came into effect, there were many problems American citizens weren’t aware of when it was passed (Wing, 2013).

What side of the issue is support18 • Women in Politics

ed by the framing of the cartoon?

The stakeholders in this are the American people who were affected by the Affordable Care Act. They are depicted through the man wearing American flag styled clothing who is in the foreground. He is an active member of the image. The image is sympathetic toward him, since the snakes pop out of the box while he’s holding it.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality constructed about this issue is that lawmakers were not honest when it came to the Affordable Care Act. There were many issues that Americans would come to face once the bill came into effect. It was similar to opening up a box and having snakes attacking you. The people didn’t know that was going to happen, but it created a mess to try to work

Analysis In this image, the snakes are symbols of the problems that the Affordable Care Act would bring to American citizens.

They symbolize how menacing and harmful these drawbacks to the law would be.

Many things about Pelosi’s appearance are exaggerated. Her teeth are much larger than any person’s teeth actually are.

Her hips are much wider than most cartoon women’s hips would look like. Her breasts are also much larger than in reality.

This may be an instance of highlighting parts of her body that can make her look feminine and out of place in a male-dominated political institution.

One clear use of labeling is shown on the box, which says “Obamacare.” It’s also interesting that it uses the name Obamacare, what it is commonly referred to as, instead of the Affordable Care Act,.

The purpose in naming it Obamacare could be because that name may have more of a negative meaning to American citizens, namely those against this act or affected by it.

The main analogy in this image is that the Affordable Care Act was like a box that lawmakers, especially Democrats, were unwilling to open. So when it finally came time to find out how it would affect Americans, it was like opening a box of angry snakes ready to attack.

Southern Methodist University. (2012, March 28). Condoleezza Rice. Retrieved from www.smu.edu

Condoleezza Rice

Publication: Northeast Ohio Media Group, 8/23/2012, “Condi Rice makes History” (#13) by Jeff Darcy, U.S.

A 21st Century Woman

By Angie Phillips What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

In this cartoon former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice is riding in an Augusta Golf Club golf cart with the ghost of African-American civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

Rosa says, “Floor it into the 21st century sister!”

In 2012 Rice was given membership into the previously allmens club. It was not only progress for women, but also black women, which is why civil rights activist Rosa Parks is sitting right next to her in the golf cart.

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What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

The side of the issue that is supported in this cartoon is the side of Rice, or women, especially black women in general.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality of the issue is that there are many aspects in politics in which there are only men. Rice has had a great influence on women in politics. Especially with the Augusta Golf Club allowing female membership in 2012.

Analysis Rice is usually depicted as a strong African-American woman, but is also often portrayed as a woman who isn’t too proud of being black. As a black woman in politics, usually surrounded by white men, she gets this reputation.

But in this cartoon, she is shown with Parks, who was an advocate for women and black people in general. This cartoon gives Rice a more positive framing showing that she is representing the black people as well as women.

An Unwelcome Speaker

By Angie Phillips What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon show former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaking at a commencement ceremony she would have participated in at Rutgers University. As she is standing at the podium she is getting boos from the crowd and she says, “Now this I’d consider torture.”

Rice backed out of giving the speech after protests broke out from students and faculty against Rice and her role with the war in Iraq, according to Daniel Politi of Slate.com. The papers she is holding at the podium read “Iraq war

role.”

Many people believed that her role warranted her some responsibility for the war in Iraq while under the Bush administration, (The Guardian, 2014).

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

The side of the issue that is supported in this cartoon is against Rice. Obviously people didn’t support her stance on the war in Iraq and didn’t believe that she should have been involved in the commencement at Rutgers University.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality of the issue is that

Rice had made an obvious role with the war in Iraq while under the Bush administration and people didn’t support it. There were people protesting against her before a commencement speech, a time that should be a positive experience for everyone.

Analysis This cartoon doesn’t support Rice much, especially since they are booing her because of her role with the war in Iraq. At a time where commencement should be a positive experience, protestors at Rutgers University made the time of her speech more about Rice’s stance on the war than anything else.

Publication: Political Cartoons, 5/5/2014, “Condi Rice pulls out of Rutgers commencement” (#14) by Dave Granlund, U.S. November 2014 • 21

Romney and Rice

By Angie Phillips What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This cartoon shows a box of “Rice-A-Romni” that relates to the Rice-A-Roni food products. It is an obvious play on words for former Secretary of State representative Condoleezza Rice and Governor

Mitt Romney during the 2012 Presidential election in which Romney was running for President. Romney is described as “extra white” and “rich”, while Rice is described as having “a touch of soul” and “no strong ties to bush.”

Rice was also described as being loved by everyone and having great credibility according to Brett

Logiurato of Business Insider. (Logiurato).

In 2012 Romney ran for President of the United States with Rice giving her support and even giving a formal endorsement in California, according to Rachel Weiner of the Washington Post. Rice supported Romney even though they were not running mates in the 2012 presidential election.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

The side of the issue that is supported in this cartoon is for both Romney and Rice, saying that they would be great running mates for the presidential election of 2012.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality of the issue is that Romney was running for President for the second time and having Rice as his running mate would have helped him with the experience and credibility she had while working with President Bush.

Publication: Cartoon Movement 7/17/2012, “Rice a Romni” (#15)

by Bob Yates, U.S. 22 • Women in Politics

Analysis This cartoon doesn’t isn’t extreme on the negative or positive side of Romney or Rice. It just says what they are. The box describes Romney as “extra white” and “rich”, and Rice as having a touch of soul, and no strong ties to Bush, even though there are those ties as she was Secretary of State under the Bush administration.

Publication: Political Cartoons, 8/21/2012, “Augusta National & Women” (#16) by Dave Granlund, U.S.

Progress for Women

By Angie Phillips What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

In this cartoon Condoleezza Rice is at the Augusta National Golf Club, where she has been made one of the first female members, along with South Carolina financier Darla Moore, according to ESPN.com.

In 2012 Rice and Moore were the first females to be given membership to the Augusta National golf club. It was an issue that has been challenged for many years.

Augusta National had been a club

with only male members, but many of the men respected the decision to let women into the club (ESPN, 2012).

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

The side of the issue that is being supported is the side of women in general. That women are now breaking the boundaries with many issues.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

The reality about the issue is that Rice is often stereotyped of not be-

ing very proud of being black, she being in politics and with the majority of men being white. She first sees the progress as something for women, and then sees it as progress for black people.

Analysis This cartoon depicts Rice as a strong, feminine woman that is helping to earn women their rights.

Even if it is being a member of an all-male golf club. Not only is she representing women, but blacks as well.

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Hillary Clinton

War on Women

By Kayla Watanabe What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This editorial cartoon depicts three women bound and hanging from the ceiling of a confined room, helpless. These women are labeled in a manner that leads the audience to assume they are Kathleen Willey, Juanita Broaddrick, and Paula Jones - women who have publicly announced sexual assault charges against Hillary’s husband, Bill Clinton (Kurtz, 1999). A haggard looking Hillary wearing a business suite stands next to them with a whip while a man informs her that an audience is ready to hear her speak.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

Clinton is framed in a negative light, opposing the idea that she is a leading advocate for diminishing the double standards of women. Instead of shedding light on the ways Clinton have broken down gender barriers, this cartoon supports those opposed to Clinton’s actions by illustrating her as a hypocrite.

What “reality” is constructed/framed about your issue?

The message the cartoonist wants to portray is that Hillary Clinton is a hypocrite.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, “the ‘War on Women’ describes

the legislative and rhetorical attacks on women and women’s rights taking place across the nation”. Despite the fact that Hillary is about to give a speech addressing the war on women, she herself is whipping three women because of their accusations against her husband.

The exaggeration of Hillary’s worn appearance comments on how long this controversial issue has been going on.

Analysis The cartoonist strives to emphasize the irony found in Hillary Clinton’s actions. She is a leading woman in politics and yet she stays with her husband who has been repeatedly accused infidelity and sexual harassment. She has openly

been accused of targeting the victims of her husband and being Kathleen Willey as being on women” (The Kelly File, 2014), which doesn’t shed a positive light on her as a politician working to establish equality in America. The smiling man that has come to inform Hillary shows no sign of surprise at this site, which is the cartoonist’s way of commenting on the corruption of Hillary’s political party. Though the man (or furthermore, the Democratic Party) knows of Hillary’s actions, he is more concerned with how she is viewed publicly, not how her actions contradict her public platform. There is also a skeleton in the corner, which implies that Hillary’s assault towards women is not a new occurrence.

Publication: Liberty Alliance, 2/24/2014, “Hillary Clinton War on Women” (#17)

by A. F. Branco, U.S.

United States Department of State. (2009, January 27). Hillary Rodham Clinton. Retrieved from www.wikipedia.org

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Publication: AAEC, 6/19/2014, “Hillary Clinton changes her stance on gay marriage” (#18) by Tom Stiglich, U.S.

The Party Puppet

By Kayla Watanabe What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

In this editorial cartoon, a pink-clad Hillary Clinton is shown playing a game of “Gay Marriage” Twister. Her entwined limbs indicate that she is constantly changing her moves in the game and is an analogy that highlights how Hillary has recently changed her stance on the issue of gay marriage. Her puppet-like jaw reflects the cartoonist’s opinion that in terms of supporting gay marriage, Clinton is a puppet of her affiliated party and not actively supporting her own views.

What side o the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

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a somewhat negative way. Instead of seeming strong and confident in her stance, Clinton easily bends to the views of her party. Those who support Clinton and her run for office are warned that her views are capable of distortion.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

This cartoon is specifically referring to an interview Hillary Clinton had with NPR’s Teddy Gross, who attributed this change of opinion to Hillary wanting to better align with the Democratic platform (Miller 2014), especially with the 2016 presidential elections quickly approaching. During the interview, Clinton states that “marriage has always been a matter left to the states” and that throughout her years as first lady, senator, and secretary of state, she has not changed her stance on that (Freelander

2014). She refutes the idea that her recent support of gay rights is in light of political reasons.

Analysis Hillary’s pink business suit and matching shoes is the textbook attire for women politicians because it plays off the notion that a girl’s favorite color is naturally pink. The white pearls also hint at a stereotype assigned to women; a strand of pearls is the common piece of jewelry worn by the common household wife. Though Hillary Clinton breaks this mold, she is still depicted in this way to remind the audience of her gender. The campaign pin Hillary is wearing shows that even she is unsure of whether or not she will be running in the 2016 Presidential Election, a reoccurring theme in today’s editorial cartoons.

Clinton’s Hard Choices

By Kayla Watanabe What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

This editorial cartoon is a commentary on Hillary Clinton’s everchanging decision on whether or not to run for the 2016 presidential campaign. Hillary Clinton’s memoir entitled “Hard Choices” was released earlier this year on July 10th (Merica, 2014). As former secretary of state and longtime spotlight of American politics, Hillary Clinton would be a leading Democratic candidate if she would only decide if she was running or not.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

The framing of this cartoon is slight and leans more towards

Clinton being incapable of making the hard choices required of a president. The cartoonist is making a point to emphasize the irony found in the title of her book and the fact that Clinton has yet to decide whether or not to run; it does little to support or oppose those who like her and those who don’t.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

Hillary Clinton is seated behind a large image of her memoir’s cover and two large piles of her books. She is depicted as a smiling, put together, author instead of an important United States politician.

This implies that Clinton is just as concerned with her book sales as she is with her political votes. She is casually talking to a woman buying

her memoir, who inquires whether or not she is running for president.

With a smile on her face, Clinton casually says she can’t decide.

The irony of Clinton’s book being entitled “Hard Choices” while she herself cannot make a hard choice persuades the audience to view Clinton as somewhat of a fake. By entitling her memoir “Hard Choices”, the cartoonist implies that Clinton is misinforming the public on her ability to make difficult decisions.

Analysis Women are often viewed as the passive, non-decisive gender and this cartoon emphasizes that societal view. The smiling demeanor of Clinton makes it seem that her decision has not been weighing heavily on her mind and belittles the importance of her decision to run. The only customer depicted in the cartoon is a middle aged woman, which implies that the only audience interested in reading Clinton’s memoir are people of the same demographic.

According to CBS, Hillary Clinton has announced that her “hard decision” will be made early in 2015. If Clinton won the 2016 Presidential election, not only would she be the first secretary of state to do so since John Buchanan in 1857, she would also be the first woman president in the United States’ history (Runciman, 2014).

Publication: AAEC, 6/9/2014, “Hillary Clinton book tour” (#19) by Jimmy Margulies, U.S. November 2014 • 27

Publication: AAEC, 9/30/2014, “Grandma Clinton” (#20) by Deb Milbrath, U.S.

Grandma Clinton

By Kayla Watanabe What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?

Depicted in this editorial cartoon is Hillary Clinton and her granddaughter, Charlotte. In the forefront of a pink nursery sits Clinton holding her newborn granddaughter, who is tightly bundled in an American flag. The two of them are staring adoringly into one another’s eyes as a television blares in front of them, ironically on a channel commentating on the birth of the Clinton’s newest family member.

What side of the issue is supported by the framing of the cartoon?

The cartoonist frames Clinton becoming a grandmother as a positive event, not only in her personal life, but also to her career. It sup28 • Women in Politics

ports the idea that women have a place in politics today and that Clinton has headed that change.

Opponents of Clinton are given a warm image of the politician in an environment that makes her more likeable to the public.

What “reality” is constructed/ framed about your issue?

Aside from the standard baby crib and rocking chair, the pinkwashed nursery has a mobile hanging above the crib. The star, donkey, and American flag symbolize the ingraining of American ideals, specifically the ideals of the Democratic Party represented by the donkey. Like Hillary’s daughter Chelsea, Charlotte will be raised in the spotlight of American politics.

Analysis To many, Clinton becoming a

grandmother will not only help her in better relating to the American public, but will also liken to chances of her entering the 2016 Presidential Election as well, according to the Associated Press.

This idea is reinforced by Clinton’s former speech on the infamous glass ceiling. After her defeat in the 2008 presidential election, Clinton gave a speech to her supporters saying, “If we can blast 50 women into space, we will someday launch a woman into the White House” (Milbank, 2008). If Clinton wants to be this shining example to her granddaughter, she will fight to break the glass ceiling of inequality by becoming the first woman president. The cartoonist refers to the growing equality of women, especially in politics, as Clinton’s “growing demographic”.

In Conclusion WOMEN IN POLITICS Through our analyses, we found that female political figures are almost never portrayed in a positive light. Although there are some differences in how the women were depicted, it wasn’t ever flattering.

Women in politics are often portrayed in two ways. They are either shown with exaggerated feminine features or they are portrayed as incredibly masculine.

The first way female political leaders were depicted as was exaggerated femininity. This was a very common depiction of these women. Hips, breasts or lips were often drawn to be much larger than they are in reality. In other instances, women were commonly shown wearing pink, red or other highly feminine attire. This may be used as devaluation of femininity in our culture, and especially in our media. Being feminine is seen more as something weak and hindering than something that makes a person strong and prepared for leadership. Making these women more feminine could be seen as a way of making them seem stupid, weak or unable to be leaders of a country.

The second common way female political leaders were portrayed was as more masculine and almost frightening. Similar to our first reason, this could be a way of rejecting a positive view of femininity. The cartoons almost seem to be saying that these women are not feminine at all, which makes them scary and intimidating. Making them out to be manlier does not make them any more appealing to leadership. Instead, it makes them more standoffish. These women are portrayed in ways that make them hard to like. They are not the images of someone you would want making important decisions for you and your family.

We found these portrayals of women in government were not flattering in any way. They are used as a way to persuade the readers that these women are not ready or capable of holding their positions. It is used as a way to mock them. This is true no matter what position, ethnicity or political ideology the woman belongs to.

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Meet the Staff WOMEN IN POLITICS

Kelsie Johnson Although I was born in Logan, I grew up in the rainforest of the Pacific Northwest in Washington state. I am currently working towards a degree at USU in English with an emphasis in Technical / Professional Writing.

I love the great outdoors, hiking, digital photography, traveling, Disney movies, and anything chocolate. Because I am not very extroverted, I can often be quoted at social events saying “I’m just here for the food,” (which is more than likely true). I hope to one day travel to New Zealand because The Lord of the Rings just can’t be beat.

Natalie Nix Hey hey I’m Natalie Nix! I love everything to do with movies, music, clogging, singing, video making, picture taking, social media-ing, chocolate, hoodies, basketball shorts, Remember the Titians and being an Aggie! I one day hope to be the crazy girl that gets thrown into the air after an Aggie touchdown, but in the meantime, I work as a social media manager for USU Athletics, am a proud iPhone owner and love the smell of powdered tide detergent. I am a JCOM major with an emphasis in broadcast or PR and minor in multi-media development. I hate needles, shots, the dentist, anything to do with tacos and BYU! I love to chew ice, eat pizza and I love Aggie sports (especially football and basketball)! I use the word “dude” all the time, am 1/64th Native American, lactose intolerant, a die hard Jazz fan and I am obsessed with Twitter! I am a pro clogger and love to watch sports, eat cucumbers, play with my puppies at home in Idaho and sometimes I go to Arctic Circle just to get a lime squeeze!

Go Aggies!

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Angie Phillips Angie is a junior at Utah State University and is currently majoring in professional and technical writing as well as journalism. She is hoping to get a job working in television. She is a transfer student form Idaho State University but loves Utah State so much more! Angie was born and raised in Logan and her hobbies include writing, making high quality burritos at Café Rio and throwing sharp and heavy things as a thrower on the Utah State track and field team. fan and someday I hope to ride in a hot air balloon. I’m currently a writer for the Utah Statesman, and I also do freelance writing for a social media management company, called Social5.

Rebecca Wheatley Hi guys, my name is Rebecca Wheatley (no relation to the breakfast of champions cereal) and I’m a JCOM major with an emphasis in print, which means that I love writing, so much I sometimes forget how to be social with other humans. I enjoy eating lots of Mexican food, bowling a score of 36 and doing deep, analyses of broadcast news. I am allergic to wasps, terrified of fish and my worst fear is having a chicken climb into my bed while I’m asleep. So, one could say I’m basically your average person. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, I’m a die-hard Boston Celtics fan and someday I hope to ride in a hot air balloon. I’m currently a writer for the Utah Statesman, and I also do freelance writing for a social media management company, called Social5.

Kayla Watanabe Kayla is a sophomore attending Utah State University and is currently pursuing a major in Special Education. Her interest in journalism is unfortunately growing, however, and she is more confused than ever.

Kayla was born and raised in the Salt Lake valley, graduating from Olympus High School in 2013. Since 1994, Kayla has been a city loving, loyal Utah Ute fan. When decision time rolled around, to her family’s immense surprise, Kayla decided on Logan as the setting of her college experience.

As much as she adores Utah State, she may or may not still secretly cheer for the Utes. Kayla is highly involved in the sustainability movement on campus & in her free time enjoys pleasure reading, hiking the picturesque canyons of Utah, and being heckled by her residents.

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