People who are in any kind of entertainment business live in the public eye. That being said, there should be a certain distinction between certain kinds of stars. For example, I do not expect a star in the porn industry to be held to the same standards as a star of a show on CBS or the Disney Channel.
Project Condom is definitely a fun idea. It’s interesting. It’s creative. And what student wouldn’t want to attend a fashion show full of condom dresses? But I’m not exactly convinced that Project Condom is an effective way to raise awareness for sexual health. Modeling condom clothing won’t necessarily cause people to want to use protection more. Furthermore, though there are a lot of people who responded to the event on Facebook to confirm their attendance, there are also many others who don’t know what it is. Perhaps better advertising would spread the word to more people.— Alice Chang, First-year business student
Taco Bell should issue an apology and either change the composition of their meat or stop marketing is as meat. While this information will not stop me from eating at Taco Bell, it may stop some of my friends from eating there. An ostentatious change in marketing will probably cause a loss in business, but a quiet change that is discreetly worked in will most likely keep Taco Bell’s sales steady. The effect of the lawsuit, however, is difficult to ascertain; thus, the effect from a change in marketing will be difficult to measure.— Samruddhi Somani, first-year economics student