Controverzine is built to educate the public about U.S. government Controverzine is built to educate the public about U.S. government conspiracy theories from an academic point of view. We aim to research the full depth of American conspiracy theories from their birth to current day and then evaluate them by referencing scholarly resources on human psychology surrounding paranoia and delusion and cultural philosophy on myth creation. The goal is to evoke curiosity and questions among a college-aged audience concerning the U.S. democratic system and the relationship between the government and its citizens.government and its citizens.

We present our research in zine form, so they are short but packed with information, and thus effective for catching and keeping the attention our demographic. Zines also represent a subculture mode of communication that corresponds perfectly with our topic, U.S. government conspiracy theories.

Danielle- I’m a sophomore communications major at Arcadia University who enjoys pumpkin cookies, reading copious amounts of ThoughtCatalog, and overweight dogs. Fueled by many visits to Johnson Space Center, I have a burning passion for space which prompted me to make Area 51 my research specialty.

Libby - I’m senior multimedia research and production student at Arcadia Libby - I’m senior multimedia research and production student at Arcadia University who enjoys sangria pitchers and endless chips & guacamole at Cantina. After watching Loose Change and a few other 9/11 documentaries (of the many, many films that have been produced) I was inspired to write research staged destruction and satisfy my intense curiosity over why people develop these theories and whether they are true or not.Caitlin - I am a sophomore Global Media major at Arcadia University who Caitlin - I am a sophomore Global Media major at Arcadia University who enjoys long walks in the city, floral patterns and cat paraphernalia. I’m inspired by the universe and astronomical progress being made on the daily. This inspiration motivates me to research occurrences in space, and the lunar landing conspiracy theory.

Becky: Coming from the now infamous Jersey Shore, I have locked in my Becky: Coming from the now infamous Jersey Shore, I have locked in my reputation as that girl who goes to far too many concerts. I am currently a Junior Global Media Sound and Music student, which is my excuse to follow live music tours for the rest of my life. I always have my camera nearby. I love media leading to extensive research in subliminal messaging techniques and the big brother theory.

Battle Royale and The Hunger Games1 Fukasaku, Kinji. Battle Royale. Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, 2000.2 Ross, Gary. The Hunger Games. Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, 2012.Equilibrium3 Wimmer, Kurt. Equilibrium. Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, 2003.Radiohead and Lupe FiascoRadiohead and Lupe Fiasco4 “2 + 2 = 5 (song).” Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, n.d. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2_%2B_2_%3D_5_(song)&oldid=512835788.5 “RADIOHEAD LYRICS - 2 + 2 = 5”, n.d. http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/radiohead/225.html.6 Radiohead - 2+2=5, 2006. 6 Radiohead - 2+2=5, 2006. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lstDdzedgcE&feature=youtube_gdata_player.7 Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said Ft. Skylar Grey [Music Video], 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22l1sf5JZD0&feature=youtube_gdata_player.8 “LUPE FIASCO LYRICS - Words I Never Said”, n.d. 8 “LUPE FIASCO LYRICS - Words I Never Said”, n.d. http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/lupefiasco/wordsineversaid.html.Thomas the Tank Engine9 “6 Insane (But Convincing) Theories on Children’s Pop Culture | Cracked.com”, n.d. http://www.cracked.com/article_19673_6-insane-but-convincing-theories-childrens-pop-culture_p2.html.

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1Orwell, George. 1984. N.p.: Penguin Group Incorporated, 1950.2Huxley, Aldous. Brave New World,. New York: Harper & Bros., 1946.3Postman, Neil. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business. New York: Viking, 1985.4Baudrillard, Jean. Simulacra and Simulation. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan, 1994. 5BROYLES, SHERI J. "Subliminal Advertising And The Perpetual 5BROYLES, SHERI J. "Subliminal Advertising And The Perpetual Popularity Of Playing To People’S Paranoia." Journal Of Consumer Affairs 40.2 (2006): 392-406. Academic Search Premier. Web.

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