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The Licensing Act of 1737 marked the beginning of a formal system of theatrical censorship in Britain. It effectively silenced oppositional voices on the stage. It gave the state the power to shut down productions, edit scripts, and blacklist…

John Gay's The Beggar's Opera uses caricature and parody to mock the corruption of both the upper class and the criminal underworld. Instead of noble heroes or virtuous leaders, Gay presents a world where thieves and politicians are barely…

In this first painting of Hogarth's Marriage A-La-Mode satirical series, Hogarth critiques the transactional nature of aristocratic marriage through dense layers of symbolism. The figures are positioned like chess pieces in a business deal to expose…

KSU MGC welcome the Alpha Chi chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Senoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc. The Founding Line is pictured with members of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority and Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity.

Newspaper article about Patrick Quinlan and H.H. Holmes' "Murder Castle." Patrick Quinlan helped build and manage the hotel that Holmes used to trap and kill visitors at the Chicago World's Fair. After Holmes' arrest and conviction, Quinlan was…

The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha was founded in Spring 2009 and was the first Latin Sorority at Kennesaw State University. Crossing Rituals are largely inspired by NPHC traditions and present new members in a line, their order in this…

Cover Image for the full souvenir book document. Yellow background with the words, "SOUVENIER EDITION- THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO" printed in the center with the years 1492 and 1893 printed around the main text. Behind the words there…

KSU MGC members participated in the Yard Show, an annual stepping and strolling competition hosted by NPHC and MGC. The performances highlight the history and beliefs of the different Greek entities.

Mu Sigma Upsilon was founded in 1981 during a time when more women of diverse backgrounds were seeking accepting places and like-minded people in college. The women pictured are likely the Founding Line.

Black and White photo of Herman Mudgett, better known as Dr. H.H. Holmes.
A photo graph of a mans torso and face the man is wearing a suit and a bowler hat. The man has a long mustache and a serious expression.