Kendra Gilchrist

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MSU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Weird fiction is a subgenre of fiction that is difficult to define. It combines elements of horror, suspense, thriller, and science fiction to create unsettling and unique stories that test boundaries. Weird fiction is known for the effect that it has on audiences - deep-seated dread, impaired sense of reality, and "wow, that is weird " reactions.

Western films are known for their stereotypical representations of masculinity and femininity. Golden Age westerns, from the 1940s to the 1960s, showcased stereotypical ideas about what it meant to be a man or woman of the American west.

One of journalism’s most important purposes is accurately reflecting the stories of communities. In places where communities are large and diverse, it is critical for newsrooms to also feature that diversity. A diverse newsroom of dedicated journalists is a key step in ensuring news coverage accurately and fairly reflects each member of varied communities. Different cities have varying levels of diversity, but it’s important for that diversity to be reflected in newsrooms everywhere.