Language in Media

Examining how the rhetoric used in modern media permeates our daily lives

Meggie Chen, Devin Gupta, Gavin Hung, Shivani Madhan, Kripa Mayureshwar, and April Wang
December 23, 2021

As internet usage grows worldwide, the rhetoric used in modern media permeates our daily lives and has significant implications on the ways we communicate. To delve deeper into topics like the detriments of an English-centered internet, the evolution of internet humor and the linguistic appropriation of AAVE, read El Estoque’s language in media package here.

About the Writers

Meggie Chen, Managing Editor

Meggie is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. During her free time she loves to read, listen to horror podcasts (because she’s too chicken to watch actual horror movies), and spend (frankly) too much time watching historical documentaries on Youtube.

Devin Gupta, Managing and Web Editor

Devin is currently a senior and a third-year staff writer, managing editor and website editor for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding and watching Star Trek.

Gavin Hung, Website Editor

Gavin is currently a senior and a second year staff writer for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys watching short films and documentaries, spending time with his family and walking his dog, Milo, who is always looking for a treat.

Shivani Madhan, Opinion Editor

Shivani is currently a senior and an opinion editor for El Estoque. She is a Branch Head for MV Speech and the Vice President of MV Neuroscience Club. In her free time, she likes to draw, read a variety of works and share her never-ending knowledge on her latest obsession with her friends.

Kripa Mayureshwar, Managing Editor

Kripa is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. She is an officer for the Random Acts of Kindness club and a member of MV Andaaz. In her free time, she enjoys painting, singing and getting boba with her friends.

April Wang, Graphics Editor

April is a senior and Graphics Editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she likes to draw and read, and has a list of recommended books that is getting longer by the day no matter how fast she reads. April is applying to art colleges and is also mildly obsessed with K-Pop(she promises that it is a perfectly healthy obsession).